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NFL · Week 3 · September 30, 2001 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2001 Week 3 Recap

Rams defeat Dolphins 42–10 in Week 3

Kade Warner led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 10–42 Week 3 finish.

Miami Dolphins 10 2–1
Final 10–42
Los Angeles Rams 42 3–0 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
10–42
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 10–21 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Game date
September 30, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • C.Chambers 4 REC · 59 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Lecitus Smith
    Lecitus Smith 2 REC · 16 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Oronde Gadsden II
    Oronde Gadsden II 3 REC · 29 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Kade Warner 24/35 · 318 YDS · 4 TD +25.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Faulk 6 REC · 72 YDS · 2 TD +10.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Holt 4 REC · 111 YDS · 1 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 42–10 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 10–21 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Top passer
Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play
(6:46) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2001-09-30

Game summary

The LA beat the Miami Dolphins 42–10 on 2001-09-30. Kade Warner posted a game-high +25.61 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins7300010
LA714714042

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 8:15TD
    RPR. Proehl

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 3
    Score
    0-6

    (8:15) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 8:10XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    0-7

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 2:50TD
    JMJ. McKnight

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 24
    Score
    6-7

    (2:50) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 2:41XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-7

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  5. LALA
    Q2 9:40TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 10
    Score
    7-13

    (9:40) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LALA
    Q2 9:32XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    7-14

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 3:22FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 8
    Score
    10-14

    (3:22) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  8. LALA
    Q2 0:03TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    10-20

    (:03) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q2 0:00XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    10-21

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  10. LALA
    Q3 5:53TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    10-27

    (5:53) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LALA
    Q3 5:49XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    10-28

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  12. LALA
    Q4 6:46TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 45
    Score
    10-34

    (6:46) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q4 6:39XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    10-35

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  14. LALA
    Q4 2:31TD
    TCT. Canidate

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 9
    Score
    10-41

    (2:31) 24-T.Canidate left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. LALA
    Q4 2:25XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    10-42

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kade Warner · LA · Passing · +25.61 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +10.50 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +9.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Proehl · LA · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Canidate · LA · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Hakim · LA · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  8. 8Jimmori RobinsonJimmori Robinson · LA · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 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

Kade Warner — LA · Passing

Kade Warner posted the highest total EPA (+25.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

Kade Warner's top snap (+5.46 EPA): (6:46) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Kade Warner (LA) · 35 dropbacks · 68.6% completion · +0.73 EPA/play · +25.61 total EPA
  • J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsLA
Offensive EPA/play-0.075+0.336
Offensive success rate48.6%54.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.037+0.732
Rush EPA/play-0.219+0.098
Defensive EPA/play-0.336+0.075
Defensive success rate45.6%51.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • LA: 10 drives, +26.52 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, -5.25 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — R. Proehl (Kade Warner pass) (Q1 8:15)
  • Miami Dolphins — J. McKnight (J. Fiedler pass) (Q1 2:50)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 9:40)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 0:03)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Q3 5:53)
  • LA — T. Holt (Kade Warner pass) (Q4 6:46)
  • LA — T. Canidate (Q4 2:31)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 3:22)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 8:10) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 24 (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 2:41) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The second quarter: LA won the period 14–3. LA found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 9:32) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; LA found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:00) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 5:49) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 14–0. LA found the end zone from the MIA 45 (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 6:39) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; LA found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 24-T.Canidate left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 2:25) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at LA 15 for -9 yards (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), touched at LA 15, RECOVERED by LA-21-D.McCleon at LA 30. 21-D.McCleon to LA 30 for no gain (26-L.Smith). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.42]
  • LA (Q1 12:07) — (12:07) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Hakim to MIA 37 for 10 yards (21-T.Cousin). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +1.79]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.26]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers to LA 22 for 33 yards (23-J.Butler). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.89]
  • LA (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +3.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +5.46]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at LA 15 for -9 yards (59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (59-L.Fletcher), touched at LA 15, RECOVERED by LA-21-D.McCleon at LA 30. 21-D.McCleon to LA 30 for no gain (26-L.Smith). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.42]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher at LA 3. Touchback. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.95]
  • LA (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +3.80]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 8:15 · MIA 3 · Score 0-6
    (8:15) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 8:10 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  3. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 2:50 · LA 24 · Score 6-7
    (2:50) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 2:41 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  5. LA TD (+6) — Q2 9:40 · MIA 10 · Score 7-13
    (9:40) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. LA XP (+1) — Q2 9:32 · MIA 2 · Score 7-14
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  7. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 3:22 · LA 8 · Score 10-14
    (3:22) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:03 · MIA 1 · Score 10-20
    (:03) 13-K.Warner pass to 28-M.Faulk for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · MIA 2 · Score 10-21
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  10. LA TD (+6) — Q3 5:53 · MIA 1 · Score 10-27
    (5:53) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. LA XP (+1) — Q3 5:49 · MIA 2 · Score 10-28
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q4 6:46 · MIA 45 · Score 10-34
    (6:46) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. LA XP (+1) — Q4 6:39 · MIA 2 · Score 10-35
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  14. LA TD (+6) — Q4 2:31 · MIA 9 · Score 10-41
    (2:31) 24-T.Canidate left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. LA XP (+1) — Q4 2:25 · MIA 2 · Score 10-42
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

Key takeaways

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

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Kade Warner (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs LA on 2001-09-30?

The LA beat the Miami Dolphins 42-10 in Week 3, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs LA?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, LA 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, LA 14; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, LA 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, LA 14; Final: Miami Dolphins 10, LA 42.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs LA?

LA touchdown — R. Proehl (K. Warner pass) (Q1 8:15) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. McKnight (J. Fiedler pass) (Q1 2:50) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass) (Q2 9:40) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (K. Warner pass) (Q2 0:03) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q3 5:53) LA touchdown — T. Holt (K. Warner pass) (Q4 6:46) LA touchdown — T. Canidate (Q4 2:31) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 3:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs LA?

Kade Warner (LA), 68.6% completion, +0.73 EPA per dropback, +25.61 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 55.9% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.24 total passing EPA.

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

Kade Warner (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.46 EPA): (6:46) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

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