Game story
In Week 17 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-29, the New York Jets took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 20–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -3.50 total EPA, and -9.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Smith (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.10 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (:09) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Smith · New York Jets · Passing · +5.10 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 2 G. Smith · New York Jets · Rushing · +5.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 3 D. Nelson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4 R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 5 B. Powell · New York Jets · Passing · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 6 J. Cumberland · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 7 M. Thigpen · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 8 K. Winslow · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Smith — NYJ · Passing
G. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+5.10) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.28 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (4:12) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle intended for 14-Mar.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-E.Reed at MIA 43. 22-E.Reed to MIA 26 for 17 yards (18-R.Matthews). PENALTY on MIA-51-M.Pouncey, Low Block, 13 yards, enforced
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass)
- New York Jets — S. Richardson
- New York Jets — G. Smith
Field goals
- New York Jets — N. Folk
- New York Jets — N. Folk
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q2 41:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 41:51) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 33:24) — (3:24) 91-S.Richardson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 33:20) — (Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 30:03) — (Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q2 30:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 43:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 18-R.Matthews to NYJ 9 for 21 yards (22-E.Reed) [52-D.Harris].
- New York Jets (Q1 50:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 86-D.Nelson ran ob at MIA 45 for 24 yards.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 44:22) — (14:22) 26-L.Miller left guard to NYJ 30 for 12 yards (26-D.Landry).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 19:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 11-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Milliner at NYJ 22. 27-D.Milliner to NYJ 22 for no gain (11-M.Wallace). PENALTY on NYJ-96-M.Wilkerson, Un
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle intended for 14-Mar.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-E.Reed at MIA 43. 22-E.Reed to MIA 26 for 17 yards (18-R.Matthews). PENALTY on MIA-51-M.Pouncey, Low Block,
- New York Jets (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
- New York Jets (Q2 30:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 50:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 86-D.Nelson ran ob at MIA 45 for 24 yards.
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) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -9.7% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.50 total EPA
- G.Smith (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.4% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.217 | -0.085 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.028 | -0.304 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.048 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 61.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -11.20 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, +4.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- G. Smith (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Tannehill (MIA) 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 TD (+6) — Q2 41:56 · NYJ 5 · Score 0-6
(11:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 41:51 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 33:24 · MIA 1 · Score 6-7
(3:24) 91-S.Richardson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 33:20 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:09 · MIA 7 · Score 13-7
(:09) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 30:03 · MIA 2 · Score 14-7
(Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 4:22 · MIA 17 · Score 17-7
(4:22) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 3:03 · MIA 8 · Score 20-7
(3:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 20-7 in Week 17, 2013 on 2013-12-29.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was New York Jets 20, Miami Dolphins 7 (NYJ 20-7 MIA) in Week 17, 2013 on 2013-12-29.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Q2: New York Jets 14, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New York Jets 6, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: New York Jets 20, Miami Dolphins 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 41:56) New York Jets touchdown — S. Richardson (Q2 33:24) New York Jets touchdown — G. Smith (Q2 30:09) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 4:22, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 3:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 48.8% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.50 total passing EPA. G. Smith (New York Jets), 51.5% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.10 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
G. Smith (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +5.10 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.28 EPA): (4:12) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle intended for 14-Mar.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-E.Reed at MIA 43. 22-E.Reed to MIA 26 for 17 yards (18-R.Matthews). PENALTY on MIA-51-M. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.0%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L
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