Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 27–24 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:41) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Rowe at …
- Game date
- 2019-12-29
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 27–24 on 2019-12-29. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +14.58 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(1:42) 7-J.Sanders 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(10:41) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Rowe at NE 35. 21-E.Rowe for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(5:54) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(2:10) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 26-Michel 7th TD of season, new career high. Patriots 13th consecutive 400-point season, extends NFL record (LAC 8).
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(7:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(4:35) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 52-E.Roberts for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 540th career TD pass, 2nd all-time (Brees 547). NE 12-Brady 77th different career TD target, extends NFL record (Testaverde 70).
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(8:33) 7-J.Sanders 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(3:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-35-W.Aikens was injured during the play.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(:29) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 88-M.Gesicki for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. PENALTY on NE-71-D.Shelton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:42FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 9
- Score
- 3-0
(1:42) 7-J.Sanders 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 69
- Score
- 9-0
(10:41) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Rowe at NE 35. 21-E.Rowe for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:31XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 10-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:54FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 10-3
(5:54) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:10TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 4
- Score
- 10-9
(2:10) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 26-Michel 7th TD of season, new career high. Patriots 13th consecutive 400-point season, extends NFL record (LAC 8).
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:05XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 10-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:48TD RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 16-10
(7:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:42XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 17-10
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:35TD Elijah RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 38
- Score
- 17-16
(4:35) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 52-E.Roberts for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 540th career TD pass, 2nd all-time (Brees 547). NE 12-Brady 77th different career TD target, extends NFL record (Testaverde 70).
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:26XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 17-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:33FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 14
- Score
- 20-17
(8:33) 7-J.Sanders 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:59TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 13
- Score
- 20-23
(3:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-35-W.Aikens was injured during the play.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:53XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 20-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:29TD Mike GesickiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 26-24
(:29) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 88-M.Gesicki for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:24XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 27-24
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. PENALTY on NE-71-D.Shelton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +14.58 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.51 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 3Jordan White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 4Elijah Roberts · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.30 EPA/play
- 5A. Wilson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6Isaiah Ford · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7Mike Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8Patrick Laird · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 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
R. Fitzpatrick — MIA · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+14.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (-2.91 EPA): (1:11) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at NE 38 for -6 yards (58-J.Collins Sr.).
Biggest single play (-8.05 EPA): T. Brady — (10:41) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Rowe at NE 35. 21-E.Rowe for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +14.58 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -7.3% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.104 | +0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.265 | +0.013 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.216 | +0.072 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.104 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +8.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +2.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Eric Rowe
- New England Patriots — Sony Michel
- Miami Dolphins — R. Fitzpatrick
- New England Patriots — Elijah Roberts (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Jordan White (T. Brady pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Mike Gesicki (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
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 NE 9 (Q1 1:42) — (1:42) 7-J.Sanders 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 69 (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Rowe at NE 35. 21-E.Rowe for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 10:31) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q2 5:54) — (5:54) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q2 2:10); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 2:05) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 7:42) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 38 (Q3 4:35); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 4:26) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 14 (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) 7-J.Sanders 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 13 (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-35-W.Aikens was injured during the play.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 3:53) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 88-M.Gesicki for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 0:24).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Rowe at NE 35. 21-E.Rowe for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-35-W.Aikens was injured during the play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 88-M.Gesicki for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-M.Sanu Sr. to MIA 10 for 22 yards (40-N.Needham).
- New England Patriots (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 52-E.Roberts for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 540th career TD pass, 2nd all-time (Brees 547). NE 12-Brady 77th different
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Rowe at NE 35. 21-E.Rowe for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-35-W.Aikens was injured during the play.
- New England Patriots (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-P.Dorsett II to MIA 6 for 50 yards (36-A.Colbert).
- New England Patriots (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 52-E.Roberts for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 540th career TD pass, 2nd all-time (Brees 547). NE 12-Brady 77th different
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 1:42 · NE 9 · Score 3-0
(1:42) 7-J.Sanders 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 10:41 · MIA 69 · Score 9-0
(10:41) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Rowe at NE 35. 21-E.Rowe for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 10:31 · NE 15 · Score 10-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 5:54 · MIA 7 · Score 10-3
(5:54) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 2:10 · MIA 4 · Score 10-9
(2:10) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 26-Michel 7th TD of season, new career high. Patriots 13th consecutive 400-point season, extends NFL reco - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 2:05 · MIA 15 · Score 10-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 7:48 · NE 2 · Score 16-10
(7:48) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 7:42 · NE 15 · Score 17-10
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 4:35 · MIA 38 · Score 17-16
(4:35) 52-E.Roberts reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 52-E.Roberts for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 540th career TD pass, 2nd all-time (Brees 547). NE 12-Brady 77th different - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:26 · MIA 15 · Score 17-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:33 · NE 14 · Score 20-17
(8:33) 7-J.Sanders 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:59 · MIA 13 · Score 20-23
(3:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-35-W.Aikens was injured during the play. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:53 · MIA 15 · Score 20-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:29 · NE 5 · Score 26-24
(:29) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 88-M.Gesicki for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · NE 15 · Score 27-24
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. PENALTY on NE-71-D.Shelton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2019-12-29?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 27-24 in Week 17, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, New England Patriots 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 27, New England Patriots 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — E. Rowe (Q2 10:41) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Michel (Q2 2:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q3 7:48) New England Patriots touchdown — E. Roberts (T. Brady pass) (Q3 4:35) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (T. Brady pass) (Q4 3:59) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gesicki (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 0:29) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 1:42, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 5:54, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 8:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins), 58.3% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +14.58 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 47.1% completion, -7.3% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (-2.91 EPA): (1:11) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at NE 38 for -6 yards (58-J.Collins Sr.)..
Was Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W
New England Patriots
Entered 12-3 Now 12-4 L
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