Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 38–21 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 14–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bledsoe
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 41, right si…
- Game date
- 2002-12-01
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 38–21 on 2002-12-01. D. Bledsoe posted a game-high +12.16 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(11:20) 34-R.Williams left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(6:08) 1-M.Hollis 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:11) 6-R.Lucas pass to 82-J.Weaver for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, right side.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(3:41) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Review on whether rush was TD Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 03:37.)
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:17) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:43) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Nails.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(4:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 41, right side.
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:10) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tipped by S.Madison before one-handed catch at MIA 5, over middle.
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:35) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:20TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 45
- Score
- 6-0
(11:20) 34-R.Williams left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:11XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:08FG MHM. HollisPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 21
- Score
- 7-3
(6:08) 1-M.Hollis 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:11TD JWJ.J. WeaverPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 13-3
(:11) 6-R.Lucas pass to 82-J.Weaver for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, right side.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:06XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:41TD DBD. BledsoePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-9
(3:41) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Review on whether rush was TD Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 03:37.)
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:37XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-10
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:17TD PPP. PricePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 20
- Score
- 14-16
(:17) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:11XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-17
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:43TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 55
- Score
- 20-17
(5:43) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Nails.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:33XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 4:48TD PPP. PricePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 73
- Score
- 21-23
(4:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 41, right side.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 4:35XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 21-24
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:10TD EME. MouldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 57
- Score
- 21-30
(2:10) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tipped by S.Madison before one-handed catch at MIA 5, over middle.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:01XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 21-31
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:35TD THT. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 21-37
(10:35) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:30XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 21-38
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Bledsoe · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +12.16 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +10.05 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 3E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 4P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.20 EPA/play
- 5J.J. Weaver · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 6D. Bledsoe · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
- 7T. Henry · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8T. Henry · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.97 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.03 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
D. Bledsoe — BUF · Passing
D. Bledsoe posted the highest total EPA (+12.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
D. Bledsoe's top snap (+6.12 EPA): (4:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 41, right side.
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +12.16 total EPA
- R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins) · 14 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -1.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.032 | +0.142 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.517 | +0.380 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.304 | +0.063 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.142 | +0.032 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +12.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -2.37 total EPA, 3 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 — J.J. Weaver (R. Lucas pass)
- Buffalo Bills — D. Bledsoe
- Buffalo Bills — P. Price (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams
- Buffalo Bills — P. Price (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Buffalo Bills — E. Moulds (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Buffalo Bills — T. Henry
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — M. Hollis
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 45 (Q1 11:20) — (11:20) 34-R.Williams left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 11:11) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) 1-M.Hollis 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 0:11) — (:11) 6-R.Lucas pass to 82-J.Weaver for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, right side.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 0:06) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 3:41); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 3:37) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 20 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:11) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 55 (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Nails.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 5:33) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 73 (Q3 4:48) — (4:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 41, right side.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 4:35) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 57 (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tipped by S.Madison before one-handed catch at MIA 5, over middle.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 2:01) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:30) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 4:48) — (4:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 41, right side.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Nails.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 6-R.Lucas sacked at BUF 45 for -9 yards (sack split by 94-A.Schobel and 98-R.Edwards). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-72-C.Ahanotu at MIA 48. 72-C.Ahanotu to MIA 31 for 17 ya
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:20) — (11:20) 34-R.Williams left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 4:48) — (4:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 41, right side.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Nails.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tipped by S.Madison before one-handed catch at MIA 5, over middle.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 11:20 · BUF 45 · Score 6-0
(11:20) 34-R.Williams left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 11:11 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 6:08 · MIA 21 · Score 7-3
(6:08) 1-M.Hollis 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 0:11 · BUF 1 · Score 13-3
(:11) 6-R.Lucas pass to 82-J.Weaver for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, right side. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 0:06 · BUF 2 · Score 14-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 3:41 · MIA 2 · Score 14-9
(3:41) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Review on whether rush was TD Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 03:37.) - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 3:37 · MIA 2 · Score 14-10
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · MIA 20 · Score 14-16
(:17) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · MIA 2 · Score 14-17
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 5:43 · BUF 55 · Score 20-17
(5:43) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Nails. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 5:33 · BUF 2 · Score 21-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 4:48 · MIA 73 · Score 21-23
(4:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 41, right side. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 4:35 · MIA 2 · Score 21-24
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 2:10 · MIA 57 · Score 21-30
(2:10) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tipped by S.Madison before one-handed catch at MIA 5, over middle. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 2:01 · MIA 2 · Score 21-31
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:35 · MIA 1 · Score 21-37
(10:35) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 10:30 · MIA 2 · Score 21-38
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2002-12-01?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 38-21 in Week 13, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 14, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 14; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 14; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 21, Buffalo Bills 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q1 11:20) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Weaver (R. Lucas pass) (Q1 0:11) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Bledsoe (Q2 3:41) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 0:17) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q3 5:43) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q3 4:48) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Moulds (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q3 2:10) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q4 10:35) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Hollis (Q1 6:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 46.9% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.16 total passing EPA. R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins), 42.9% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -1.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+6.12 EPA): (4:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 41, right side..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
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