Dolphins 17–20 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2004

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?

R. Smith (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-3.76 EPA): (6:59) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Knight at MIA 3. 24-S.Knight to MIA 3 for no gain (80-R.Smith). Penalty on DEN, Illegal Formation, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 20–17 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ryan Smith
Top passer: A. Feeley
Biggest EPA play: (6:14) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Williams (91-J.Williams) at DEN 34. 91-J.Will…
Game date: 2004-12-12

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Miami Dolphins 20–17 on 2004-12-12. Ryan Smith posted a game-high +7.62 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	7	7	3	0	0	17
Denver Broncos	0	14	3	3	0	20

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

+1DEN 2

MIA 11

+3MIA 32

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:05TD
MBM. Booker
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 8
Score
6-0
(3:05) 7-A.Feeley pass to 86-M.Booker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:01XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:12TD
Travis Bell
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 7
Score
7-6
(13:12) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:08XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:43TD
SMS. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 11
Score
13-7
(8:43) 31-S.Morris left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:38XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
14-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:25TD
Travis Bell
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 11
Score
14-13
(1:25) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:21XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
14-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 12:47FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
14-17
(12:47) 1-J.Elam 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:39FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 13
Score
17-17
(4:39) 10-O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:55FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 32
Score
17-20
(2:55) 1-J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
2Travis Bell · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +7.39 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
3C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
4M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
5J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
6A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
7R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
8Kisean Johnson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 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

Ryan Smith — DEN · Receiving

Ryan Smith posted the highest total EPA (+7.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.

Ryan Smith's top snap (-3.76 EPA): (6:59) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Knight at MIA 3. 24-S.Knight to MIA 3 for no gain (80-R.Smith). Penalty on DEN, Illegal Formation, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.86 EPA): Jack Plummer — (6:14) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Williams (91-J.Williams) at DEN 34. 91-J.Williams to DEN 34 for no gain (72-G.Foster).

Quarterback report card

A. Feeley led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

A. Feeley (Miami Dolphins) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.84 total EPA
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.044	-0.032
Offensive success rate	41.8%	46.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.151	-0.169
Rush EPA/play	-0.030	+0.067
Defensive EPA/play	+0.032	+0.044
Defensive success rate	53.9%	58.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.04, Denver Broncos -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.04 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: -0.03 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -2.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -3.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — M. Booker (A. Feeley pass) (Q1 3:05)
Denver Broncos — Travis Bell (Q2 13:12)
Miami Dolphins — S. Morris (Q2 8:43)
Denver Broncos — Travis Bell (Q2 1:25)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 12:47)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q3 4:39)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q4 2:55)

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 DEN 8 (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) 7-A.Feeley pass to 86-M.Booker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 3:01) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 13:08) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 11 (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) 31-S.Morris left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 8:38) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 1:21) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 1 (Q3 12:47) — (12:47) 1-J.Elam 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DEN 13 (Q3 4:39) — (4:39) 10-O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 32 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 1-J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Williams (91-J.Williams) at DEN 34. 91-J.Williams to DEN 34 for no gain (72-G.Foster). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.86]
Denver Broncos (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 1-J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +1.91]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 7-A.Feeley pass incomplete to 88-D.Thompson (31-K.Herndon). [WPA -16.8% · EPA -2.15]
Denver Broncos (Q4 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 88-J.Putzier to MIA 15 for 19 yards (27-W.Poole). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +3.89]
Denver Broncos (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Knight at MIA 3. 24-S.Knight to MIA 3 for no gain (80-R.Smith). Penalty on DEN, Illegal Formation, declined. [WPA -14.5% · EPA -3.76]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Williams (91-J.Williams) at DEN 34. 91-J.Williams to DEN 34 for no gain (72-G.Foster). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.86]
Denver Broncos (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) 34-R.Droughns right guard to MIA 19 for no gain (31-S.Morris). FUMBLES (31-S.Morris), RECOVERED by MIA-58-E.Moore at MIA 17. 58-E.Moore to MIA 17 for no gain (66-T.Nalen). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.35]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 56-A.Wilson at MIA 46. 56-A.Wilson to MIA 36 for 10 yards (28-T.Minor). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -4.12]
Denver Broncos (Q4 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 88-J.Putzier to MIA 15 for 19 yards (27-W.Poole). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +3.89]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:05 · DEN 8 · Score 6-0
(3:05) 7-A.Feeley pass to 86-M.Booker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 3:01 · DEN 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 13:12 · MIA 7 · Score 7-6
(13:12) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 13:08 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 8:43 · DEN 11 · Score 13-7
(8:43) 31-S.Morris left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 8:38 · DEN 2 · Score 14-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 1:25 · MIA 11 · Score 14-13
(1:25) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 1:21 · MIA 2 · Score 14-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 12:47 · MIA 1 · Score 14-17
(12:47) 1-J.Elam 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 4:39 · DEN 13 · Score 17-17
(4:39) 10-O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 2:55 · MIA 32 · Score 17-20
(2:55) 1-J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Ryan Smith (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos on 2004-12-12?

The Denver Broncos beat the Miami Dolphins 20-17 in Week 14, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Denver Broncos 14; Q3: Miami Dolphins 3, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Denver Broncos 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Booker (A. Feeley pass) (Q1 3:05) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Bell (Q2 13:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Morris (Q2 8:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Bell (Q2 1:25) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 12:47, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q3 4:39, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 2:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?

A. Feeley (Miami Dolphins), 42.5% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.84 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 48.5% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.25 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?

Ryan Smith (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-3.76 EPA): (6:59) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Knight at MIA 3. 24-S.Knight to MIA 3 for no gain (80-R.Smith). Penalty on DEN, Illegal Formation, declined..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W

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