Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 38–14 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 24–7 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ryan Tannehill
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin Aborted. 61-S.Wisniewski FUMBLES at MIA 30, RECOV…
- Game date
- 2014-09-28
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38–14 on 2014-09-28. Ryan Tannehill posted a game-high +13.84 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(9:43) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-B.Leonhardt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. PENALTY on LV-77-A.Howard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(6:29) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(14:24) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(9:20) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 80-D.Sims for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:15) 26-L.Miller right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(4:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin Aborted. 61-S.Wisniewski FUMBLES at MIA 30, RECOVERED by MIA-24-C.Finnegan at 50. 24-C.Finnegan for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass deep right to 18-A.Holmes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 9:43TD BLB. LeonhardtPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 0-6
(9:43) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-B.Leonhardt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 9:38XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. PENALTY on LV-77-A.Howard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:29FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 23
- Score
- 3-7
(6:29) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:24TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 13
- Score
- 9-7
(14:24) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:17XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 10-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:20TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 9
- Score
- 16-7
(9:20) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:15XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 17-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:00TD DSD. SimsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 18
- Score
- 23-7
(2:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 80-D.Sims for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:53XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 24-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:15TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 30-7
(8:15) 26-L.Miller right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:13XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 31-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:09TD CFC. FinneganPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 30
- Score
- 37-7
(4:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin Aborted. 61-S.Wisniewski FUMBLES at MIA 30, RECOVERED by MIA-24-C.Finnegan at 50. 24-C.Finnegan for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 3:59XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 38-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 8:40TD AHA. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 22
- Score
- 38-13
(8:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass deep right to 18-A.Holmes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 8:36XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 38-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +13.84 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2
Justin Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 3B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 5R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 6Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 7D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8
Daniel Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 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 (+13.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
Ryan Tannehill's top snap (-5.01 EPA): (1:43) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-D.Sims INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at LV 20. 38-T.Carrie to LV 48 for 28 yards (71-B.Albert).
Biggest single play (-10.31 EPA): M. McGloin — (4:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin Aborted. 61-S.Wisniewski FUMBLES at MIA 30, RECOVERED by MIA-24-C.Finnegan at 50. 24-C.Finnegan for 50 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) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +13.84 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.057 | -0.245 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.407 | -0.249 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.251 | -0.846 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.245 | -0.057 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.24 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -20.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +4.97 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — B. Leonhardt (Derek Carr pass)
- Miami Dolphins — M. Wallace (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- Miami Dolphins — D. Sims (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- Miami Dolphins — C. Finnegan
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Holmes (M. McGloin pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q1 9:43) — (9:43) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-B.Leonhardt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 9:38); Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 23 (Q1 6:29) — (6:29) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 21–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 14:17) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q2 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 9:15) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 18 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 80-D.Sims for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 1:53) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) 26-L.Miller right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 8:13) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 30 (Q3 4:09); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 3:59) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 22 (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass deep right to 18-A.Holmes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:36) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline to LV 37 for 35 yards (35-C.Chekwa).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 19-V.Brown to MIA 33 for 9 yards (27-J.Wilson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 7:31) — (7:31) 7-M.King punts 44 yards to MIA 43, Center-59-J.Condo. 14-J.Landry to LV 48 for 9 yards (87-B.Leonhardt). FUMBLES (87-B.Leonhardt), RECOVERED by LV-59-J.Condo at LV 43. 59-J.Condo to LV 43 for n
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace ran ob at LV 16 for 16 yards (35-C.Chekwa) [58-L.Woodley].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin Aborted. 61-S.Wisniewski FUMBLES at MIA 30, RECOVERED by MIA-24-C.Finnegan at 50. 24-C.Finnegan for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left guard to LV 1 for 1 yard (91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (91-J.Tuck), RECOVERED by LV-24-C.Woodson at LV -9. Touchback.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short left intended for 86-D.Ausberry INTERCEPTED by 35-W.Aikens at MIA 31. 35-W.Aikens to LV 26 for 43 yards (14-M.McGloin).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass deep left intended for 18-A.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Wilson at MIA 38. 27-J.Wilson to LV 29 for 33 yards (21-M.Jones-Drew). PENALTY on LV-66-G.Jackson,
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 9:43 · MIA 3 · Score 0-6
(9:43) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-B.Leonhardt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 9:38 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. PENALTY on LV-77-A.Howard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 6:29 · LV 23 · Score 3-7
(6:29) 9-C.Sturgis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 14:24 · LV 13 · Score 9-7
(14:24) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:17 · LV 2 · Score 10-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 9:20 · LV 9 · Score 16-7
(9:20) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 9:15 · LV 2 · Score 17-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LV 18 · Score 23-7
(2:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 80-D.Sims for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · LV 2 · Score 24-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 8:15 · LV 1 · Score 30-7
(8:15) 26-L.Miller right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 8:13 · LV 2 · Score 31-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 4:09 · MIA 30 · Score 37-7
(4:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin Aborted. 61-S.Wisniewski FUMBLES at MIA 30, RECOVERED by MIA-24-C.Finnegan at 50. 24-C.Finnegan for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 3:59 · LV 2 · Score 38-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 8:40 · MIA 22 · Score 38-13
(8:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass deep right to 18-A.Holmes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 8:36 · MIA 2 · Score 38-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
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.
- 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 Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2014-09-28?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-14 in Week 4, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 21, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 14, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 38, Las Vegas Raiders 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — B. Leonhardt (D. Carr pass) (Q1 9:43) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 14:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q2 9:20) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Sims (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 2:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q3 8:15) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Finnegan (Q3 4:09) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Holmes (M. McGloin pass) (Q4 8:40) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 6:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 67.6% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +13.84 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 55.2% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-5.01 EPA): (1:43) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-D.Sims INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at LV 20. 38-T.Carrie to LV 48 for 28 yards (71-B.Albert)..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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