Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 23–17 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 9–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Walters
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:17) 14-B.Griese sacked at IND 24 for -11 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), …
- Game date
- 2003-11-02
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 23–17 on 2003-11-02. T. Walters posted a game-high +5.04 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(1:03) 34-R.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:16) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(2:29) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:01) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(9:24) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(7:35) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(9:47) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(3:11) 10-O.Mare 23 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.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:03TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 0-6
(1:03) 34-R.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:41XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:16FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 31
- Score
- 3-7
(11:16) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:29FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 6-7
(2:29) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:01FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 9-7
(:01) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:24TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 15-7
(9:24) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:18XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 16-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:35TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 28
- Score
- 16-13
(7:35) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:27XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 16-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:47TD TWT. WaltersPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 22-14
(9:47) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:40XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 23-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:11FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 23-17
(3:11) 10-O.Mare 23 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).
- 1T. Walters · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 2C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 3R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 5D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
- 6D. Lee · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 7R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 8B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 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
T. Walters — IND · Receiving
T. Walters posted the highest total EPA (+5.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.68 EPA per play.
T. Walters's top snap (+2.51 EPA): (9:47) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.17 EPA): B. Griese — (2:17) 14-B.Griese sacked at IND 24 for -11 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 23. 79-R.Brock to IND 23 for no gain (34-R.Williams).
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.86 total EPA
- B. Griese (Miami Dolphins) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -0.32 EPA/play · -11.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.325 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.098 | +0.047 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 56.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.11 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +2.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -7.06 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
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (B. Griese pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Walters (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) 34-R.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 0:41) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 9–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 31 (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 9:24) — (9:24) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 9:18) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q3 7:35) — (7:35) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 7:27) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 9:40) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 14-B.Griese sacked at IND 24 for -11 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 23. 79-R.Brock to IND 23 for no gain (34-R.Williams).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at IND 16. 27-T.Buckley to IND 15 for 1 yard (87-R.Wayne). Penalty on IND-83-B.Stokley, Offensive Pass Interferen
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 7:35) — (7:35) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 2:20) — (2:20) 14-B.Griese pass to 81-R.McMichael to IND 4 for 46 yards (25-N.Harper).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard to MIA 11 for 51 yards (23-P.Surtain). Pass caught off the deflection by #88 Harrison.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 14-B.Griese sacked at IND 24 for -11 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 23. 79-R.Brock to IND 23 for no gain (34-R.Williams).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese sacked at MIA 43 for -9 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), touched at MIA 46, RECOVERED by IND-99-B.Scioli at MIA 46. 99-B.Scioli to MIA 46 for no gain (75-T.P
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Buckley at IND 16. 27-T.Buckley to IND 15 for 1 yard (87-R.Wayne). Penalty on IND-83-B.Stokley, Offensive Pass Interferen
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to MIA 41 for 5 yards (20-A.Freeman). FUMBLES (20-A.Freeman), RECOVERED by MIA-27-T.Buckley at MIA 37. 27-T.Buckley to MIA 47 for 10 yards (87-R.Way
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 1:03 · IND 3 · Score 0-6
(1:03) 34-R.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 0:41 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 11:16 · MIA 31 · Score 3-7
(11:16) 13-M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 2:29 · MIA 25 · Score 6-7
(2:29) 13-M.Vanderjagt 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · MIA 7 · Score 9-7
(:01) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 9:24 · MIA 1 · Score 15-7
(9:24) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 9:18 · MIA 2 · Score 16-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 7:35 · IND 28 · Score 16-13
(7:35) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 7:27 · IND 2 · Score 16-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:47 · MIA 3 · Score 22-14
(9:47) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:40 · MIA 2 · Score 23-14
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:11 · IND 5 · Score 23-17
(3:11) 10-O.Mare 23 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.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Walters (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins on 2003-11-02?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 23-17 in Week 9, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 9, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Indianapolis Colts 23, Miami Dolphins 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q1 1:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q3 9:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (B. Griese pass) (Q3 7:35) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Walters (P. Manning pass) (Q4 9:47) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 11:16, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 2:29, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 3:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 53.5% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.86 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Miami Dolphins), 52.9% completion, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -11.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?
T. Walters (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.51 EPA): (9:47) 18-P.Manning pass to 86-T.Walters for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Indianapolis Colts won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
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