Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 21–0 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Garcia
- Top passer
- J. Fiedler
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:43) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 88-J.Ogden INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Webster at S…
- Game date
- 2001-12-16
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 21–0 on 2001-12-16. J. Garcia posted a game-high +9.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(8:49) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:07) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:56) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 8:49TD KBK. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-6
(8:49) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 8:46XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:07TD Eric Johnson IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 12
- Score
- 0-13
(:07) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:02XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-14
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:56TD KBK. BarlowPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 0-20
(:56) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:51XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-21
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Garcia · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +9.81 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2
Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 3K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.01 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5
Denzel Ward · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play - 6
Trishton Jackson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play - 7Eric Johnson II · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 8K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
J. Garcia — SF · Passing
J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+9.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
J. Garcia's top snap (+3.36 EPA): (:07) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.04 EPA): J. Fiedler — (4:43) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 88-J.Ogden INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Webster at SF 9. 36-J.Webster to SF 25 for 16 yards (88-J.Ogden).
Quarterback report card
J. Fiedler led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.44 EPA/play · -14.80 total EPA
- J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) · 21 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.47 EPA/play · +9.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.216 | +0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.3% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.332 | +0.432 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.327 | -0.007 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.088 | +0.216 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 59.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.09 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -13.39 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +7.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow
- San Francisco 49ers — Eric Johnson II (J. Garcia pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 8:46) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIA 12 (Q1 0:07) — (:07) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 0:02) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 0:56) — (:56) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 0:51) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:42) — (12:42) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at SF 34. 31-Z.Bronson to SF 34 for no gain (80-J.McKnight). FUMBLES (80-J.McKnight), touched at SF 34, recovered by SF-
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 12:29) — (12:29) 20-G.Hearst right end to MIA 28 for 23 yards (31-B.Marion, 54-Z.Thomas).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at MIA 46 for -9 yards (38-R.Heard). FUMBLES (38-R.Heard), RECOVERED by SF-98-J.Peterson at MIA 46. 98-J.Peterson to MIA 46 for no gain (71-T.Wade).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-T.Owens to MIA 25 for 6 yards (31-B.Marion).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:57) — (:57) 5-J.Garcia to MIA 46 for -9 yards (59-D.Rodgers).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 88-J.Ogden INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Webster at SF 9. 36-J.Webster to SF 25 for 16 yards (88-J.Ogden).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at MIA 46 for -9 yards (38-R.Heard). FUMBLES (38-R.Heard), RECOVERED by SF-98-J.Peterson at MIA 46. 98-J.Peterson to MIA 46 for no gain (71-T.Wade).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 0:07) — (:07) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:42) — (12:42) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 31-Z.Bronson at SF 34. 31-Z.Bronson to SF 34 for no gain (80-J.McKnight). FUMBLES (80-J.McKnight), touched at SF 34, recovered by SF-
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 8:49 · MIA 2 · Score 0-6
(8:49) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 8:46 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 0:07 · MIA 12 · Score 0-13
(:07) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 0:02 · MIA 2 · Score 0-14
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 0:56 · MIA 1 · Score 0-20
(:56) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 0:51 · MIA 2 · Score 0-21
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers on 2001-12-16?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 21-0 in Week 14, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 0, San Francisco 49ers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (Q1 8:49) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — E. Johnson (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 0:07) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (Q3 0:56) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 47.1% completion, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -14.80 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers), 66.7% completion, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +9.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers?
J. Garcia (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+3.36 EPA): (:07) 5-J.Garcia pass to 82-E.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
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