Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 17–7 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 0–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Chambers
- Top passer
- J. Fiedler
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:02) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 46…
- Game date
- 2003-09-21
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 17–7 on 2003-09-21. C. Chambers posted a game-high +6.17 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(:31) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(5:43) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(14:02) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 46. 22-N.Clements for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:00) 34-R.Williams right guard to BUF 1 for no gain (36-L.Milloy). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 34-R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:31TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 0-6
(:31) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:25XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:43FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 0-10
(5:43) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:02TD NCN. ClementsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 50
- Score
- 6-10
(14:02) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 46. 22-N.Clements for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:51XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:00TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 7-16
(2:00) 34-R.Williams right guard to BUF 1 for no gain (36-L.Milloy). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 34-R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:52XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 2R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 3E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 4J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
- 5Darwin Thompson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 7
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 8B. Shaw · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 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
C. Chambers — MIA · Receiving
C. Chambers posted the highest total EPA (+6.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.23 EPA per play.
C. Chambers's top snap (-2.98 EPA): (13:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 9. 22-N.Clements to BUF 9 for no gain (84-C.Chambers). PENALTY on MIA-88-D.Thompson, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 9.
Biggest single play (-8.71 EPA): J. Fiedler — (14:02) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 46. 22-N.Clements for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -0.40 EPA/play · -13.18 total EPA
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 29 dropbacks · 34.5% completion · -0.57 EPA/play · -16.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.390 | -0.163 |
| Offensive success rate | 27.9% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.651 | -0.383 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.249 | +0.041 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.390 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 72.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.16 vs -0.39), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.39 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -23.76 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -15.17 total EPA, 4 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)
- Buffalo Bills — N. Clements
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:25) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 50 (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 46. 22-N.Clements for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 13:51) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 2:00); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:52) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 34-R.Williams to MIA 47 for -3 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by BUF-51-T.Spikes at MIA 45. 51-T.Spikes pushed ob at MIA 16 for 29 yards (9-J.Fie
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 46. 22-N.Clements for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:47) — (6:47) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) 20-T.Henry pass intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA 1. 23-P.Surtain to MIA 1 for no gain (82-J.Reed).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at MIA -4. Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 46. 22-N.Clements for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 34-R.Williams to MIA 47 for -3 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by BUF-51-T.Spikes at MIA 45. 51-T.Spikes pushed ob at MIA 16 for 29 yards (9-J.Fie
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at MIA -4. Touchback.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) 20-T.Henry pass intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA 1. 23-P.Surtain to MIA 1 for no gain (82-J.Reed).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · BUF 12 · Score 0-6
(:31) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 5:43 · BUF 8 · Score 0-10
(5:43) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 14:02 · BUF 50 · Score 6-10
(14:02) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 80-J.McKnight INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 46. 22-N.Clements for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:51 · MIA 2 · Score 7-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · BUF 1 · Score 7-16
(2:00) 34-R.Williams right guard to BUF 1 for no gain (36-L.Milloy). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 34-R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · BUF 2 · Score 7-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, 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.
- C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins on 2003-09-21?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 17-7 in Week 3, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 7, Miami Dolphins 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 0:31) Buffalo Bills touchdown — N. Clements (Q4 14:02) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 2:00) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q3 5:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 48.5% completion, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -13.18 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 34.5% completion, -0.57 EPA per dropback, -16.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-2.98 EPA): (13:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 9. 22-N.Clements to BUF 9 for no gain (84-C.Chambers). PENALTY on MIA-88-D.Thompson, Persona.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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