Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 30–10 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 10–17 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J.J. Weaver
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (:06) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 14, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NE 1. 99-J.Ta…
- Game date
- 2001-10-07
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 30–10 on 2001-10-07. J.J. Weaver posted a game-high +4.21 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(12:09) 32-A.Smith right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-10-L.Johnson.
(3:45) 26-L.Smith right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(14:33) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(6:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-10-L.Johnson.
(:14) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(8:02) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:06) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 14, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NE 1. 99-J.Taylor for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:12) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-H.Irwin, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:09TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 9
- Score
- 6-0
(12:09) 32-A.Smith right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:03XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-10-L.Johnson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:45TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 7-6
(3:45) 26-L.Smith right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:39XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:33FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 7-10
(14:33) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 6:45FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 19
- Score
- 10-10
(6:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-10-L.Johnson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:14TD JWJ.J. WeaverPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 14
- Score
- 10-16
(:14) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:07XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:02FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 10-20
(8:02) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:06TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 85
- Score
- 10-26
(:06) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 14, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NE 1. 99-J.Taylor for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:00XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 10-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:12FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 9
- Score
- 10-30
(2:12) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-H.Irwin, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J.J. Weaver · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.21 EPA/play
- 2Lecitus Smith · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 3
Denzel Ward · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play - 4J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 5J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 6Arian Smith · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.02 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8
Mike Edwards · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.17 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.J. Weaver — MIA · Receiving
J.J. Weaver posted the highest total EPA (+4.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +4.21 EPA per play.
J.J. Weaver's top snap (+4.21 EPA): (:14) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.11 EPA): T. Brady — (:06) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 14, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NE 1. 99-J.Taylor for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -0.30 EPA/play · -9.15 total EPA
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.084 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 53.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.295 | -0.065 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.052 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.084 | +0.161 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.0% | 57.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +7.00 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -11.45 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Arian Smith
- Miami Dolphins — Lecitus Smith
- Miami Dolphins — J.J. Weaver (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Jawaan Taylor
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q1 12:09) — (12:09) 32-A.Smith right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 12:03) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-10-L.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) 26-L.Smith right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 3:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 1 (Q2 14:33) — (14:33) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 19 (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-10-L.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 14 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:07) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q3 8:02) — (8:02) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 85 (Q3 0:06) — (:06) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 14, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NE 1. 99-J.Taylor for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 7 (Q3 0:00) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 9 (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-H.Irwin, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at MIA 25. 50-M.Vrabel to MIA 10 for 15 yards (9-J.Fiedler).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 0:23) — (:23) 1-M.Turk punts 31 yards to NE 10, Center-89-E.Perry. 80-T.Brown MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-21-T.Cousin at NE 9.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 0:06) — (:06) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 14, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NE 1. 99-J.Taylor for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 7:21) — (7:21) 12-T.Brady sacked at MIA 19 for -5 yards (92-D.Gardener).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 0:06) — (:06) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 14, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NE 1. 99-J.Taylor for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at MIA 25. 50-M.Vrabel to MIA 10 for 15 yards (9-J.Fiedler).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 0:23) — (:23) 1-M.Turk punts 31 yards to NE 10, Center-89-E.Perry. 80-T.Brown MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-21-T.Cousin at NE 9.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 12:09 · MIA 9 · Score 6-0
(12:09) 32-A.Smith right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 12:03 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-10-L.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:45 · NE 7 · Score 7-6
(3:45) 26-L.Smith right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 3:39 · NE 2 · Score 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 14:33 · NE 1 · Score 7-10
(14:33) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 6:45 · MIA 19 · Score 10-10
(6:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-10-L.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · NE 14 · Score 10-16
(:14) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · NE 2 · Score 10-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 8:02 · NE 15 · Score 10-20
(8:02) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 0:06 · MIA 85 · Score 10-26
(:06) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 14, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NE 1. 99-J.Taylor for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · NE 7 · Score 10-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:12 · NE 9 · Score 10-30
(2:12) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-H.Irwin, Holder-1-M.Turk.
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.
- J.J. Weaver (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins on 2001-10-07?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 30-10 in Week 4, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: New England Patriots 3, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: New England Patriots 10, Miami Dolphins 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
New England Patriots touchdown — A. Smith (Q1 12:09) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Smith (Q1 3:45) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Weaver (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 0:14) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 0:06) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 14:33, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:45, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q3 8:02, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 2:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 38.7% completion, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -9.15 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 44.0% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.62 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
J.J. Weaver (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+4.21 EPA): (:14) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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