Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 16 · Pro Player Stadium
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The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 21–14 at home at Pro Player Stadium in Week 16 of the 2001 regular season on December 30, 2001. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Dolphins to 10–5 and dropped the Falcons to 7–8. The Falcons finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Dolphins finished 2001 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 17–10 on November 6, 2005.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Dolphins lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2001 Full series history
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
Zac Taylor said Chase is still in the concussion protocol and Higgins is day-to-day with an adductor problem, with both to be re-evaluated on Wednesday before the last game ahead of Cincinnati's bye.
