Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 37–24 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- New York Jets 14–17 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Geno Smith
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2014-12-28
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 37–24 on 2014-12-28, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 17–14 halftime lead. Geno Smith posted a game-high +26.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 37 |
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(6:30) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(3:21) 14-C.Owusu right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(10:54) 30-Dn. Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(6:50) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 33-C.Ivory for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(:50) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 42-C.Clay for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(11:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(6:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(14:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(3:28) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 85-J.Cumberland for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(:44) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:30FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- 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.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:21TD COC. OwusuPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 23
- Score
- 6-3
(3:21) 14-C.Owusu right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:11XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:54TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 7-9
(10:54) 30-Dn. Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:44XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-10
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:50TD CIC. IvoryPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 8
- Score
- 13-10
(6:50) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 33-C.Ivory for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 6:44XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:50TD CCC. ClayPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 23
- Score
- 14-16
(:50) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 42-C.Clay for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:43XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-17
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 13:05TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 97
- Score
- 14-23
(13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 12:51XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-24
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 11:46TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 74
- Score
- 20-24
(11:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 11:35XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 21-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 6:35FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- 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.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 14:19FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- 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.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:28TD JCJ. CumberlandPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 23
- Score
- 33-24
(3:28) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 85-J.Cumberland for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:22XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 34-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:44FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- 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.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Geno Smith · New York Jets · Passing · +26.11 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 2E. Decker · New York Jets · Receiving · +17.08 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 3B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 4L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +7.34 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5Z. Sudfeld · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
- 6R. Quigley · New York Jets · Passing · +4.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.49 EPA/play
- 7J. Amaro · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 8C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 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
Geno Smith — NYJ · Passing
Geno Smith posted the highest total EPA (+26.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
Geno Smith's top snap (+7.13 EPA): (11:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.15 EPA): L. Miller — (13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 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) · 48 dropbacks · 47.9% completion · -5.0% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.33 total EPA
- Geno 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.
| Stat | New York Jets | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.195 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 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 rate | 50.5% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
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.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.20 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -1.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, +15.83 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — C. Owusu
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- New York Jets — C. Ivory (Geno Smith pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- New York Jets — E. Decker (Geno Smith pass)
- New York Jets — J. Cumberland (Geno Smith pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q1 6:30) — (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 3:21) — (3:21) 14-C.Owusu right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 3:11) — 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 10:54) — (10:54) 30-Dn. Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 10:44) — 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 6:50) — (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 6:44) — 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 0:50) — (: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 0:43) — 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 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 12:51) — 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 11:46) — (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 11:35) — 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 6:35) — (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.
- 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).
- New York Jets (Q3 8:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 87-E.Decker to MIA 13 for 50 yards (21-B.Grimes).
- New York Jets (Q2 13:37) — (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).
- New York Jets (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 33-C.Ivory right guard to MIA 3 for no gain (53-J.Jenkins).
- New York Jets (Q3 15:00) — 9-C.Sturgis kicks 64 yards from MIA 35 to NYJ 1. 14-C.Owusu to MIA 12 for 87 yards (41-R.Stanford).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 13:37) — (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).
- New York Jets (Q3 8:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 87-E.Decker to MIA 13 for 50 yards (21-B.Grimes).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 6:30 · 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. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 3:21 · MIA 23 · Score 6-3
(3:21) 14-C.Owusu right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 3:11 · MIA 2 · Score 7-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 10:54 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-9
(10:54) 30-Dn. Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 10:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-10
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 6:50 · MIA 8 · Score 13-10
(6:50) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 33-C.Ivory for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 6:44 · MIA 2 · Score 14-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · NYJ 23 · Score 14-16
(:50) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 42-C.Clay for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:43 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-17
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 13:05 · NYJ 97 · Score 14-23
(13:05) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 12:51 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-24
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 11:46 · MIA 74 · Score 20-24
(11:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 11:35 · MIA 2 · Score 21-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 6:35 · 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Geno Smith (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Geno Smith (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins on 2014-12-28?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 37-24 in Week 17, 2014.
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 3:21) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 10:54) New York Jets touchdown — C. Ivory (G. Smith pass) (Q2 6:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 0:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q3 13:05) New York Jets touchdown — E. Decker (G. Smith pass) (Q3 11:46) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cumberland (G. Smith pass) (Q4 3:28) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 6:30, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 6:35, 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?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 47.9% completion, -5.0% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.33 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (New York Jets), 69.0% completion, +14.7% CPOE, +0.90 EPA per dropback, +26.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Geno Smith (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+7.13 EPA): (11:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
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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