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NFL · Week 7 · October 28, 2001 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2001 Week 7 Recap

Dolphins defeat Seahawks 24–20 in Week 7

Drake Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 24–20 Week 7 finish.

Miami Dolphins 24 4–2 Winner
Final 24–20
Seattle Seahawks 20 3–3
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
24–20
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 10–14 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
Drake Jackson
Game date
October 28, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • J.Fiedler 15/25 · 232 YDS · 1 TD +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McKnight 8 REC · 94 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Chambers 3 REC · 76 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 5 REC · 121 YDS · 1 TD +10.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Hasselbeck 16/39 · 213 YDS · 2 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Mili 2 REC · 16 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 24–20 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 10–14 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Drake Jackson
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(1:37) 37-S.Alexander left end to MIA 36 for no gain (54-Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (54-Z.Thomas),…
Game date
2001-10-28

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Seattle Seahawks 24–20 on 2001-10-28, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 14–10 halftime lead. Drake Jackson posted a game-high +10.77 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Miami Dolphins10770024
Seattle Seahawks14330020

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 13:39FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 27
    Score
    3-0

    (13:39) 10-O.Mare 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 5:51TD
    JFJ. Fiedler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 10
    Score
    9-0

    (5:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler right tackle to SEA 1 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by MIA-34-T.Minor at SEA 0. TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 5:39XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    10-0

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

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:25TD
    IMI. Mili

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    10-6

    (3:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 89-I.Mili for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:18XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    10-7

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. PENALTY on MIA, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:48TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 17
    Score
    10-13

    (:48) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:42XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    10-14

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:52FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 18
    Score
    10-17

    (6:52) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 0:53TD
    Lecitus Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    16-17

    (:53) 26-L.Smith right tackle to SEA 1 for no gain (99-L.Kirkland, 94-C.Brown). Play Challenged by MIA and REVERSED. 26-L.Smith right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 0:07XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    17-17

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

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 9:26FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 25
    Score
    17-20

    (9:26) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.

  12. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 6:22TD
    JMJ. McKnight

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 39
    Score
    23-20

    (6:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 6:16XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    24-20

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.74 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +8.52 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  5. 5J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  7. 7I. Mili · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Drake Jackson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Drake Jackson — SEA · Receiving

Drake Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+10.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.35 EPA per play.

Drake Jackson's top snap (+5.15 EPA): (10:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to MIA 6 for 64 yards (45-B.Walker, 21-T.Cousin).

Biggest single play (-5.71 EPA): S. Alexander — (1:37) 37-S.Alexander left end to MIA 36 for no gain (54-Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (54-Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-23-P.Surtain at MIA 39. 23-P.Surtain to MIA 39 for no gain (38-M.Strong). PENALTY on SEA-86-

Quarterback report card

M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.74 total EPA
  • J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.34 EPA/play · +8.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.121+0.036
Offensive success rate41.7%47.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.368+0.275
Rush EPA/play-0.112-0.398
Defensive EPA/play-0.036-0.121
Defensive success rate53.0%58.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +8.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +3.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Miami Dolphins — J. Fiedler (Q2 5:51)
  • Seattle Seahawks — I. Mili (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 3:25)
  • Drake JacksonSeattle Seahawks — Drake Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:48)
  • Lecitus SmithMiami Dolphins — Lecitus Smith (Q3 0:53)
  • Miami Dolphins — J. McKnight (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 6:22)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 13:39)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q3 6:52)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q4 9:26)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–10. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SEA 27 (Q2 13:39) — (13:39) 10-O.Mare 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 10 (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler right tackle to SEA 1 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by MIA-34-T.Minor at SEA 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 5:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 89-I.Mili for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 3:18); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 17 (Q2 0:48) — (:48) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:42) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q3 6:52) — (6:52) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 0:53); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 0:07) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q4 9:26) — (9:26) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 39 (Q4 6:22) — (6:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 6:16) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-R.Lindell 28 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. [WPA -35.6% · EPA -2.87]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight to MIA 44 for 7 yards (23-I.Charlton). FUMBLES (23-I.Charlton), RECOVERED by SEA-25-R.Tongue at MIA 46. 25-R.Tongue to MIA 23 for 23 yards (84-C.Cham [WPA -31.3% · EPA -3.86]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:22) — (6:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.7% · EPA +4.61]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) 37-S.Alexander left end to MIA 36 for no gain (54-Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (54-Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-23-P.Surtain at MIA 39. 23-P.Surtain to MIA 39 for no gain (38-M.Strong). PENALTY on SEA-86- [WPA -18.8% · EPA -5.71]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to MIA 6 for 64 yards (45-B.Walker, 21-T.Cousin). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +5.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) 37-S.Alexander left end to MIA 36 for no gain (54-Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (54-Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-23-P.Surtain at MIA 39. 23-P.Surtain to MIA 39 for no gain (38-M.Strong). PENALTY on SEA-86- [WPA -18.8% · EPA -5.71]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to MIA 6 for 64 yards (45-B.Walker, 21-T.Cousin). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +5.15]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:22) — (6:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.7% · EPA +4.61]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers pushed ob at SEA 24 for 43 yards (21-K.Lucas). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +4.23]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 13:39 · SEA 27 · Score 3-0
    (13:39) 10-O.Mare 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 5:51 · SEA 10 · Score 9-0
    (5:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler right tackle to SEA 1 for 9 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by MIA-34-T.Minor at SEA 0. TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 5:39 · SEA 2 · Score 10-0
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 3:25 · MIA 15 · Score 10-6
    (3:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 89-I.Mili for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 3:18 · MIA 2 · Score 10-7
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. PENALTY on MIA, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:48 · MIA 17 · Score 10-13
    (:48) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · MIA 2 · Score 10-14
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
  8. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 6:52 · MIA 18 · Score 10-17
    (6:52) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
  9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 0:53 · SEA 1 · Score 16-17
    (:53) 26-L.Smith right tackle to SEA 1 for no gain (99-L.Kirkland, 94-C.Brown). Play Challenged by MIA and REVERSED. 26-L.Smith right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 0:07 · SEA 2 · Score 17-17
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 9:26 · MIA 25 · Score 17-20
    (9:26) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
  12. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:22 · SEA 39 · Score 23-20
    (6:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 6:16 · SEA 2 · Score 24-20
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Drake Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks on 2001-10-28?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-20 in Week 7, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 24, Seattle Seahawks 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Fiedler (Q2 5:51) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — I. Mili (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 3:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:48) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Smith (Q3 0:53) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. McKnight (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 6:22) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 13:39, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 6:52, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 9:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 41.0% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.74 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 60.0% completion, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +8.52 total passing EPA.

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

Drake Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+5.15 EPA): (10:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to MIA 6 for 64 yards (45-B.Walker, 21-T.Cousin)..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

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