Falcons 14–21 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2001

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 21–14 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 7–21 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: M. Vick
Top passer: J. Fiedler
Biggest EPA play: (1:07) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at ATL 26.…
Game date: 2001-12-30

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 21–14 on 2001-12-30. M. Vick posted a game-high +9.74 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	7	0	7	0	0	14
Miami Dolphins	7	14	0	0	0	21

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ATLAtlanta Falcons

MIA 79

ATL 17

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:06TD
Mazi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
6-0
(9:06) 43-M.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:02XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
7-0
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:07TD
BMB. Marion
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 79
Score
7-6
(1:07) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at ATL 26. 31-B.Marion for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:59XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:10TD
TMT. Minor
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 17
Score
7-13
(1:10) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 34-T.Minor for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:02XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:11TD
Oronde Gadsden II
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-20
(:11) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 86-O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:08XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:33TD
DRD. Rackley
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
13-21
(9:33) 7-M.Vick pass to 48-D.Rackley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:16XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
14-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +9.74 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
3S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
4B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
5T. Minor · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
6C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
8D. Rackley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.95 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

M. Vick — ATL · Passing

M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+9.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

M. Vick's top snap (+5.65 EPA): (5:35) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran to MIA 4 for 52 yards (31-B.Marion).

Biggest single play (-6.59 EPA): C. Chandler — (1:07) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at ATL 26. 31-B.Marion for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.24 total EPA
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +9.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.124	-0.088
Offensive success rate	36.7%	40.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.058	-0.121
Rush EPA/play	-0.304	-0.232
Defensive EPA/play	+0.088	+0.124
Defensive success rate	59.1%	63.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons -0.12, Miami Dolphins -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.09 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -11.12 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -5.80 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Mazi Smith (Q1 9:06)
Miami Dolphins — B. Marion (Q1 1:07)
Miami Dolphins — T. Minor (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 1:10)
Miami Dolphins — Oronde Gadsden II (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 0:11)
Atlanta Falcons — D. Rackley (M. Vick pass) (Q4 9:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 9:06) — (9:06) 43-M.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 9:02) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 79 (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at ATL 26. 31-B.Marion for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 0:59) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 17 (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 34-T.Minor for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:02) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 86-O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:08) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) 7-M.Vick pass to 48-D.Rackley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 9:16) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at ATL 26. 31-B.Marion for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.1% · EPA -6.59]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:57) — (11:57) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 82-J.Weaver INTERCEPTED by 34-R.Buchanan (56-K.Brooking) at ATL 42. 34-R.Buchanan to MIA 29 for 29 yards. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -5.11]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:53) — (:53) 44-B.Christian left guard to MIA 1 for no gain (97-E.Grant). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -3.23]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 33 for -8 yards (91-L.Bromell). FUMBLES (91-L.Bromell), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at ATL 33. 99-J.Taylor to ATL 30 for 3 yards. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -2.47]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (79-K.Mixon), Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.23]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at ATL 26. 31-B.Marion for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.1% · EPA -6.59]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran to MIA 4 for 52 yards (31-B.Marion). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +5.65]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:57) — (11:57) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 82-J.Weaver INTERCEPTED by 34-R.Buchanan (56-K.Brooking) at ATL 42. 34-R.Buchanan to MIA 29 for 29 yards. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -5.11]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles right end to MIA 18 for 23 yards (45-B.Walker). [WPA +4.2% · EPA +4.74]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 9:06 · MIA 2 · Score 6-0
(9:06) 43-M.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 9:02 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 1:07 · MIA 79 · Score 7-6
(1:07) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at ATL 26. 31-B.Marion for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 0:59 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 1:10 · ATL 17 · Score 7-13
(1:10) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 34-T.Minor for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:02 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · ATL 2 · Score 7-20
(:11) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 86-O.Gadsden for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · ATL 2 · Score 7-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:33 · MIA 1 · Score 13-21
(9:33) 7-M.Vick pass to 48-D.Rackley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 9:16 · MIA 2 · Score 14-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins on 2001-12-30?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 21-14 in Week 16, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Miami Dolphins 14; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 14, Miami Dolphins 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Smith (Q1 9:06) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Marion (Q1 1:07) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Minor (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 1:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — O. Gadsden (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 0:11) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Rackley (M. Vick pass) (Q4 9:33) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins?

J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.24 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 42.3% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +9.74 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins?

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+5.65 EPA): (5:35) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran to MIA 4 for 52 yards (31-B.Marion)..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Miami Dolphins won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W

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