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NFL · Week 8 · October 26, 2014 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2014 Week 8 Recap

Dolphins defeat Jaguars 27–13 in Week 8

A.Hurns led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 27–13 Week 8 finish.

Miami Dolphins 27 4–3 Winner
Final 27–13
Jacksonville Jaguars 13 1–7
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
27–13
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 10–3 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
B. Bortles
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Hurns
Game date
October 26, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • D.Sims 2 REC · 51 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Wallace 2 REC · 59 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Miller 14 CAR · 78 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • A.Hurns 3 REC · 49 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Alton Robinson
    Alton Robinson 5 REC · 82 YDS · 1 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Bortles 2 CAR · 4 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 27–13 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 10–3 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Hurns
Top passer
B. Bortles
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 85-N.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 25-L.Delmas at…
Game date
2014-10-26

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27–13 on 2014-10-26. A. Hurns posted a game-high +5.76 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Miami Dolphins101430027
Jacksonville Jaguars3370013

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 15:00TD
    LDL. Delmas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 28
    Score
    6-0

    (15:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 85-N.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 25-L.Delmas at MIA 19. 25-L.Delmas for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 14:46XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 6:32FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 12
    Score
    7-3

    (6:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 1:02FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 25
    Score
    10-3

    (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 12:24TD
    BGB. Grimes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 93
    Score
    16-3

    (12:24) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at JAX 22. 21-B.Grimes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 12:16XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    17-3

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

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 7:59FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 22
    Score
    17-6

    (7:59) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 2:23TD
    RMR. Matthews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 3
    Score
    23-6

    (2:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 2:18XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    24-6

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

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 3:56FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 11
    Score
    27-6

    (3:56) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 2:47TD
    Alton Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 48
    Score
    27-12

    (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 15-A.Robinson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-58-C.McCain, Defensive Offside, declined.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 2:19XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    27-13

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Hurns · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  3. 3Alton RobinsonAlton Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  8. 8Dn. Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.29 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

A. Hurns — JAX · Receiving

A. Hurns posted the highest total EPA (+5.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.

A. Hurns's top snap (+2.82 EPA): (12:12) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 88-A.Hurns to MIA 31 for 20 yards (24-C.Finnegan).

Biggest single play (-10.71 EPA): B. Bortles — (15:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 85-N.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 25-L.Delmas at MIA 19. 25-L.Delmas for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Bortles led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 45 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -11.0% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -18.93 total EPA
  • Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -7.58 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.036-0.198
Offensive success rate49.4%37.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.217-0.421
Rush EPA/play+0.287+0.137
Defensive EPA/play+0.198+0.036
Defensive success rate62.9%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: -0.04 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -17.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -2.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Miami Dolphins — L. Delmas (Q2 15:00)
  • Miami Dolphins — B. Grimes (Q3 12:24)
  • Miami Dolphins — R. Matthews (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q3 2:23)
  • Alton RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars — Alton Robinson (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 2:47)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 6:32)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q2 1:02)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q3 7:59)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q4 3:56)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 28 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 85-N.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 25-L.Delmas at MIA 19. 25-L.Delmas for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 14:46) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q2 6:32) — (6:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 93 (Q3 12:24); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 12:16) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIA 22 (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q3 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 2:18) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIA 48 (Q4 2:47); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 2:19) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 85-N.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 25-L.Delmas at MIA 19. 25-L.Delmas for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -32.1% · EPA -10.71]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at JAX 22. 21-B.Grimes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -7.01]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 4:32) — (4:32) 5-B.Bortles scrambles up the middle to MIA 28 for 9 yards (53-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (53-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by MIA-25-L.Delmas at MIA 23. 25-L.Delmas to MIA 23 for no gain (84-C.Shorts). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.82]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 14:31) — (14:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-D.Robinson right end pushed ob at MIA 35 for 41 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +3.07]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 12:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 88-A.Hurns to MIA 31 for 20 yards (24-C.Finnegan). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.82]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 85-N.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 25-L.Delmas at MIA 19. 25-L.Delmas for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -32.1% · EPA -10.71]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at JAX 22. 21-B.Grimes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -7.01]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 52-J.Thomas (50-T.Smith) at JAX -2. Touchback. [WPA -1.2% · EPA -6.71]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace ran ob at JAX 42 for 50 yards. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +4.64]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · MIA 28 · Score 6-0
    (15:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 85-N.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 25-L.Delmas at MIA 19. 25-L.Delmas for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:46 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 6:32 · MIA 12 · Score 7-3
    (6:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  4. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:02 · JAX 25 · Score 10-3
    (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  5. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 12:24 · MIA 93 · Score 16-3
    (12:24) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at JAX 22. 21-B.Grimes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 12:16 · JAX 2 · Score 17-3
    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 7:59 · MIA 22 · Score 17-6
    (7:59) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  8. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 2:23 · JAX 3 · Score 23-6
    (2:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 2:18 · JAX 2 · Score 24-6
    (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  10. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:56 · JAX 11 · Score 27-6
    (3:56) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 2:47 · MIA 48 · Score 27-12
    (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 15-A.Robinson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-58-C.McCain, Defensive Offside, declined.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 2:19 · MIA 2 · Score 27-13
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

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.
  • A. Hurns (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2014-10-26?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-13 in Week 8, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 14, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Delmas (Q2 15:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Grimes (Q3 12:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Matthews (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 2:23) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — A. Robinson (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 2:47) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 6:32, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 1:02, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 7:59, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 3:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 40.0% completion, -11.0% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -18.93 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 45.7% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -7.58 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

A. Hurns (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.76 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.82 EPA): (12:12) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 88-A.Hurns to MIA 31 for 20 yards (24-C.Finnegan)..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L

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