Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 41–13 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 13–14 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:47) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Collins), Center-92-J.Denney, Hold…
- Game date
- 2014-12-14
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 41–13 on 2014-12-14. T. Brady posted a game-high +11.23 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 7 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(12:47) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Collins), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-25-K.Arrington at NE 38. 25-K.Arrington for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:02) 9-C.Sturgis 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:03) (Shotgun) 34-S.Vereen right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(4:31) 9-C.Sturgis 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep left to 11-M.Wallace [54-D.Hightower]. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-M.Wallace for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Hightower].
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(11:09) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(4:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski now has 1,160 career points, new franchise record (Vinatieri 1,158).
(4:35) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Odrick].
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:33) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 24 3rd-quarter points, new franchise record.
(6:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:47TD CSC. SturgisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 23
- Score
- 0-6
(12:47) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Collins), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-25-K.Arrington at NE 38. 25-K.Arrington for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:36XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:02FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 3-7
(1:02) 9-C.Sturgis 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:03TD SVS. VereenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 3-13
(8:03) (Shotgun) 34-S.Vereen right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:59XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 3-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:31FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 6-14
(4:31) 9-C.Sturgis 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:11TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 32
- Score
- 12-14
(:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep left to 11-M.Wallace [54-D.Hightower]. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-M.Wallace for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Hightower].
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:05XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 13-14
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:09TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 13-20
(11:09) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:04XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:46FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 17
- Score
- 13-24
(4:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski now has 1,160 career points, new franchise record (Vinatieri 1,158).
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:35TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 27
- Score
- 13-30
(4:35) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Odrick].
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:30XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-31
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:33TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 13-37
(1:33) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:29XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-38
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 24 3rd-quarter points, new franchise record.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:24FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 18
- Score
- 13-41
(6:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +11.23 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +10.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 3J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7S. Vereen · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8S. Vereen · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.15 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+11.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-4.92 EPA): (5:53) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 19-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 93-J.Trusnik at MIA 34. 93-J.Trusnik to MIA 34 for no gain (63-D.Connolly; 66-B.Stork).
Biggest single play (-9.32 EPA): C. Sturgis — (12:47) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Collins), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-25-K.Arrington at NE 38. 25-K.Arrington for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Ryan Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 54 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +2.5% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.69 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.188 | +0.127 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 54.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.031 | +0.304 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.292 | +0.021 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.127 | +0.188 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.7% | 59.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.19 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -18.44 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +10.28 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — K. Arrington
- New England Patriots — S. Vereen
- Miami Dolphins — M. Wallace (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 23 (Q1 12:47); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 12:36) — 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 6 (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 9-C.Sturgis 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q2 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 34-S.Vereen right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 7:59) — 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 35 (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) 9-C.Sturgis 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 32 (Q2 0:11); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:05) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 24–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 11:04) — 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 17 (Q3 4:46); New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Odrick].; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 4:30) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q3 1:33) — (1:33) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 1:29) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 24 3rd-quarter points, new franchise record..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Collins), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-25-K.Arrington at NE 38. 25-K.Arrington for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-M.Wallace to NE 30 for 50 yards (21-M.Butler).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep left to 11-M.Wallace [54-D.Hightower]. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehil
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 19-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 93-J.Trusnik at MIA 34. 93-J.Trusnik to MIA 34 for no gain (63-D.Connolly; 66-B.Stork).
- New England Patriots (Q3 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles right tackle pushed ob at MIA 3 for 17 yards (35-W.Aikens).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Collins), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-25-K.Arrington at NE 38. 25-K.Arrington for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle intended for 10-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Harmon at NE 32. 30-D.Harmon pushed ob at MIA 8 for 60 yards (64-S.Satele).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep left to 11-M.Wallace [54-D.Hightower]. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehil
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 19-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 93-J.Trusnik at MIA 34. 93-J.Trusnik to MIA 34 for no gain (63-D.Connolly; 66-B.Stork).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 12:47 · NE 23 · Score 0-6
(12:47) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-J.Collins), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-25-K.Arrington at NE 38. 25-K.Arrington for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 12:36 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 1:02 · NE 6 · Score 3-7
(1:02) 9-C.Sturgis 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:03 · MIA 3 · Score 3-13
(8:03) (Shotgun) 34-S.Vereen right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:59 · MIA 2 · Score 3-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 4:31 · NE 35 · Score 6-14
(4:31) 9-C.Sturgis 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · NE 32 · Score 12-14
(:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep left to 11-M.Wallace [54-D.Hightower]. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehil - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · NE 2 · Score 13-14
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:09 · MIA 3 · Score 13-20
(11:09) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 11:04 · MIA 2 · Score 13-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 4:46 · MIA 17 · Score 13-24
(4:46) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski now has 1,160 career points, new franchise record (Vinatieri 1,158). - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 4:35 · MIA 27 · Score 13-30
(4:35) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Odrick]. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:30 · MIA 2 · Score 13-31
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 1:33 · MIA 6 · Score 13-37
(1:33) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 11-J.Edelman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 1:29 · MIA 2 · Score 13-38
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 24 3rd-quarter points, new franchise record. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:24 · MIA 18 · Score 13-41
(6:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2014-12-14?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 41-13 in Week 15, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 24; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 13, New England Patriots 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — K. Arrington (Q1 12:47) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Vereen (Q2 8:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 0:11) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q3 11:09) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 4:35) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q3 1:33) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 1:02, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 4:31, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 4:46, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 53.7% completion, +2.5% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.69 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 56.8% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-4.92 EPA): (5:53) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 19-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 93-J.Trusnik at MIA 34. 93-J.Trusnik to MIA 34 for no gain (63-D.Connolly; 66-B.Stork)..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
New England Patriots
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
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