Dolphins 27–14 Bears: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2014

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

R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.86 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill right end to CHI 9 for 30 yards (26-T.Jennings)..

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 27–14 Chicago Bears
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 14–0 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ryan Tannehill
Top passer: J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play: (7:13) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 20-R.J…
Game date: 2014-10-19

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Chicago Bears 27–14 on 2014-10-19. Ryan Tannehill posted a game-high +12.94 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	7	7	7	6	0	27
Chicago Bears	0	0	7	7	0	14

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

MIA 10

CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:56TD
CCC. Clay
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 13
Score
6-0
(6:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 42-C.Clay for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:51XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
7-0
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:26TD
MWM. Wallace
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 10
Score
13-0
(5:26) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:20XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
14-0
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 8:06TD
MFM. Forte
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 10
Score
14-6
(8:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q3 7:59XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
14-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:36TD
LML. Miller
Points+6
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
20-7
(:36) 26-L.Miller left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:31XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
CHI 2
Score
21-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:37FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 14
Score
24-7
(13:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:41TD
MFM. Forte
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
24-13
(7:41) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago Bears
Q4 7:38XP
RGR. Gould
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
24-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:16FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
CHI 1
Score
27-14
(2:16) 9-C.Sturgis 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +12.94 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
3C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
4Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
5J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
6M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
7D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
8Dn. Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 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 Tannehill — MIA · Passing

Ryan Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+12.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Ryan Tannehill's top snap (+3.86 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill right end to CHI 9 for 30 yards (26-T.Jennings).

Biggest single play (-7.30 EPA): J. Cutler — (7:13) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at MIA 21. 20-R.Jones to CHI 29 for 50 yards (15-B.Marshall). FUMBLES (15-B.Marshall), recovered by MIA-5

Quarterback report card

J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -13.35 total EPA
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 37 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +14.8% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +12.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Chicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play	+0.070	-0.164
Offensive success rate	48.2%	40.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.350	-0.334
Rush EPA/play	+0.047	+0.093
Defensive EPA/play	+0.164	-0.070
Defensive success rate	59.1%	51.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.07 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Chicago Bears: -0.16 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Chicago Bears: 9 drives, -10.79 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +5.98 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q1 6:56)
Miami Dolphins — M. Wallace (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q2 5:26)
Chicago Bears — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 8:06)
Miami Dolphins — L. Miller (Q3 0:36)
Chicago Bears — M. Forte (Q4 7:41)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q4 13:37)
Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q4 2:16)

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 CHI 13 (Q1 6:56) — (6:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 42-C.Clay for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 6:51) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q2 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 5:20) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q3 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 7:59) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 0:36) — (:36) 26-L.Miller left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 0:31) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 7:38) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CHI 1 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 9-C.Sturgis 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Chicago Bears (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at MIA 21. 20-R.Jones to CHI 29 for 50 yards (15-B.Marshall). FUMBLES (15-B.Marshall), recovered by MIA-5 [WPA -19.9% · EPA -7.30]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill right end to CHI 9 for 30 yards (26-T.Jennings). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.86]
Chicago Bears (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 83-M.Bennett pushed ob at MIA 45 for 16 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.43]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay ran ob at CHI 41 for 25 yards. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +2.40]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at CHI 32 for -7 yards (90-J.Ratliff). [WPA -6.8% · EPA -1.77]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Chicago Bears (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at MIA 21. 20-R.Jones to CHI 29 for 50 yards (15-B.Marshall). FUMBLES (15-B.Marshall), recovered by MIA-5 [WPA -19.9% · EPA -7.30]
Chicago Bears (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CHI 16 for -8 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake) [91-C.Wake], RECOVERED by MIA-91-C.Wake at CHI 16. 91-C.Wake to CHI 16 for no gain (63-R.Garza). [WPA -3.2% · EPA -4.61]
Chicago Bears (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 88-D.Rosario to CHI 35 for 10 yards (24-C.Finnegan). FUMBLES (24-C.Finnegan), RECOVERED by MIA-94-R.Starks at CHI 35. 94-R.Starks to CHI 35 for no gain [WPA -1.0% · EPA -4.16]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill right end to CHI 9 for 30 yards (26-T.Jennings). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.86]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 6:56 · CHI 13 · Score 6-0
(6:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 42-C.Clay for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 6:51 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 5:26 · CHI 10 · Score 13-0
(5:26) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 5:20 · CHI 2 · Score 14-0
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 8:06 · MIA 10 · Score 14-6
(8:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 7:59 · MIA 2 · Score 14-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 0:36 · CHI 2 · Score 20-7
(:36) 26-L.Miller left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 0:31 · CHI 2 · Score 21-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 13:37 · CHI 14 · Score 24-7
(13:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 7:41 · MIA 1 · Score 24-13
(7:41) (Shotgun) 22-M.Forte right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 7:38 · MIA 2 · Score 24-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Cain, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:16 · CHI 1 · Score 27-14
(2:16) 9-C.Sturgis 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

Key takeaways

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

Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears on 2014-10-19?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Chicago Bears 27-14 in Week 7, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 6, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 27, Chicago Bears 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 6:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 5:26) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 8:06) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q3 0:36) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (Q4 7:41) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 13:37, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 2:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears?

J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 52.5% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -13.35 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 67.6% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.94 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.86 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill right end to CHI 9 for 30 yards (26-T.Jennings)..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

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