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NFL · Week 17 · December 28, 2014 · 12 min read

New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins: 2014 Week 17 Recap

Jets defeat Dolphins 37–24 in Week 17

Geno Smith led Fantasy Impact as Jets prevailed in a 37–24 Week 17 finish.

New York Jets 37 4–12 Winner
Final 37–24
Miami Dolphins 24 8–8
Winner
New York Jets
Final score
37–24
Halftime
New York Jets 14–17 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Ryan Tannehill
FantasyHQ MVP
Geno Smith
Game date
December 28, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Geno Smith
    Geno Smith 20/29 · 357 YDS · 3 TD +26.1 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Decker 10 REC · 221 YDS · 1 TD +17.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Z.Sudfeld 2 REC · 44 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • B.Hartline 5 REC · 94 YDS +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Miller 21 CAR · 178 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Clay 5 REC · 45 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The New York Jets defeated the Miami Dolphins 37–24 in Week 17 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-28, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (+21.7% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when New York Jets swung the momentum.

In Week 17 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-28, the New York Jets took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 37–24 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 -7.33 total EPA, and -5.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, G. Smith (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +26.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+21.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (4:19) (Punt formation) 4-R.Quigley pass short middle to 44-Z.Sudfeld to MIA 23 for 38 yards (14-J.Landry).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New York Jets771013037
Miami Dolphins31470024

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 G. Smith · New York Jets · Passing · +26.11 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  2. 2 E. Decker · New York Jets · Receiving · +17.08 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
  3. 3 B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  4. 4 L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +7.34 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  5. 5 Z. Sudfeld · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
  6. 6 R. Quigley · New York Jets · Passing · +4.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.49 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Amaro · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  8. 8 C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 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 (+26.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.

The signature play (+7.15 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New York Jets — C. Owusu (Q1 48:21)
  • Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 40:54)
  • New York Jets — C. Ivory (G. Smith pass) (Q2 36:50)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 30:50)
  • Miami Dolphins — L. Miller (Q3 28:05)
  • New York Jets — E. Decker (G. Smith pass) (Q3 26:46)
  • New York Jets — J. Cumberland (G. Smith pass) (Q4 3:28)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q1 51:30)
  • New York Jets — N. Folk (Q3 21:35)
  • New York Jets — N. Folk (Q4 14:19)
  • New York Jets — N. Folk (Q4 0:44)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q1 51:30) — (6:30) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 23 (Q1 48:21) — (3:21) 14-C.Owusu right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 48:11) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 40:54) — (10:54) 30-Dn. Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 40:44) — 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 8 (Q2 36:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 33-C.Ivory for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 36:44) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 23 (Q2 30:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 42-C.Clay for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:43) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 97 (Q3 28:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 27:51) — 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 74 (Q3 26:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 26:35) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q3 21:35) — (6:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 23 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 85-J.Cumberland for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 3:22) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 22 (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • New York Jets (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) (Punt formation) 4-R.Quigley pass short middle to 44-Z.Sudfeld to MIA 23 for 38 yards (14-J.Landry). [WPA +21.7% · EPA +4.49]
  • New York Jets (Q3 23:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 87-E.Decker to MIA 13 for 50 yards (21-B.Grimes). [WPA +18.4% · EPA +4.74]
  • New York Jets (Q2 43:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith left end to NYJ 21 for 2 yards (20-R.Jones). FUMBLES (20-R.Jones), RECOVERED by MIA-93-J.Trusnik at NYJ 21. 93-J.Trusnik to NYJ 21 for no gain (7-G.Smith). [WPA -16.7% · EPA -4.95]
  • New York Jets (Q3 28:10) — (13:10) 33-C.Ivory right guard to MIA 3 for no gain (53-J.Jenkins). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -3.64]
  • New York Jets (Q3 30:00) — 9-C.Sturgis kicks 64 yards from MIA 35 to NYJ 1. 14-C.Owusu to MIA 12 for 87 yards (41-R.Stanford). [WPA +16.0% · EPA +4.45]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 28:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +7.15]
  • New York Jets (Q3 26:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.0% · EPA +7.13]
  • New York Jets (Q2 43:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith left end to NYJ 21 for 2 yards (20-R.Jones). FUMBLES (20-R.Jones), RECOVERED by MIA-93-J.Trusnik at NYJ 21. 93-J.Trusnik to NYJ 21 for no gain (7-G.Smith). [WPA -16.7% · EPA -4.95]
  • New York Jets (Q3 23:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 87-E.Decker to MIA 13 for 50 yards (21-B.Grimes). [WPA +18.4% · EPA +4.74]

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) · 48 dropbacks · 47.9% completion · -5.0% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.33 total EPA
  • G.Smith (New York Jets) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +14.7% CPOE · +0.90 EPA/play · +26.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatNew York JetsMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play+0.195-0.022
Offensive success rate45.7%49.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.945-0.153
Rush EPA/play-0.409+0.372
Defensive EPA/play+0.022-0.195
Defensive success rate50.5%54.3%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -1.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 13 drives, +15.83 total EPA, 7 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.
  • G. Smith (NYJ) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 51:30 · NYJ 19 · Score 0-3
    (6:30) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  2. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 48:21 · MIA 23 · Score 6-3
    (3:21) 14-C.Owusu right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 48:11 · MIA 2 · Score 7-3
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 40:54 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-9
    (10:54) 30-Dn. Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 40:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-10
    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  6. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 36:50 · MIA 8 · Score 13-10
    (6:50) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 33-C.Ivory for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 36:44 · MIA 2 · Score 14-10
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  8. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 30:50 · NYJ 23 · Score 14-16
    (:50) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 42-C.Clay for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 30:43 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-17
    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  10. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 28:05 · NYJ 97 · Score 14-23
    (13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 27:51 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-24
    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  12. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 26:46 · MIA 74 · Score 20-24
    (11:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 26:35 · MIA 2 · Score 21-24
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  14. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 21:35 · MIA 8 · Score 24-24
    (6:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  15. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 14:19 · MIA 5 · Score 27-24
    (14:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  16. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:28 · MIA 23 · Score 33-24
    (3:28) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 85-J.Cumberland for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 3:22 · MIA 2 · Score 34-24
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  18. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:44 · MIA 22 · Score 37-24
    (:44) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 37-24 in Week 17, 2014 on 2014-12-28.

What was the final score of New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

The final score was New York Jets 37, Miami Dolphins 24 (NYJ 37-24 MIA) in Week 17, 2014 on 2014-12-28.

What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 14; Q3: New York Jets 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New York Jets 13, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: New York Jets 37, Miami Dolphins 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

New York Jets touchdown — C. Owusu (Q1 48:21) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 40:54) New York Jets touchdown — C. Ivory (G. Smith pass) (Q2 36:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 30:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q3 28:05) New York Jets touchdown — E. Decker (G. Smith pass) (Q3 26:46) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cumberland (G. Smith pass) (Q4 3:28) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 51:30, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 21:35, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 14:19, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 0:44, 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), 47.9% completion, -5.0% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.33 total passing EPA. G. Smith (New York Jets), 69.0% completion, +14.7% CPOE, +0.90 EPA per dropback, +26.11 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 +26.11 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.15 EPA): (13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.7%.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 3-12 Now 4-12 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L

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