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NFL · Week 3 · September 21, 2014 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins: 2014 Week 3 Recap

Chiefs defeat Dolphins 34–15 in Week 3

Arian Smith led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 34–15 Week 3 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 34 1–2 Winner
Final 34–15
Miami Dolphins 15 1–2
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
34–15
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 14–3 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Ryan Tannehill
FantasyHQ MVP
Arian Smith
Game date
September 21, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 19/32 · 181 YDS · 3 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McKnight 6 REC · 64 YDS · 2 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Travis Kelce
    Travis Kelce 3 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • R.Matthews 1 REC · 13 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Wallace 1 CAR · 12 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Hartline 3 REC · 25 YDS · 1 TD +0.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 34–15 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 14–3 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Arian Smith
Top passer
Ryan Tannehill
Biggest EPA play
(13:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at KC 14 for -6 yards (98-J.Odrick). FUMBLES (98-J.Odr…
Game date
2014-09-21

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins 34–15 on 2014-09-21. Arian Smith posted a game-high +8.45 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Kansas City Chiefs147130034
Miami Dolphins31200015

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:46TD
    Khalil Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 21
    Score
    6-0

    (6:46) 34-K.Davis right guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:38XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    7-0

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 1:42TD
    Travis Kelce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 20
    Score
    13-0

    (1:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 1:35XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    14-0

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:02FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 4
    Score
    14-3

    (:02) 9-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 12:14TD
    BHB. Hartline

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    14-9

    (12:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 82-B.Hartline for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Group celebration.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 12:07XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    14-10

    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 6:42TD
    JMJ. McKnight

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 11
    Score
    20-10

    (6:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 22-J.McKnight for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 6:36XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    21-10

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 5:59FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 33
    Score
    21-13

    (5:59) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 2:42Safety
    Arian Smith

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIA 99
    Score
    21-15

    (2:42) 11-A.Smith sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 94-R.Starks and 53-J.Jenkins).

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 4:39TD
    JMJ. McKnight

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 4
    Score
    27-15

    (4:39) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 22-J.McKnight for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 0:19TD
    Cedric Gray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 6
    Score
    33-15

    (:19) 32-C.Gray right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 0:13XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    34-15

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Arian SmithArian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.45 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2J. McKnight · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  3. 3Travis KelceTravis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Fasano · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
  5. 5Cedric GrayCedric Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Hemingway · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Sherman · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Arian Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Arian Smith — KC · Passing

Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+8.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

Arian Smith's top snap (-3.76 EPA): (13:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at KC 14 for -6 yards (98-J.Odrick). FUMBLES (98-J.Odrick) [98-J.Odrick], RECOVERED by MIA-79-D.Shelby at KC 19. 79-D.Shelby to KC 19 for no gain (68-R.Harris).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 49 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -17.6% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -14.88 total EPA
  • Arian SmithArian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play+0.094-0.174
Offensive success rate44.2%46.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.264-0.304
Rush EPA/play-0.073-0.115
Defensive EPA/play+0.174-0.094
Defensive success rate53.9%55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.09 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: -0.17 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +8.06 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -15.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Khalil DavisKansas City Chiefs — Khalil Davis (Q2 6:46)
  • Travis KelceKansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Arian Smith pass) (Q2 1:42)
  • Miami Dolphins — B. Hartline (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q3 12:14)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — J. McKnight (Arian Smith pass) (Q3 6:42)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — J. McKnight (Arian Smith pass) (Q4 4:39)
  • Cedric GrayKansas City Chiefs — Cedric Gray (Q4 0:19)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:02)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q3 5:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIA 21 (Q2 6:46) — (6:46) 34-K.Davis right guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 6:38) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIA 20 (Q2 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 1:35) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the KC 4 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 9-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 12–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 12:14); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 12:07) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q3 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 22-J.McKnight for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 6:36) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q3 5:59) — (5:59) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 99 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 11-A.Smith sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 94-R.Starks and 53-J.Jenkins)..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 22-J.McKnight for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 32-C.Gray right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:13) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at KC 14 for -6 yards (98-J.Odrick). FUMBLES (98-J.Odrick) [98-J.Odrick], RECOVERED by MIA-79-D.Shelby at KC 19. 79-D.Shelby to KC 19 for no gain (68-R.Harris). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -3.76]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith scrambles right end ran ob at MIA 41 for 13 yards. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.35]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at 50 for -3 yards (sack split by 92-D.Poe and 20-C.Owens). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -2.36]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 11-A.Smith sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 94-R.Starks and 53-J.Jenkins). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -0.92]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 6:36) — 5-C.Santos kicks 72 yards from KC 35 to MIA -7. 14-J.Landry to KC 33 for 74 yards (23-P.Gaines). KC-20-C.Owens was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.03]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at KC 14 for -6 yards (98-J.Odrick). FUMBLES (98-J.Odrick) [98-J.Odrick], RECOVERED by MIA-79-D.Shelby at KC 19. 79-D.Shelby to KC 19 for no gain (68-R.Harris). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -3.76]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 34-K.Davis up the middle to MIA 33 for 1 yard (21-B.Grimes). FUMBLES (21-B.Grimes), RECOVERED by MIA-93-J.Trusnik at MIA 28. 93-J.Trusnik to MIA 28 for no gain (72-E.Fisher). [WPA -2.1% · EPA -3.76]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.6% · EPA +3.52]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 10:40) — (10:40) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 80-A.Fasano pushed ob at KC 18 for 13 yards (29-W.Davis). PENALTY on MIA, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at KC 18. Penalty on Miami bench. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +3.16]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:46 · MIA 21 · Score 6-0
    (6:46) 34-K.Davis right guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:38 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 1:42 · MIA 20 · Score 13-0
    (1:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:35 · MIA 2 · Score 14-0
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  5. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · KC 4 · Score 14-3
    (:02) 9-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  6. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 12:14 · KC 1 · Score 14-9
    (12:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 82-B.Hartline for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Group celebration.
  7. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 12:07 · KC 2 · Score 14-10
    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 6:42 · MIA 11 · Score 20-10
    (6:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 22-J.McKnight for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 6:36 · MIA 2 · Score 21-10
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  10. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 5:59 · KC 33 · Score 21-13
    (5:59) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  11. Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q3 2:42 · MIA 99 · Score 21-15
    (2:42) 11-A.Smith sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 94-R.Starks and 53-J.Jenkins).
  12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:39 · MIA 4 · Score 27-15
    (4:39) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 22-J.McKnight for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · MIA 6 · Score 33-15
    (:19) 32-C.Gray right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 0:13 · MIA 2 · Score 34-15
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

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

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins on 2014-09-21?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins 34-15 in Week 3, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins?

Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Miami Dolphins 12; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 34, Miami Dolphins 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Davis (Q2 6:46) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (A. Smith pass) (Q2 1:42) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Hartline (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 12:14) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. McKnight (A. Smith pass) (Q3 6:42) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. McKnight (A. Smith pass) (Q4 4:39) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Gray (Q4 0:19) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q3 5:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 42.9% completion, -17.6% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -14.88 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 59.4% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.45 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins?

Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-3.76 EPA): (13:38) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at KC 14 for -6 yards (98-J.Odrick). FUMBLES (98-J.Odrick) [98-J.Odrick], RECOVERED by MIA-79-D.Shelby at KC 19. 79-D.Shelby to KC 19 for no gai.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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