Dolphins 27–24 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2001

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.3% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.08 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 54.8% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.00 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (8:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 27–24 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 17–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Malik Harrison
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (12:06) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2001-11-11

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 27–24 on 2001-11-11. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +13.92 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	7	10	0	10	0	27
Indianapolis Colts	3	7	14	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

IND 56

IND 74

+3IND 13

MIA 11

MIA 40

+3IND 13

IND 29

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 5:38FG
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 7
Score
0-3
(5:38) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:50TD
TMT. Minor
Points+6
Yard line
IND 56
Score
6-3
(2:50) 34-T.Minor right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:39XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
7-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 13:35TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 8
Score
7-9
(13:35) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 13:30XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
7-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:06TD
CCC. Chambers
Points+6
Yard line
IND 74
Score
13-10
(12:06) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:56XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
14-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:23FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
IND 13
Score
17-10
(:23) 10-O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:03TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 11
Score
17-16
(13:03) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 12:57XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
17-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:12TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 40
Score
17-23
(8:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:06XP
MVM. Vanderjagt
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
17-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:38FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
IND 13
Score
20-24
(13:38) 10-O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:50TD
CCC. Chambers
Points+6
Yard line
IND 29
Score
26-24
(7:50) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:44XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
27-24
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).

1Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
2C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
3J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +5.00 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
4T. Minor · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
5Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.08 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
6Denzel Ward · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
7J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.09 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

Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving

Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+13.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.

Malik Harrison's top snap (+3.61 EPA): (8:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+7.26 EPA): J. Fiedler — (12:06) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.08 total EPA
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.040	-0.037
Offensive success rate	43.8%	45.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.133	+0.053
Rush EPA/play	-0.113	-0.464
Defensive EPA/play	+0.037	-0.040
Defensive success rate	54.7%	56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

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

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, -3.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, +3.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — T. Minor (Q1 2:50)
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 13:35)
Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 12:06)
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 13:03)
Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 8:12)
Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 7:50)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 5:38)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 0:23)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 13:38)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q1 5:38) — (5:38) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 56 (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 34-T.Minor right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 2:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 13:30) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 74 (Q2 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 11:56) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 10-O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 12:57) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 40 (Q3 8:12) — (8:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 8:06) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 10-O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 29 (Q4 7:50) — (7:50) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 7:44) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.2% · EPA +7.26]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 34-T.Minor right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +5.74]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 8:27) — (8:27) 17-H.Smith punts 52 yards to MIA 32, Center-48-J.Snow. 88-J.Ogden to MIA 40 for 8 yards (25-N.Harper). FUMBLES (25-N.Harper), RECOVERED by IND-31-C.Crosby at MIA 40. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +5.09]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 0:13) — (:13) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 44-R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by 52-M.Peterson at MIA 27. 52-M.Peterson to MIA 22 for 5 yards (44-R.Konrad). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -4.59]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) RYPIEN ENTERS GAME 33-D.Rhodes FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 38, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 38. 99-J.Taylor to MIA 41 for 3 yards (50-L.Moore). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -4.86]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.2% · EPA +7.26]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 34-T.Minor right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +5.74]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 81-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at 50. 54-Z.Thomas to IND 33 for 17 yards (33-D.Rhodes). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.40]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 8:27) — (8:27) 17-H.Smith punts 52 yards to MIA 32, Center-48-J.Snow. 88-J.Ogden to MIA 40 for 8 yards (25-N.Harper). FUMBLES (25-N.Harper), RECOVERED by IND-31-C.Crosby at MIA 40. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +5.09]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 5:38 · MIA 7 · Score 0-3
(5:38) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 2:50 · IND 56 · Score 6-3
(2:50) 34-T.Minor right end for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 2:39 · IND 2 · Score 7-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 13:35 · MIA 8 · Score 7-9
(13:35) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 13:30 · MIA 2 · Score 7-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 12:06 · IND 74 · Score 13-10
(12:06) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 11:56 · IND 2 · Score 14-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:23 · IND 13 · Score 17-10
(:23) 10-O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 13:03 · MIA 11 · Score 17-16
(13:03) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 12:57 · MIA 2 · Score 17-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:12 · MIA 40 · Score 17-23
(8:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:06 · MIA 2 · Score 17-24
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 13:38 · IND 13 · Score 20-24
(13:38) 10-O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 7:50 · IND 29 · Score 26-24
(7:50) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 7:44 · IND 2 · Score 27-24
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.
Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts on 2001-11-11?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-24 in Week 9, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 27, Indianapolis Colts 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Minor (Q1 2:50) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q2 13:35) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 12:06) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 13:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q3 8:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 7:50) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q1 5:38, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:23, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 13:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.3% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.08 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 54.8% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.00 total passing EPA.

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

Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (8:12) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

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