Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 49–21 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 7–28 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Fiedler
- Top passer
- J. Fiedler
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:56) 3-M.Royals punts 0 yards to DET 50, Center-89-E.Perry. 29-C.Cash MUFFS catch, touc…
- Game date
- 2002-09-08
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Detroit Lions 49–21 on 2002-09-08. J. Fiedler posted a game-high +20.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 49 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(3:13) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(14:56) 3-M.Royals punts 0 yards to DET 50, Center-89-E.Perry. 29-C.Cash MUFFS catch, touched at DET 7, RECOVERED by MIA-42-T.Gamble at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected off of DET 29- C.Cash.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(10:17) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(4:24) 8-M.McMahon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(:12) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(14:47) 34-R.Williams left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(6:48) 8-M.McMahon pass to 21-L.Warren for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(4:03) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 47-R.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(10:43) 47-R.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(5:54) 30-C.Schlesinger left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:13TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 0-6
(3:13) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:07XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:56TD MRM. RoyalsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 50
- Score
- 0-13
(14:56) 3-M.Royals punts 0 yards to DET 50, Center-89-E.Perry. 29-C.Cash MUFFS catch, touched at DET 7, RECOVERED by MIA-42-T.Gamble at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected off of DET 29- C.Cash.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:46XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:17TD RMR. McMichaelPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 16
- Score
- 0-20
(10:17) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:11XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 4:24TD MMM. McMahonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 6-21
(4:24) 8-M.McMahon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 4:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:12TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 9
- Score
- 7-27
(:12) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:08XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-28
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 14:47TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-34
(14:47) 34-R.Williams left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 14:41XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-35
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:48TD LWL. WarrenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 13
- Score
- 13-35
(6:48) 8-M.McMahon pass to 21-L.Warren for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-35
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:03TD RER. EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 14-41
(4:03) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 47-R.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 3:59XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-42
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:43TD RER. EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 14-48
(10:43) 47-R.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:39XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-49
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:54TD CSC. SchlesingerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 20-49
(5:54) 30-C.Schlesinger left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 21-49
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +20.81 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 2R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 3M. Ricks · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 4R. Edwards · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 5C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 6A. Hakim · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8Jax Harrington · Detroit Lions · Passing · +2.20 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.18 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. Fiedler — MIA · Passing
J. Fiedler posted the highest total EPA (+20.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.
J. Fiedler's top snap (+3.73 EPA): (:12) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.73 EPA): M. Royals — (14:56) 3-M.Royals punts 0 yards to DET 50, Center-89-E.Perry. 29-C.Cash MUFFS catch, touched at DET 7, RECOVERED by MIA-42-T.Gamble at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected off of DET 29- C.Cash.
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) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.69 EPA/play · +20.81 total EPA
- M. McMahon (Detroit Lions) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.024 | +0.325 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 54.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.010 | +0.677 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.034 | +0.102 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.325 | -0.024 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.5% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.33 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +1.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +28.57 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams
- Miami Dolphins — M. Royals
- Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (J. Fiedler pass)
- Detroit Lions — M. McMahon
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams
- Detroit Lions — L. Warren (M. McMahon pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Edwards (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Edwards
- Detroit Lions — C. Schlesinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 3:07) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 21–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 50 (Q2 14:56); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:46) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q2 10:17) — (10:17) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 10:11) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 4:24) — (4:24) 8-M.McMahon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 4:20) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:08) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 14:47) — (14:47) 34-R.Williams left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 14:41) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 13 (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) 8-M.McMahon pass to 21-L.Warren for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 6:19) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 47-R.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 3:59) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) 47-R.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 10:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) 30-C.Schlesinger left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 5:48) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-M.Ricks to MIA 36 for 49 yards (27-A.Freeman).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 3-M.Royals punts 0 yards to DET 50, Center-89-E.Perry. 29-C.Cash MUFFS catch, touched at DET 7, RECOVERED by MIA-42-T.Gamble at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected off of DET 29- C.Cash.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 9:17) — (9:17) 8-M.McMahon sacked at MIA 40 for -5 yards (64-L.Chester). Penalty on DET-65-K.Blaise, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:29) — (11:29) 34-R.Williams up the middle to DET 46 for no gain (45-Brian Walker; 28-Bracy Walker).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 86-O.Gadsden pushed ob at MIA 34 for 10 yards (26-E.Davis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 3-M.Royals punts 0 yards to DET 50, Center-89-E.Perry. 29-C.Cash MUFFS catch, touched at DET 7, RECOVERED by MIA-42-T.Gamble at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected off of DET 29- C.Cash.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at DET 30. 31-B.Marion pushed ob at DET 2 for 28 yards (8-M.McMahon).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-M.Ricks to MIA 36 for 49 yards (27-A.Freeman).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:13 · DET 1 · Score 0-6
(3:13) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 3:07 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 14:56 · DET 50 · Score 0-13
(14:56) 3-M.Royals punts 0 yards to DET 50, Center-89-E.Perry. 29-C.Cash MUFFS catch, touched at DET 7, RECOVERED by MIA-42-T.Gamble at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected off of DET 29- C.Cash. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:46 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 10:17 · DET 16 · Score 0-20
(10:17) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 10:11 · DET 2 · Score 0-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 4:24 · MIA 2 · Score 6-21
(4:24) 8-M.McMahon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 4:20 · MIA 2 · Score 7-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · DET 9 · Score 7-27
(:12) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · DET 2 · Score 7-28
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 14:47 · DET 2 · Score 7-34
(14:47) 34-R.Williams left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 14:41 · DET 2 · Score 7-35
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:48 · MIA 13 · Score 13-35
(6:48) 8-M.McMahon pass to 21-L.Warren for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:19 · MIA 2 · Score 14-35
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 4:03 · DET 4 · Score 14-41
(4:03) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 47-R.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 3:59 · DET 2 · Score 14-42
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:43 · DET 1 · Score 14-48
(10:43) 47-R.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:39 · DET 2 · Score 14-49
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:54 · MIA 2 · Score 20-49
(5:54) 30-C.Schlesinger left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:48 · MIA 2 · Score 21-49
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
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. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins on 2002-09-08?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Detroit Lions 49-21 in Week 1, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Miami Dolphins 21; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Miami Dolphins 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: Detroit Lions 21, Miami Dolphins 49.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q1 3:13) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Royals (Q2 14:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. McMichael (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 10:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. McMahon (Q2 4:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 0:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q3 14:47) Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Warren (M. McMahon pass) (Q3 6:48) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Edwards (J. Fiedler pass) (Q3 4:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Edwards (Q4 10:43) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Schlesinger (Q4 5:54) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 60.0% completion, +0.69 EPA per dropback, +20.81 total passing EPA. M. McMahon (Detroit Lions), 44.8% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.62 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.73 EPA): (:12) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Now 0-1 L
Miami Dolphins
Now 1-0 W
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