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NFL · Week 10 · November 9, 2014 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions: 2014 Week 10 Recap

Lions defeat Dolphins 20–16 in Week 10

G.Tate led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 16–20 Week 10 finish.

Miami Dolphins 16 5–4
Final 16–20
Detroit Lions 20 7–2 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
16–20
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 3–10 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
G.Tate
Game date
November 9, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Dorian Williams
    Dorian Williams 3 REC · 27 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Landry 7 REC · 42 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Gibson 2 REC · 20 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • G.Tate 11 REC · 109 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Collins 2 REC · 30 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Riddick 2 REC · 5 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 20–16 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 3–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
G. Tate
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(1:35) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-E.Mitchell), Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Hol…
Game date
2014-11-09

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Miami Dolphins 20–16 on 2014-11-09. G. Tate posted a game-high +4.98 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins03163016
Detroit Lions100010020

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 6:24FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 8
    Score
    0-3

    (6:24) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 4:06TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 49
    Score
    0-9

    (4:06) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 3:58XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    0-10

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:17FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 5
    Score
    3-10

    (:17) 9-C.Sturgis 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 8:29FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 32
    Score
    6-10

    (8:29) 9-C.Sturgis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 8:24FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 35
    Score
    6-10

    9-C.Sturgis kicks 69 yards from MIA 35 to DET -4. 12-J.Ross to DET 23 for 27 yards (35-W.Aikens).

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 8:16FG
    Jaheim Bell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 77
    Score
    6-10

    (8:16) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell right end to DET 26 for 3 yards (25-L.Delmas).

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 1:22TD
    MWM. Wallace

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 3
    Score
    12-10

    (1:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-23-D.Slay, Defensive Holding, declined.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 1:17XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    13-10

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

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 12:07FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 32
    Score
    13-13

    (12:07) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 4:23FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    16-13

    (4:23) 9-C.Sturgis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:36TD
    TRT. Riddick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 11
    Score
    16-19

    (:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 25-T.Riddick for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:29XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    16-20

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Collins · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  4. 4Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.03 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  5. 5Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  6. 6Jaheim BellJaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  8. 8Sam MartinSam Martin · Detroit Lions · Passing · +1.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 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

G. Tate — DET · Receiving

G. Tate posted the highest total EPA (+4.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

G. Tate's top snap (+1.59 EPA): (1:12) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate to MIA 17 for 10 yards (25-L.Delmas). The Replay Official challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Biggest single play (-8.17 EPA): Matt Prater — (1:35) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-E.Mitchell), Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin, RECOVERED by MIA-95-D.Jordan at MIA 39. 95-D.Jordan to DET 3 for 58 yards (89-K.Davis).

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.03 total EPA
  • Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +4.6% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.177-0.143
Offensive success rate42.1%42.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.075+0.102
Rush EPA/play-0.670-0.386
Defensive EPA/play+0.143+0.177
Defensive success rate57.6%57.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.18, Detroit Lions -0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: -0.18 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.14 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -12.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -13.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 4:06)
  • Miami Dolphins — M. Wallace (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q3 1:22)
  • Detroit Lions — T. Riddick (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 0:36)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q1 6:24)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:17)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q3 8:29)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q3 8:24)
  • Jaheim BellMiami Dolphins — Jaheim Bell (Q3 8:16)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 12:07)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q4 4:23)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 49 (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 3:58) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 9-C.Sturgis 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 16–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DET 32 (Q3 8:29) — (8:29) 9-C.Sturgis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIA 35 (Q3 8:24) — 9-C.Sturgis kicks 69 yards from MIA 35 to DET -4. 12-J.Ross to DET 23 for 27 yards (35-W.Aikens).; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIA 77 (Q3 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell right end to DET 26 for 3 yards (25-L.Delmas).; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 1:22); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 1:17) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIA 32 (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DET 2 (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 9-C.Sturgis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q4 0:36); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:29) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q3 1:35) — (1:35) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-E.Mitchell), Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin, RECOVERED by MIA-95-D.Jordan at MIA 39. 95-D.Jordan to DET 3 for 58 yards (89-K.Davis). [WPA -29.3% · EPA -8.17]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 25-T.Riddick for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was co [WPA +28.2% · EPA +3.58]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate to MIA 17 for 10 yards (25-L.Delmas). The Replay Official challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field [WPA +15.2% · EPA +1.59]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +1.48]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 10:26) — (10:26) (Punt formation) 6-S.Martin pass short middle to 45-J.Collins to MIA 31 for 24 yards (14-J.Landry). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.23]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q3 1:35) — (1:35) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-E.Mitchell), Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin, RECOVERED by MIA-95-D.Jordan at MIA 39. 95-D.Jordan to DET 3 for 58 yards (89-K.Davis). [WPA -29.3% · EPA -8.17]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 89-G.Hoskins INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Ihedigbo at DET 14. 32-J.Ihedigbo to MIA 16 for 70 yards (17-R.Tannehill). PENALTY on DET-32-J.Ihedigbo, [WPA -12.2% · EPA -7.43]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 30-Dn.Thomas left tackle to DET 45 for 1 yard (94-E.Ansah). FUMBLES (94-E.Ansah), RECOVERED by DET-57-J.Bynes at DET 44. Penalty on MIA-70-J.James, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -5.62]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 5:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA -1. Touchback. [WPA -6.5% · EPA -4.64]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 6:24 · MIA 8 · Score 0-3
    (6:24) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  2. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 4:06 · MIA 49 · Score 0-9
    (4:06) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 3:58 · MIA 2 · Score 0-10
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  4. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · DET 5 · Score 3-10
    (:17) 9-C.Sturgis 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  5. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 8:29 · DET 32 · Score 6-10
    (8:29) 9-C.Sturgis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  6. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 8:24 · MIA 35 · Score 6-10
    9-C.Sturgis kicks 69 yards from MIA 35 to DET -4. 12-J.Ross to DET 23 for 27 yards (35-W.Aikens).
  7. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 8:16 · MIA 77 · Score 6-10
    (8:16) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell right end to DET 26 for 3 yards (25-L.Delmas).
  8. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 1:22 · DET 3 · Score 12-10
    (1:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-23-D.Slay, Defensive Holding, declined.
  9. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 1:17 · DET 2 · Score 13-10
    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  10. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 12:07 · MIA 32 · Score 13-13
    (12:07) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  11. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 4:23 · DET 2 · Score 16-13
    (4:23) 9-C.Sturgis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  12. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · MIA 11 · Score 16-19
    (:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 25-T.Riddick for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was co
  13. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:29 · MIA 2 · Score 16-20
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Key takeaways

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

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • G. Tate (Detroit Lions) 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 Detroit Lions on 2014-11-09?

The Detroit Lions beat the Miami Dolphins 20-16 in Week 10, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Detroit Lions 10; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 16, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Miami Dolphins 16, Detroit Lions 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 4:06) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 1:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Riddick (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 0:36) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 6:24, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q3 8:29, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q3 8:24, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Bell (Q3 8:16, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 12:07, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 4:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 54.3% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.03 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 64.3% completion, +4.6% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?

G. Tate (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+1.59 EPA): (1:12) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate to MIA 17 for 10 yards (25-L.Delmas). The Replay Official challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. The .

Was Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Detroit Lions won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W

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