Game story
In Week 11 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-13, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 22–9 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 12 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +5.83 total EPA, and +9.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.4% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: 6-C.Schmidt kicks 62 yards from BUF 20 to MIA 18. 14-J.Landry to MIA 39 for 21 yards (25-D.Searcy, 53-N.Bradham). FUMBLES (25-D.Searcy), RECOVERED by BUF-37-N.Robey at MIA 39. The Replay Official chal
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +5.83 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 2 C. Hogan · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 4 D. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 5 B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6 M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8 Dn. Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Tannehill — MIA · Passing
R. Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+5.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.95 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (13:03) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles right end to BUF 13 for 1 yard (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes), RECOVERED by BUF-27-D.Williams at BUF 9. 27-D.Williams to BUF 12 for 3 yards (70-J.James).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — B. Gibson (R. Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (R. Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q1 51:44) — (6:44) 9-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q1 45:17) — (:17) 2-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 3 (Q2 33:41) — (3:41) 2-D.Carpenter 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 9–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 28 (Q3 21:31) — (6:31) 2-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q3 17:25); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 17:18) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 94 (Q3 16:11).
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q4 11:49); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 11:35) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 14 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 9-C.Sturgis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 16:03) — 6-C.Schmidt kicks 62 yards from BUF 20 to MIA 18. 14-J.Landry to MIA 39 for 21 yards (25-D.Searcy, 53-N.Bradham). FUMBLES (25-D.Searcy), RECOVERED by BUF-37-N.Robey at MIA 39. The Replay Official chal
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 54:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 34-D.Williams pushed ob at BUF 15 for 32 yards (25-D.Searcy).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 43:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles right end to BUF 13 for 1 yard (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes), RECOVERED by BUF-27-D.Williams at BUF 9. 27-D.Williams to BUF 12 for 3 yards (70-J.James
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 18:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 82-B.Hartline pushed ob at BUF 16 for 31 yards (23-A.Williams).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 15:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 35-B.Brown right tackle to MIA 29 for -1 yards.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 43:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles right end to BUF 13 for 1 yard (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes), RECOVERED by BUF-27-D.Williams at BUF 9. 27-D.Williams to BUF 12 for 3 yards (70-J.James
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 16:03) — 6-C.Schmidt kicks 62 yards from BUF 20 to MIA 18. 14-J.Landry to MIA 39 for 21 yards (25-D.Searcy, 53-N.Bradham). FUMBLES (25-D.Searcy), RECOVERED by BUF-37-N.Robey at MIA 39. The Replay Official chal
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 54:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 34-D.Williams pushed ob at BUF 15 for 32 yards (25-D.Searcy).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 2-D.Carpenter 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Quarterback report card
R.Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.83 total EPA
- K.Orton (Buffalo Bills) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -10.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.156 | +0.001 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.121 | +0.136 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.226 | +0.122 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.001 | +0.156 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 58.1% |
By the numbers
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -11.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +0.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Tannehill (MIA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- K. Orton (BUF) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 51:44 · BUF 20 · Score 0-3
(6:44) 9-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 45:17 · MIA 15 · Score 3-3
(:17) 2-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 33:41 · MIA 3 · Score 6-3
(3:41) 2-D.Carpenter 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 21:31 · MIA 28 · Score 9-3
(6:31) 2-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 17:25 · BUF 7 · Score 9-9
(2:25) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 10-B.Gibson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-53-N.Bradham, Defensive Holding, declined. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 17:18 · BUF 2 · Score 9-10
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q3 16:11 · MIA 94 · Score 9-12
(1:11) (Shotgun) 18-K.Orton pass incomplete short left [50-O.Vernon]. PENALTY on BUF-18-K.Orton, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 11:49 · BUF 8 · Score 9-18
(11:49) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 14-J.Landry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 11:35 · BUF 2 · Score 9-19
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:05 · BUF 14 · Score 9-22
(3:05) 9-C.Sturgis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 22-9 in Week 11, 2014 on 2014-11-13.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 9, Miami Dolphins 22 (BUF 9-22 MIA) in Week 11, 2014 on 2014-11-13.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Miami Dolphins 9; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Final: Buffalo Bills 9, Miami Dolphins 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Gibson (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 17:25) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 11:49) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 51:44, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 45:17, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 33:41, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 21:31, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 3:05, 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?
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 60.5% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.83 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Buffalo Bills), 51.2% completion, -10.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +5.83 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.95 EPA): (13:03) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles right end to BUF 13 for 1 yard (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes), RECOVERED by BUF-27-D.Williams at BUF 9. 27-D.Williams to BUF 12 for. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.4%.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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