Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 22–21 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 9–16 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ro. Anderson
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:47) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 17-V.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-S…
- Game date
- 2019-12-08
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 22–21 on 2019-12-08. Ro. Anderson posted a game-high +9.45 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 21 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(3:10) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(13:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 11-Ro.Anderson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(11:05) 9-S.Ficken 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(5:44) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 18-D.Thomas (40-N.Needham). The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 18-D.Thomas for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(:22) 7-J.Sanders 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(10:46) 7-J.Sanders 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(10:56) 7-J.Sanders 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(7:03) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(4:09) 9-S.Ficken 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(1:37) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(:47) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 17-V.Smith (40-N.Needham). The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible defensive pass interference, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 17-V.Smith (40-N.Needham). PENALTY on MIA-40-N.Needham, Defensive Pass Interference, 8 yards, enforced at MIA 46 - No Play.
(:03) 9-S.Ficken 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:10FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 3-0
(3:10) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 13:53TD Sam DarnoldPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 26
- Score
- 3-6
(13:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 11-Ro.Anderson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 11:05FG SFS. FickenPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 19
- Score
- 3-9
(11:05) 9-S.Ficken 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:44FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 6
- Score
- 6-9
(5:44) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:00TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 14
- Score
- 6-15
(2:00) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 18-D.Thomas (40-N.Needham). The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 18-D.Thomas for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:55XP SFS. FickenPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 6-16
9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:22FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 10
- Score
- 9-16
(:22) 7-J.Sanders 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:46FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 12-16
(10:46) 7-J.Sanders 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:56FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 35
- Score
- 15-16
(10:56) 7-J.Sanders 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:03FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 29
- Score
- 18-16
(7:03) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 4:09FG SFS. FickenPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 24
- Score
- 18-19
(4:09) 9-S.Ficken 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:37FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 19
- Score
- 21-19
(1:37) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:47FG Sam DarnoldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 46
- Score
- 21-19
(:47) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 17-V.Smith (40-N.Needham). The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible defensive pass interference, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 17-V.Smith (40-N.Needham). PENALTY on MIA-40-N.Needham, Defensive Pass Interference, 8 yards, enforced at MIA 46 - No Play.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:03FG SFS. FickenPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 26
- Score
- 21-22
(:03) 9-S.Ficken 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ro. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.45 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 2Sam Darnold · New York Jets · Passing · +9.21 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3R. Fitzpatrick · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +8.59 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4Isaiah Ford · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 6
Brandon Powell · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 7Patrick Laird · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8Drake Thomas · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 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
Ro. Anderson — NYJ · Receiving
Ro. Anderson posted the highest total EPA (+9.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.
Ro. Anderson's top snap (+4.00 EPA): (4:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 11-Ro.Anderson to MIA 39 for 39 yards (31-K.Webster).
Biggest single play (-6.13 EPA): Sam Darnold — (7:47) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 17-V.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Parker at MIA 42. 26-S.Parker pushed ob at NYJ 23 for 35 yards (29-B.Powell).
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) · 50 dropbacks · 42.0% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +8.59 total EPA
- Sam Darnold (New York Jets) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.045 | +0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.7% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.172 | +0.242 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.276 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.045 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 52.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.04, New York Jets +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.00 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +3.88 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, +0.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — Sam Darnold
- New York Jets — Drake Thomas (Sam Darnold pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- New York Jets — S. Ficken
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- New York Jets — S. Ficken
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Sam Darnold
- New York Jets — S. Ficken
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 16–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 26 (Q2 13:53) — (13:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 11-Ro.Anderson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 19 (Q2 11:05) — (11:05) 9-S.Ficken 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 6 (Q2 5:44) — (5:44) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 14 (Q2 2:00); New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 1:55) — 9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 10 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 7-J.Sanders 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 13 (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) 7-J.Sanders 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 12–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) 7-J.Sanders 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 29 (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) 9-S.Ficken 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q4 1:37) — (1:37) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIA 46 (Q4 0:47); New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 26 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 9-S.Ficken 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 9-S.Ficken 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- New York Jets (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 17-V.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Parker at MIA 42. 26-S.Parker pushed ob at NYJ 23 for 35 yards (29-B.Powell).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 17-V.Smith pushed ob at MIA 38 for 37 yards (55-J.Baker).
- New York Jets (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 17-V.Smith (40-N.Needham). The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible defensive pass interference, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgu
- New York Jets (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at MIA 46 for -8 yards (43-A.Van Ginkel).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 17-V.Smith INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Parker at MIA 42. 26-S.Parker pushed ob at NYJ 23 for 35 yards (29-B.Powell).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to [86]. PENALTY on NYJ-31-B.Austin, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at NYJ 47 - No Play.
- New York Jets (Q2 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 11-Ro.Anderson to MIA 39 for 39 yards (31-K.Webster).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:45) — (13:45) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle intended for 17-A.Hurns INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Hairston at MIA 44. 21-N.Hairston to MIA 44 for no gain (17-A.Hurns).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 3:10 · NYJ 4 · Score 3-0
(3:10) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 13:53 · MIA 26 · Score 3-6
(13:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 11-Ro.Anderson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 11:05 · MIA 19 · Score 3-9
(11:05) 9-S.Ficken 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 5:44 · NYJ 6 · Score 6-9
(5:44) 7-J.Sanders 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · MIA 14 · Score 6-15
(2:00) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 18-D.Thomas (40-N.Needham). The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · MIA 15 · Score 6-16
9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:22 · NYJ 10 · Score 9-16
(:22) 7-J.Sanders 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 10:46 · NYJ 13 · Score 12-16
(10:46) 7-J.Sanders 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 10:56 · NYJ 35 · Score 15-16
(10:56) 7-J.Sanders 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 7:03 · NYJ 29 · Score 18-16
(7:03) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 4:09 · MIA 24 · Score 18-19
(4:09) 9-S.Ficken 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 1:37 · NYJ 19 · Score 21-19
(1:37) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:47 · MIA 46 · Score 21-19
(:47) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 17-V.Smith (40-N.Needham). The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible defensive pass interference, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgu - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · MIA 26 · Score 21-22
(:03) 9-S.Ficken 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Ro. Anderson (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Sam Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets on 2019-12-08?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 22-21 in Week 14, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, New York Jets 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 6, New York Jets 16; Q3: Miami Dolphins 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 12, New York Jets 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 21, New York Jets 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — S. Darnold (Q2 13:53) New York Jets touchdown — D. Thomas (S. Darnold pass) (Q2 2:00) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 3:10, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — S. Ficken (Q2 11:05, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 5:44, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 0:22, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 10:46, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 10:56, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 7:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — S. Ficken (Q4 4:09, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 1:37, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — S. Darnold (Q4 0:47, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — S. Ficken (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins), 42.0% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +8.59 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 52.6% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Ro. Anderson (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.45 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.00 EPA): (4:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 11-Ro.Anderson to MIA 39 for 39 yards (31-K.Webster)..
Was Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Jets won 22-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
New York Jets
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
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