Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 20–3 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 13–0 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Campbell
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-B.Shaw INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at M…
- Game date
- 2003-12-21
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 20–3 on 2003-12-21. M. Campbell posted a game-high +3.62 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(11:31) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(1:57) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(8:55) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(12:05) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(8:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-B.Shaw INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at MIA 26. 27-T.Buckley for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coverage over middle.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:31TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 23
- Score
- 6-0
(11:31) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:23XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:57FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 9
- Score
- 10-0
(1:57) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:55FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 13-0
(8:55) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 12:05FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 4
- Score
- 13-3
(12:05) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:00TD TBT. BuckleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 29
- Score
- 19-3
(8:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-B.Shaw INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at MIA 26. 27-T.Buckley for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coverage over middle.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:45XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 20-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Campbell · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 2B. Shaw · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.91 EPA/play
- 4R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 5E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 7J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8T. Henry · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.04 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
M. Campbell — BUF · Receiving
M. Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+3.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.21 EPA per play.
M. Campbell's top snap (+2.44 EPA): (13:31) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell to MIA 6 for 31 yards (54-Z.Thomas, 31-B.Marion). Caught over middle at MIA 15.
Biggest single play (-10.01 EPA): D. Bledsoe — (8:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-B.Shaw INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at MIA 26. 27-T.Buckley for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coverage over middle.
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 · 37.5% completion · -0.71 EPA/play · -22.73 total EPA
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 23 dropbacks · 34.8% completion · -0.55 EPA/play · -12.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.160 | -0.411 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.9% | 38.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.551 | -0.624 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.333 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.411 | +0.160 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.4% | 69.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.16 vs -0.41), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.16 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.41 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -34.14 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -12.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — T. Buckley
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 23 (Q1 11:31) — (11:31) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 11:23) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 9 (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 12 (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 4 (Q3 12:05) — (12:05) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 29 (Q3 8:00); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 7:45) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2:33 pm
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-B.Shaw INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at MIA 26. 27-T.Buckley for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coverage over middle.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 42 for -7 yards (95-T.Bowens). FUMBLES (95-T.Bowens), touched at BUF 33, RECOVERED by MIA-54-Z.Thomas at BUF 33. 54-Z.Thomas to BUF 33 for no gain (80-E.Moulds). Sac
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) 20-T.Henry left tackle to 50 for -4 yards (24-S.Knight). FUMBLES (24-S.Knight), touched at BUF 45, RECOVERED by MIA-93-A.Ogunleye at MIA 46. Ball bounced off several players before recovery.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 13:31) — (13:31) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell to MIA 6 for 31 yards (54-Z.Thomas, 31-B.Marion). Caught over middle at MIA 15.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-B.Shaw INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at MIA 26. 27-T.Buckley for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coverage over middle.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) 1-M.Turk punts 37 yards to BUF 26, Center-47-J.Grau. 22-N.Clements MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-20-A.Freeman at BUF 24.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 42 for -7 yards (95-T.Bowens). FUMBLES (95-T.Bowens), touched at BUF 33, RECOVERED by MIA-54-Z.Thomas at BUF 33. 54-Z.Thomas to BUF 33 for no gain (80-E.Moulds). Sac
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) 20-T.Henry left tackle to 50 for -4 yards (24-S.Knight). FUMBLES (24-S.Knight), touched at BUF 45, RECOVERED by MIA-93-A.Ogunleye at MIA 46. Ball bounced off several players before recovery.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 11:31 · BUF 23 · Score 6-0
(11:31) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 11:23 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 1:57 · BUF 9 · Score 10-0
(1:57) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 8:55 · BUF 12 · Score 13-0
(8:55) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 12:05 · MIA 4 · Score 13-3
(12:05) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 8:00 · MIA 29 · Score 19-3
(8:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 81-B.Shaw INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at MIA 26. 27-T.Buckley for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coverage over middle. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 7:45 · BUF 2 · Score 20-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, 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.
- M. Campbell (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2003-12-21?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 20-3 in Week 16, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 10, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, Buffalo Bills 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q1 11:31) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Buckley (Q3 8:00) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q1 1:57, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 8:55, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 12:05, 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), 37.5% completion, -0.71 EPA per dropback, -22.73 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 34.8% completion, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -12.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
M. Campbell (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.44 EPA): (13:31) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell to MIA 6 for 31 yards (54-Z.Thomas, 31-B.Marion). Caught over middle at MIA 15..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
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