Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 34–27 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 24–17 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. McNabb
- Top passer
- J. Fiedler
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:27) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to MIA 1 for 44 yards (54-Z.Thomas; 20-A.Freeman). P…
- Game date
- 2003-12-15
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Miami Dolphins 34–27 on 2003-12-15. D. McNabb posted a game-high +13.01 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 14 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles(13:56) 36-B.Westbrook up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(5:51) 9-J.Fiedler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(1:56) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(15:00) 28-T.Minor right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:21) 84-F.Mitchell pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb backwards lateral to Mitchell, F.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(2:55) 2-D.Akers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:30) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(9:52) 34-R.Williams left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(15:00) 28-C.Buckhalter right end ran ob at MIA 1 for 1 yard (55-J.Seau). Play Challenged by PHI and REVERSED. 28-C.Buckhalter right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(2:05) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:19) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 13:56TD BWB. WestbrookPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 21
- Score
- 6-0
(13:56) 36-B.Westbrook up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 13:49XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:51TD JFJ. FiedlerPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 1
- Score
- 7-6
(5:51) 9-J.Fiedler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:49XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 1:56TD DMD. McNabbPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 13-7
(1:56) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 1:53XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 15:00TD TMT. MinorPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 14-13
(15:00) 28-T.Minor right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:55XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 14-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 11:21TD BWB. WestbrookPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 20-14
(11:21) 84-F.Mitchell pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb backwards lateral to Mitchell, F.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 11:08XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 21-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:55FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 28
- Score
- 24-14
(2:55) 2-D.Akers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:30FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 9
- Score
- 24-17
(:30) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:52TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 3
- Score
- 24-23
(9:52) 34-R.Williams left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:44XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 24-24
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 15:00TD CBC. BuckhalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 30-24
(15:00) 28-C.Buckhalter right end ran ob at MIA 1 for 1 yard (55-J.Seau). Play Challenged by PHI and REVERSED. 28-C.Buckhalter right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:53XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 31-24
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:05FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 24
- Score
- 34-24
(2:05) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:19FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 32
- Score
- 34-27
(:19) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +13.01 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 3R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 4Jamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play
- 5T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 6B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 7M. Turk · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.70 EPA/play
- 8F. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 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. McNabb — PHI · Passing
D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+13.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
D. McNabb's top snap (+5.00 EPA): (2:27) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to MIA 1 for 44 yards (54-Z.Thomas; 20-A.Freeman). PENALTY on MIA-29-S.Madison, Face Mask (15 Yards), 0 yards, enforced at MIA 1.
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) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.19 total EPA
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +13.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.296 | +0.121 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 54.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.425 | -0.108 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.164 | +0.296 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.121 | -0.296 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.1% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.30 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +11.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +23.08 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook
- Miami Dolphins — J. Fiedler
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb
- Miami Dolphins — T. Minor
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (F. Mitchell pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIA 21 (Q1 13:56) — (13:56) 36-B.Westbrook up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 13:49) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) 9-J.Fiedler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 5:49) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 1:56) — (1:56) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 1:53) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 28-T.Minor right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 14:55) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIA 25 (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) 84-F.Mitchell pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb backwards lateral to Mitchell, F.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 11:08) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the MIA 28 (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) 2-D.Akers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PHI 9 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q3 9:52) — (9:52) 34-R.Williams left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 9:44) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 15:00); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:53) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PHI 32 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to MIA 1 for 44 yards (54-Z.Thomas; 20-A.Freeman). PENALTY on MIA-29-S.Madison, Face Mask (15 Yards), 0 yards, enforced at MIA 1.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 1:16) — (1:16) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete to 89-C.Lewis. PENALTY on MIA-20-A.Freeman, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at MIA 29 - No Play.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston to MIA 21 for 59 yards (31-B.Marion).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 7:45) — (7:45) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete to 36-B.Westbrook. PENALTY on MIA-55-J.Seau, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 46 - No Play.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 28-C.Buckhalter right end ran ob at MIA 1 for 1 yard (55-J.Seau). Play Challenged by PHI and REVERSED. 28-C.Buckhalter right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to MIA 1 for 44 yards (54-Z.Thomas; 20-A.Freeman). PENALTY on MIA-29-S.Madison, Face Mask (15 Yards), 0 yards, enforced at MIA 1.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston to MIA 21 for 59 yards (31-B.Marion).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 1:16) — (1:16) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete to 89-C.Lewis. PENALTY on MIA-20-A.Freeman, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at MIA 29 - No Play.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 9:07) — (9:07) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 82-L.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at PHI 49. 54-Z.Thomas to PHI 49 for no gain (88-M.Bartrum). Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by PHI at 09:02.)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 13:56 · MIA 21 · Score 6-0
(13:56) 36-B.Westbrook up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 13:49 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 5:51 · PHI 1 · Score 7-6
(5:51) 9-J.Fiedler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 5:49 · PHI 2 · Score 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 1:56 · MIA 1 · Score 13-7
(1:56) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 1:53 · MIA 2 · Score 14-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · PHI 2 · Score 14-13
(15:00) 28-T.Minor right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · PHI 2 · Score 14-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 11:21 · MIA 25 · Score 20-14
(11:21) 84-F.Mitchell pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb backwards lateral to Mitchell, F. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 11:08 · MIA 2 · Score 21-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 2:55 · MIA 28 · Score 24-14
(2:55) 2-D.Akers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:30 · PHI 9 · Score 24-17
(:30) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 9:52 · PHI 3 · Score 24-23
(9:52) 34-R.Williams left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 9:44 · PHI 2 · Score 24-24
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIA 2 · Score 30-24
(15:00) 28-C.Buckhalter right end ran ob at MIA 1 for 1 yard (55-J.Seau). Play Challenged by PHI and REVERSED. 28-C.Buckhalter right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · MIA 2 · Score 31-24
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 2:05 · MIA 24 · Score 34-24
(2:05) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:19 · PHI 32 · Score 34-27
(:19) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Miami Dolphins on 2003-12-15?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Miami Dolphins 34-27 in Week 15, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 34, Miami Dolphins 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Miami Dolphins?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (Q1 13:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Fiedler (Q1 5:51) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. McNabb (Q1 1:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Minor (Q2 15:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (F. Mitchell pass) (Q2 11:21) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q3 9:52) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (Q4 15:00) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 2:55, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:30, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 2:05, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 0:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.19 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 45.5% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +13.01 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Miami Dolphins?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+5.00 EPA): (2:27) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to MIA 1 for 44 yards (54-Z.Thomas; 20-A.Freeman). PENALTY on MIA-29-S.Madison, Face Mask (15 Yards), 0 yards, enforced at MIA 1..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L
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