Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 34–15 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 0–30 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tua Tagovailoa
- Top passer
- Drake Maye
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:22) (Shotgun) 25-J.Wright up the middle to NE 37 for -3 yards (15-M.Mapu). FUMBLES (15…
- Game date
- 2024-11-24
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 34–15 on 2024-11-24. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +13.66 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
 Miami Dolphins | 30 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(14:16) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
(7:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 28-D.Achane for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
(1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey. ** Injury Update: NE-16-S.Takitaki has returned to the game.
(:05) 7-J.Sanders 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
(1:44) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
(13:54) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle to 81-A.Hooper for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(10:22) (Shotgun) 25-J.Wright up the middle to NE 37 for -3 yards (15-M.Mapu). FUMBLES (15-M.Mapu), RECOVERED by NE-0-C.Gonzalez at NE 37. 0-C.Gonzalez for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye pass to 38-R.Stevenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught by 9-K.Boutte. Lateraled to 38-R.Stevenson
(3:38) 7-J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
7-J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback to the NE 30.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:16TD Jonnu SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 0-6
(14:16) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:10XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:55TD De'Von AchanePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 9
- Score
- 0-13
(7:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 28-D.Achane for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:50XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:55TD De'Von AchanePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 0-20
(1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:50TD Jason SandersPoints+7
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey. ** Injury Update: NE-16-S.Takitaki has returned to the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:05FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 0-24
(:05) 7-J.Sanders 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:44TD Jaylen WaddlePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 23
- Score
- 0-30
(1:44) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:37XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-31
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:54TD Austin HooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 38
- Score
- 6-31
(13:54) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle to 81-A.Hooper for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:43XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-31
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:22TD Jacardia WrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 34
- Score
- 13-31
(10:22) (Shotgun) 25-J.Wright up the middle to NE 37 for -3 yards (15-M.Mapu). FUMBLES (15-M.Mapu), RECOVERED by NE-0-C.Gonzalez at NE 37. 0-C.Gonzalez for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:10Safety Drake MayePoints+2
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 15-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye pass to 38-R.Stevenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught by 9-K.Boutte. Lateraled to 38-R.Stevenson
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:38FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 33
- Score
- 15-34
(3:38) 7-J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:33FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 35
- Score
- 15-34
7-J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback to the NE 30.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +13.66 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 2Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +11.34 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 3Austin Hooper · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 4Jonnu Smith · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 5De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 6
Trysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 7
Demario Douglas · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 8
JaMycal Hasty · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 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
Tua Tagovailoa — MIA · Passing
Tua Tagovailoa posted the highest total EPA (+13.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (+3.18 EPA): (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-10.22 EPA): Jacardia Wright — (10:22) (Shotgun) 25-J.Wright up the middle to NE 37 for -3 yards (15-M.Mapu). FUMBLES (15-M.Mapu), RECOVERED by NE-0-C.Gonzalez at NE 37. 0-C.Gonzalez for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Drake Maye led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots) · 51 dropbacks · 43.1% completion · -5.9% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -10.93 total EPA
- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +13.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.205 | +0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.236 | +0.318 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.069 | -0.627 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.031 | +0.205 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 59.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.20 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.03 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +2.59 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, -18.01 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Jonnu Smith (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- New England Patriots — Austin Hooper (Drake Maye pass)
- New England Patriots — Jacardia Wright
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 30–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 14:10) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q2 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 28-D.Achane for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 7:50) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q2 1:50) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey. ** Injury Update: NE-16-S.Takitaki has returned to the game.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 3 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 7-J.Sanders 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 23 (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 1:37) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 15–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 38 (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle to 81-A.Hooper for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 13:43) — 13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 34 (Q4 10:22); New England Patriots registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:10); Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 33 (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 7-J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIA 35 (Q4 3:33) — 7-J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback to the NE 30..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) 13-J.Slye 45 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 17-J.Waddle pushed ob at NE 29 for 24 yards (31-J.Jones).
- New England Patriots (Q1 7:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short right to 4-A.Gibson pushed ob at 50 for 14 yards (21-J.Poyer).
- New England Patriots (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass incomplete deep right to 81-A.Hooper (6-A.Walker). PENALTY on NE-75-D.Jacobs, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIA 20 - No Play. Penalty on NE-81-A.Hooper, Offe
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 25-J.Wright up the middle to NE 37 for -3 yards (15-M.Mapu). FUMBLES (15-M.Mapu), RECOVERED by NE-0-C.Gonzalez at NE 37. 0-C.Gonzalez for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle to 81-A.Hooper for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye sacked at NE 36 for -14 yards (92-Z.Sieler). FUMBLES (92-Z.Sieler) [92-Z.Sieler], RECOVERED by MIA-20-J.Brooks at NE 37. 20-J.Brooks to NE 25 for 12 yards (74-M.Jordan).
- New England Patriots (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short right intended for 4-A.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 11-T.Dodson at MIA 46. 11-T.Dodson to MIA 46 for no gain (4-A.Gibson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 14:16 · NE 7 · Score 0-6
(14:16) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:10 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 7:55 · NE 9 · Score 0-13
(7:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 28-D.Achane for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 7:50 · NE 15 · Score 0-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · NE 11 · Score 0-20
(1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q2 1:50 · NE 15 · Score 0-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey. ** Injury Update: NE-16-S.Takitaki has returned to the game. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · NE 3 · Score 0-24
(:05) 7-J.Sanders 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 1:44 · NE 23 · Score 0-30
(1:44) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 1:37 · NE 15 · Score 0-31
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 13:54 · MIA 38 · Score 6-31
(13:54) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle to 81-A.Hooper for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 13:43 · MIA 15 · Score 7-31
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:22 · NE 34 · Score 13-31
(10:22) (Shotgun) 25-J.Wright up the middle to NE 37 for -3 yards (15-M.Mapu). FUMBLES (15-M.Mapu), RECOVERED by NE-0-C.Gonzalez at NE 37. 0-C.Gonzalez for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 10:10 · MIA 2 · Score 15-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-D.Maye pass to 38-R.Stevenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught by 9-K.Boutte. Lateraled to 38-R.Stevenson - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:38 · NE 33 · Score 15-34
(3:38) 7-J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:33 · MIA 35 · Score 15-34
7-J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback to the NE 30.
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.
- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Drake Maye (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins on 2024-11-24?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 34-15 in Week 12, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Q2: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 30; Q3: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New England Patriots 15, Miami Dolphins 6; Final: New England Patriots 15, Miami Dolphins 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Smith (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 14:16) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 7:55) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 1:55) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 1:44) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Hooper (D. Maye pass) (Q4 13:54) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Wright (Q4 10:22) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 3:38, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 3:33, 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?
Drake Maye (New England Patriots), 43.1% completion, -5.9% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -10.93 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 67.4% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +13.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.18 EPA): (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
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