Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 37–35 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 17–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ryan Tannehill
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2014-12-21
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Minnesota Vikings 37–35 on 2014-12-21, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 17–7 halftime lead. Ryan Tannehill posted a game-high +25.32 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 41 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 35 |
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(4:34) 72-A.Wentworth reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(11:40) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 15-G.Jennings for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(4:59) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 80-D.Sims for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(8:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-M.Wallace for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(9:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(6:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-M.Wallace for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(4:59) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-21-B.Grimes, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-M.Asiata rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on MIA-50-O.Vernon, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(4:40) (Shotgun) 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(1:16) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 34-D.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:45) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punt is BLOCKED by 78-T.Fede, Center-46-C.Loeffler, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 4:34TD MAM. AsiataPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 6-0
(4:34) 72-A.Wentworth reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 4:23XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 21
- Score
- 13-0
(11:40) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 15-G.Jennings for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:34XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-0
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:59TD DSD. SimsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 14
- Score
- 14-6
(4:59) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 80-D.Sims for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:53XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:06FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 17-7
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:38TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 16
- Score
- 17-13
(8:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-M.Wallace for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:29XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-14
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 15:00TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 17-20
(15:00) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:57XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-21
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:56FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 20-21
(9:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:44TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 20-27
(6:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-M.Wallace for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:39XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 20-28
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:59TD Jacardia WrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 8
- Score
- 26-28
(4:59) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-21-B.Grimes, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:46Safety MAM. AsiataPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 28-28
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-M.Asiata rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on MIA-50-O.Vernon, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:40TD MAM. AsiataPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 34-28
(4:40) (Shotgun) 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:35XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 35-28
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:16TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 35-34
(1:16) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 34-D.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:11XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 35-35
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:45Safety JLJ. LockePoints+2
- Yard line
- MIA 89
- Score
- 35-37
(:45) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punt is BLOCKED by 78-T.Fede, Center-46-C.Loeffler, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +25.32 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2
Teddy Bridgewater · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.21 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 3M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 4Gary Jennings · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
- 5Dorian Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 6Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 7C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8M. Asiata · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.22 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
Ryan Tannehill — MIA · Passing
Ryan Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+25.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
Ryan Tannehill's top snap (-6.80 EPA): (12:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIA 34. 22-H.Smith to MIA 23 for 11 yards (17-R.Tannehill).
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 · 64.8% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +25.32 total EPA
- Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +13.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.170 | +0.125 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.9% | 58.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.256 | +0.469 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.105 | -0.029 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.125 | -0.170 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.7% | 48.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.17, Miami Dolphins +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.12 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +12.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +13.42 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Asiata
- Minnesota Vikings — Gary Jennings (Teddy Bridgewater pass)
- Miami Dolphins — D. Sims (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — M. Wallace (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- Miami Dolphins — M. Wallace (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Jacardia Wright (Teddy Bridgewater pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Asiata
- Miami Dolphins — Dorian Williams (Ryan Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 4:34) — (4:34) 72-A.Wentworth reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 4:23) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 21 (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 15-G.Jennings for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 11:34) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 80-D.Sims for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 4:53) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIA 1 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q3 8:38); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 8:29) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 23–18. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:57) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-M.Wallace for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:39) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q4 4:59); Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIA 1 (Q4 4:46); Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q4 4:40); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 4:35) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 34-D.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:11) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 89 (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punt is BLOCKED by 78-T.Fede, Center-46-C.Loeffler, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punt is BLOCKED by 78-T.Fede, Center-46-C.Loeffler, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:46) — 3-B.Walsh kicks 50 yards from 50 to MIA 0. 14-J.Landry to MIA 6 for 6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-32-A.Exum at MIA 5.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:48) — (3:48) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 44-M.Asiata INTERCEPTED by 79-D.Shelby [50-O.Vernon] at MIA 34. 79-D.Shelby to MIA 36 for 2 yards (79-M.Harris). MIA-98-J.Odrick was injured durin
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIA 34. 22-H.Smith to MIA 23 for 11 yards (17-R.Tannehill).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 34-D.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIA 34. 22-H.Smith to MIA 23 for 11 yards (17-R.Tannehill).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:46) — 3-B.Walsh kicks 50 yards from 50 to MIA 0. 14-J.Landry to MIA 6 for 6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-32-A.Exum at MIA 5.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:48) — (3:48) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 44-M.Asiata INTERCEPTED by 79-D.Shelby [50-O.Vernon] at MIA 34. 79-D.Shelby to MIA 36 for 2 yards (79-M.Harris). MIA-98-J.Odrick was injured durin
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 15-G.Jennings for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 4:34 · MIA 1 · Score 6-0
(4:34) 72-A.Wentworth reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 4:23 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:40 · MIA 21 · Score 13-0
(11:40) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 15-G.Jennings for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:34 · MIA 2 · Score 14-0
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 4:59 · MIN 14 · Score 14-6
(4:59) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 80-D.Sims for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 4:53 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · MIA 1 · Score 17-7
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 8:38 · MIN 16 · Score 17-13
(8:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-M.Wallace for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fiel - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 8:29 · MIN 2 · Score 17-14
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 1 · Score 17-20
(15:00) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · MIN 2 · Score 17-21
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 9:56 · MIA 15 · Score 20-21
(9:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:44 · MIN 7 · Score 20-27
(6:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-M.Wallace for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 6:39 · MIN 2 · Score 20-28
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:59 · MIA 8 · Score 26-28
(4:59) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-21-B.Grimes, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Official challenged the pass comp - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 4:46 · MIA 1 · Score 28-28
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-M.Asiata rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on MIA-50-O.Vernon, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:40 · MIA 5 · Score 34-28
(4:40) (Shotgun) 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:35 · MIA 2 · Score 35-28
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:16 · MIN 3 · Score 35-34
(1:16) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 34-D.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:11 · MIN 2 · Score 35-35
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 0:45 · MIA 89 · Score 35-37
(:45) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punt is BLOCKED by 78-T.Fede, Center-46-C.Loeffler, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) 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 Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins on 2014-12-21?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Minnesota Vikings 37-35 in Week 16, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 18, Miami Dolphins 23; Final: Minnesota Vikings 35, Miami Dolphins 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Asiata (Q1 4:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Jennings (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 11:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Sims (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 4:59) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 8:38) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q4 15:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 6:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wright (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 4:59) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Asiata (Q4 4:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 1:16) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 9:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 64.8% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +25.32 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 52.8% completion, +13.5% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (-6.80 EPA): (12:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIA 34. 22-H.Smith to MIA 23 for 11 yards (17-R.Tannehill)..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Miami Dolphins won 37-35 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
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