Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 31–24 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- New York Giants 20–17 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 84 yard…
- Game date
- 2015-12-14
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 31–24 on 2015-12-14. E. Manning posted a game-high +25.36 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 6 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(11:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(11:03) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at MIA 42 for 16 yards (21-L.Collins).
(5:48) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(13:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-R.Randle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 45-W.Tye for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(9:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(5:07) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr.. New York Giants challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(11:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-76-E.Flowers was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing. PENALTY on NYG-77-J.Jerry, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 11:13FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 17
- Score
- 3-0
(11:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 11:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 74
- Score
- 3-0
(11:03) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at MIA 42 for 16 yards (21-L.Collins).
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:48TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 14
- Score
- 3-6
(5:48) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:41XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 3-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 9-7
(13:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-R.Randle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:00XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 10-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:19TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 38
- Score
- 10-13
(10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:10XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 10-14
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:56FG AFA. FranksPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 18
- Score
- 10-17
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:50TD WTW. TyePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 16-17
(:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 45-W.Tye for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:44XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 17-17
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:48TD KSK. StillsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 47
- Score
- 17-23
(9:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:37XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 17-24
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 5:07TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 23-24
(5:07) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr.. New York Giants challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 5:01XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 24-24
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:28TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 84
- Score
- 30-24
(11:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-76-E.Flowers was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:13XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 31-24
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing. PENALTY on NYG-77-J.Jerry, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +25.36 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 2Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +12.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 3Rodney Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 4L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.58 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 6W. Tye · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7Josh Cameron · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8O. Darkwa · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 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
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+25.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+6.67 EPA): (11:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-76-E.Flowers was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
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) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +1.0% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.77 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 79.4% completion · +23.8% CPOE · +0.75 EPA/play · +25.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.006 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.746 | -0.131 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.266 | +0.246 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.006 | -0.128 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.13 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +0.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +10.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- New York Giants — Rodney Randle (E. Manning pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- New York Giants — W. Tye (E. Manning pass)
- Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- New York Giants — Ryan Tannehill
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NYG 74 (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at MIA 42 for 16 yards (21-L.Collins).; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 5:41) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–10. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q2 13:05) — (13:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-R.Randle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 13:00) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 38 (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 10:10) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 45-W.Tye for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:44) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 47 (Q3 9:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 9:37) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q3 5:07); New York Giants added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 5:01) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIA 84 (Q4 11:28); New York Giants added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 11:13).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-76-E.Flowers was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 80-D.Sims to MIA 45 for 8 yards (21-L.Collins). FUMBLES (21-L.Collins), RECOVERED by NYG-90-J.Pierre-Paul at MIA 36. 90-J.Pierre-Paul to MIA 36 for
- New York Giants (Q2 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 25, RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at NYG 34. 20-R.Jones to NYG 25 for 9 yards (86-J.Cunningham).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-76-E.Flowers was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 80-D.Sims to MIA 45 for 8 yards (21-L.Collins). FUMBLES (21-L.Collins), RECOVERED by NYG-90-J.Pierre-Paul at MIA 36. 90-J.Pierre-Paul to MIA 36 for
- New York Giants (Q2 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 25, RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at NYG 34. 20-R.Jones to NYG 25 for 9 yards (86-J.Cunningham).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 11:13 · MIA 17 · Score 3-0
(11:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 11:03 · NYG 74 · Score 3-0
(11:03) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at MIA 42 for 16 yards (21-L.Collins). - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 5:48 · NYG 14 · Score 3-6
(5:48) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 5:41 · NYG 15 · Score 3-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:05 · MIA 6 · Score 9-7
(13:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-R.Randle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 13:00 · MIA 15 · Score 10-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 10:19 · NYG 38 · Score 10-13
(10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 10:10 · NYG 15 · Score 10-14
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · NYG 18 · Score 10-17
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · MIA 5 · Score 16-17
(:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 45-W.Tye for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:44 · MIA 15 · Score 17-17
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 9:48 · NYG 47 · Score 17-23
(9:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 9:37 · NYG 15 · Score 17-24
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 5:07 · MIA 6 · Score 23-24
(5:07) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr.. New York Giants challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 5:01 · MIA 15 · Score 24-24
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 11:28 · MIA 84 · Score 30-24
(11:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-76-E.Flowers was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 11:13 · MIA 15 · Score 31-24
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing. PENALTY on NYG-77-J.Jerry, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins on 2015-12-14?
The New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 31-24 in Week 14, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New York Giants 6, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: New York Giants 14, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: New York Giants 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New York Giants 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: New York Giants 31, Miami Dolphins 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q1 5:48) New York Giants touchdown — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q2 13:05) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q2 10:19) New York Giants touchdown — W. Tye (E. Manning pass) (Q2 0:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 9:48) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q3 5:07) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q4 11:28) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q1 11:13, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — R. Tannehill (Q1 11:03, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 56.8% completion, +1.0% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.77 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 79.4% completion, +23.8% CPOE, +0.75 EPA per dropback, +25.36 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+6.67 EPA): (11:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-76-E.Flowers was injured during the play. His return is Questionable..
Was New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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