Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 35–14 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 20–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:55) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 26-D.Williams to NE 6 for 3 yards (32-D.McCo…
- Game date
- 2017-01-01
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 35–14 on 2017-01-01. T. Brady posted a game-high +18.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 14 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 35 |
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(7:35) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-M.Bennett for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-M.Floyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:25) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:36) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 14-J.Landry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-14-J.Landry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(8:46) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-36-T.Lippett was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(5:34) 29-L.Blount right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on MIA-36-T.Lippett, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:35TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 6-0
(7:35) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-M.Bennett for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:28XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:56TD MFM. FloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 14
- Score
- 13-0
(3:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-M.Floyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:44XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 14-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 15:00FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 22
- Score
- 17-0
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:25FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 8
- Score
- 20-0
(3:25) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:36TD JLJ. LandryPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 8
- Score
- 20-6
(:36) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 14-J.Landry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-14-J.Landry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:28XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 20-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:46TD KSK. StillsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 25
- Score
- 20-13
(8:46) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:39XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 20-14
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:05TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 77
- Score
- 26-14
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-36-T.Lippett was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:41XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 27-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:34TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 33-14
(5:34) 29-L.Blount right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:33Safety TBT. BradyPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 35-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on MIA-36-T.Lippett, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +18.07 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +9.64 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 3J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4M. Floyd · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 5DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 6M. Bennett · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+18.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+7.76 EPA): (7:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-36-T.Lippett was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Biggest single play (-9.26 EPA): Malachi Moore — (8:55) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 26-D.Williams to NE 6 for 3 yards (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-58-S.McClellin at NE 13. 58-S.McClellin pushed ob at MIA 18 fo
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 37 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +18.07 total EPA
Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 68.6% completion · +3.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.219 | -0.137 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.4% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.456 | -0.089 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.070 | -0.294 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.137 | -0.219 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 44.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.14 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -10.25 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +18.17 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — M. Bennett (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — M. Floyd (T. Brady pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (Malachi Moore pass)
- Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (Malachi Moore pass)
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 7:35) — (7:35) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-M.Bennett for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 7:28) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 14 (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-M.Floyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 3:44) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–6. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 22 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q2 0:36); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 0:28) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 25 (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 8:39) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 77 (Q3 7:05); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 6:41) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 8–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) 29-L.Blount right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 5:33).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-36-T.Lippett was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman to MIA 38 for 20 yards (42-S.Paysinger).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 26-D.Williams to NE 6 for 3 yards (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-58-S.McClellin at NE 13. 58-S.McClellin pushed ob at MIA 18 fo
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 26-D.Williams to NE 6 for 3 yards (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-58-S.McClellin at NE 13. 58-S.McClellin pushed ob at MIA 18 fo
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-36-T.Lippett was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:42) — (:42) 26-D.Williams left end to NE 33 for no gain (99-V.Valentine).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 7:35 · MIA 2 · Score 6-0
(7:35) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-M.Bennett for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 7:28 · MIA 15 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 3:56 · MIA 14 · Score 13-0
(3:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-M.Floyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 3:44 · MIA 15 · Score 14-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · MIA 22 · Score 17-0
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 3:25 · MIA 8 · Score 20-0
(3:25) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · NE 8 · Score 20-6
(:36) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 14-J.Landry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-14-J.Landry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · NE 15 · Score 20-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 8:46 · NE 25 · Score 20-13
(8:46) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 8:39 · NE 15 · Score 20-14
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 7:05 · MIA 77 · Score 26-14
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-36-T.Lippett was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 6:41 · MIA 15 · Score 27-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 5:34 · MIA 1 · Score 33-14
(5:34) 29-L.Blount right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 5:33 · MIA 2 · Score 35-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on MIA-36-T.Lippett, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Malachi Moore (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins on 2017-01-01?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 35-14 in Week 17, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New England Patriots 14, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New England Patriots 8, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: New England Patriots 35, Miami Dolphins 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
New England Patriots touchdown — M. Bennett (T. Brady pass) (Q1 7:35) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Floyd (T. Brady pass) (Q1 3:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (M. Moore pass) (Q2 0:36) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (M. Moore pass) (Q3 8:46) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q3 7:05) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 5:34) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 3:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 67.6% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +18.07 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 68.6% completion, +3.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+7.76 EPA): (7:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-36-T.Lippett was injured during the play. His return is Questionable..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 13-2 Now 14-2 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
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