Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 33–20 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 20–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Moreno
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-M.Wallace to MIA 37 for 3 yards (9…
- Game date
- 2014-09-07
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 33–20 on 2014-09-07, overcoming New England Patriots's 20–10 halftime lead. K. Moreno posted a game-high +4.83 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(11:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 26-L.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(5:15) 34-S.Vereen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(8:45) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(2:03) 9-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:10) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. Penalty on MIA-24-C.Finnegan, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
(10:50) 9-C.Sturgis 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(7:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(2:42) 9-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(3:36) (Shotgun) 28-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(2:49) 9-C.Sturgis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:52TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 0-6
(11:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 26-L.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:46XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:15TD SVS. VereenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 6-7
(5:15) 34-S.Vereen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:10XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:27FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 29
- Score
- 10-7
(1:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:45TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 16-7
(8:45) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:37XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:03FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 20
- Score
- 17-10
(2:03) 9-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:10FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 27
- Score
- 20-10
(:10) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. Penalty on MIA-24-C.Finnegan, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:50FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 20-13
(10:50) 9-C.Sturgis 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:01TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 14
- Score
- 20-19
(7:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:55XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 20-20
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:42FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 20-23
(2:42) 9-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:36TD KMK. MorenoPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 20-29
(3:36) (Shotgun) 28-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:29XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 20-30
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:49FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 9
- Score
- 20-33
(2:49) 9-C.Sturgis 27 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).
- 1K. Moreno · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.83 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3S. Vereen · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 4G. Hoskins · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
- 5T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 6J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 7B. Gibson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 8B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 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
K. Moreno — MIA · Rushing
K. Moreno posted the highest total EPA (+4.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
K. Moreno's top snap (+2.54 EPA): (3:36) (Shotgun) 28-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.29 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (3:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-M.Wallace to MIA 37 for 3 yards (91-J.Collins). FUMBLES (91-J.Collins), RECOVERED by NE-51-J.Mayo at MIA 35.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 65 dropbacks · 44.6% completion · -8.6% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -15.21 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -5.8% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.114 | +0.012 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.3% | 55.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.234 | -0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.113 | +0.056 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.012 | +0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.6% | 65.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.11 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, +1.08 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, -11.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- New England Patriots — S. Vereen
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Miami Dolphins — M. Wallace (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — K. Moreno
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 26-L.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 11:46) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) 34-S.Vereen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 5:10) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 29 (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q2 8:45) — (8:45) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 8:37) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 20 (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) 9-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 27 (Q2 0:10).
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) 9-C.Sturgis 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 14 (Q3 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 6:55) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 3 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 9-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 28-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 3:29) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 9 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 9-C.Sturgis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-M.Wallace to MIA 37 for 3 yards (91-J.Collins). FUMBLES (91-J.Collins), RECOVERED by NE-51-J.Mayo at MIA 35.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left intended for 11-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Dennard [54-D.Hightower] at NE 6. 37-A.Dennard to NE 6 for no gain (11-M.Wallace).
- New England Patriots (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 34 for -3 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake) [91-C.Wake], RECOVERED by MIA-25-L.Delmas at NE 34. 25-L.Delmas to NE 34 for no gain (12-T.Brady).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard to NE 40 for 13 yards (26-L.Ryan). FUMBLES (26-L.Ryan), RECOVERED by NE-24-D.Revis at NE 34. 24-D.Revis to NE 34 for no gain (26-L.Miller).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-M.Wallace to MIA 37 for 3 yards (91-J.Collins). FUMBLES (91-J.Collins), RECOVERED by NE-51-J.Mayo at MIA 35.
- New England Patriots (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 34 for -3 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake) [91-C.Wake], RECOVERED by MIA-25-L.Delmas at NE 34. 25-L.Delmas to NE 34 for no gain (12-T.Brady).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard to NE 40 for 13 yards (26-L.Ryan). FUMBLES (26-L.Ryan), RECOVERED by NE-24-D.Revis at NE 34. 24-D.Revis to NE 34 for no gain (26-L.Miller).
- New England Patriots (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 10 for -8 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake) [91-C.Wake], RECOVERED by MIA-76-A.Johnson at NE 14. 76-A.Johnson to NE 14 for no gain (65-J.Devey).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 11:52 · NE 4 · Score 0-6
(11:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 26-L.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 11:46 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:15 · MIA 2 · Score 6-7
(5:15) 34-S.Vereen up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:10 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:27 · MIA 29 · Score 10-7
(1:27) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:45 · MIA 6 · Score 16-7
(8:45) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 8:37 · MIA 2 · Score 17-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 2:03 · NE 20 · Score 17-10
(2:03) 9-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · MIA 27 · Score 20-10
(:10) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. Penalty on MIA-24-C.Finnegan, Running Into the Kicker, declined. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 10:50 · NE 6 · Score 20-13
(10:50) 9-C.Sturgis 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 7:01 · NE 14 · Score 20-19
(7:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 6:55 · NE 2 · Score 20-20
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 2:42 · NE 3 · Score 20-23
(2:42) 9-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:36 · NE 4 · Score 20-29
(3:36) (Shotgun) 28-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:29 · NE 2 · Score 20-30
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:49 · NE 9 · Score 20-33
(2:49) 9-C.Sturgis 27 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.
- K. Moreno (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins on 2014-09-07?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 33-20 in Week 1, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New England Patriots 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: New England Patriots 10, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 13; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Final: New England Patriots 20, Miami Dolphins 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 11:52) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Vereen (Q1 5:15) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 8:45) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 7:01) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Moreno (Q4 3:36) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 1:27, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 2:03, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q3 10:50, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q3 2:42, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 2:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 44.6% completion, -8.6% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -15.21 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 51.4% completion, -5.8% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.28 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
K. Moreno (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.83 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+2.54 EPA): (3:36) (Shotgun) 28-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Now 0-1 L
Miami Dolphins
Now 1-0 W
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