Jets 3–30 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2002

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 30–3 New York Jets
Halftime: New York Jets 3–13 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. McMichael
Top passer: J. Fiedler
Biggest EPA play: (4:12) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 26 for -15 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor)…
Game date: 2002-09-22

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 30–3 on 2002-09-22. R. McMichael posted a game-high +7.17 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
New York Jets	0	3	0	0	0	3
Miami Dolphins	10	3	17	0	0	30

Scoring Map

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

NYJNew York Jets

+3NYJ 35

NYJ 10

+3MIA 2

+3NYJ 11

NYJ 53

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:15FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 35
Score
0-3
(3:15) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:56TD
RMR. McMichael
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 10
Score
0-9
(:56) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:50XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
0-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:20FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 7
Score
0-13
(13:20) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:38FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
3-13
(9:38) 9-J.Hall 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:53FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 11
Score
3-16
(11:53) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 5:04TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 53
Score
3-22
(5:04) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:54XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
3-23
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:00TD
TMT. Minor
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 5
Score
3-29
(2:00) 28-T.Minor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:55XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 2
Score
3-30
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
2Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.46 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
3J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.87 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
4T. Minor · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
5Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
6C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
7Denzel Ward · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
8Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.14 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

R. McMichael — MIA · Receiving

R. McMichael posted the highest total EPA (+7.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.

R. McMichael's top snap (+2.87 EPA): (8:53) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael to NYJ 47 for 36 yards (42-S.Garnes; 56-S.Cowart).

Biggest single play (-5.42 EPA): V. Testaverde — (4:12) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 26 for -15 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), touched at NYJ 26, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NYJ 26. 99-J.Taylor to NYJ 21 for 5 yards (63-J.Machado).

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) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.87 total EPA
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -9.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New York Jets	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.203	+0.125
Offensive success rate	39.2%	45.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.335	+0.085
Rush EPA/play	-0.275	+0.228
Defensive EPA/play	-0.125	+0.203
Defensive success rate	54.1%	60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New York Jets: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +10.60 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
New York Jets: 12 drives, -15.01 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (J. Fiedler pass) (Q1 0:56)
Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams (Q4 5:04)
Miami Dolphins — T. Minor (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q1 3:15)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 13:20)
New York Jets — Justin Hall (Q2 9:38)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 11:53)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q1 3:15) — (3:15) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 10 (Q1 0:56) — (:56) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 0:50) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 7 (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 2 (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) 9-J.Hall 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 17–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 53 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 4:54) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 28-T.Minor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 1:55) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New York Jets (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet to MIA 37 for 14 yards (31-B.Marion). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.42]
New York Jets (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 88-A.Becht INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Wooden at NYJ 26. 22-S.Wooden for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NYJ and REVERSED. 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 88 [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.13]
New York Jets (Q1 10:28) — (10:28) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at MIA 32 for -3 yards (93-A.Ogunleye). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -2.10]
New York Jets (Q1 7:59) — (7:59) 28-C.Martin up the middle to NYJ 46 for -3 yards (96-D.Bowens). [WPA -6.6% · EPA -1.93]
New York Jets (Q1 14:07) — (14:07) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 28-C.Martin to NYJ 47 for 13 yards (27-A.Freeman). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.47]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Jets (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 26 for -15 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), touched at NYJ 26, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NYJ 26. 99-J.Taylor to NYJ 21 for 5 yards (63-J.Machado). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.42]
New York Jets (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Rodgers at NYJ 19. 59-D.Rodgers to NYJ 12 for 7 yards (63-J.Machado). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -4.92]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.6% · EPA +4.75]
New York Jets (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 88-A.Becht INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Wooden at NYJ 26. 22-S.Wooden for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NYJ and REVERSED. 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 88 [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.13]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 3:15 · NYJ 35 · Score 0-3
(3:15) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 0:56 · NYJ 10 · Score 0-9
(:56) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 0:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 13:20 · NYJ 7 · Score 0-13
(13:20) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 9:38 · MIA 2 · Score 3-13
(9:38) 9-J.Hall 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 11:53 · NYJ 11 · Score 3-16
(11:53) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 5:04 · NYJ 53 · Score 3-22
(5:04) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-23
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NYJ 5 · Score 3-29
(2:00) 28-T.Minor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-30
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.

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.
R. McMichael (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins on 2002-09-22?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 30-3 in Week 3, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: New York Jets 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q2: New York Jets 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: New York Jets 0, Miami Dolphins 17; Final: New York Jets 3, Miami Dolphins 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. McMichael (J. Fiedler pass) (Q1 0:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 5:04) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Minor (Q4 2:00) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q1 3:15, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 13:20, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q2 9:38, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 11:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 47.1% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.87 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 46.7% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -9.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

R. McMichael (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.87 EPA): (8:53) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael to NYJ 47 for 36 yards (42-S.Garnes; 56-S.Cowart)..

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

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