New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (December 15, 1974)

Game Recap

In a week 14 clash in Miami, the Dolphins finished with a 34-27 victory over the Patriots. The Patriots had the lead after two quarters 24-17 but Dolphins took charge in the 0. The Dolphins had a 10-3 scoring edge in the final quarter

The Dolphins were led by Earl Morrall who connected on 288 passing yards, 2 TDs, was 15 of 23 passing. Don Nottingham had 2 TDs. Melvin Baker had 121 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns.

For the Patriots, Jim Plunkett tossed in 234 passing yards in the air, 1 TD, 0 interceptions. Mack Herron had 1 TD.

The Dolphins ended up with 333 total yards, 18 first downs, 4 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots ended up with 333 total yards, 18 first downs, 3 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat New England PatriotsNWE 34-27
• Date: Sunday, December 15, 1974
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 333, Turnovers: 4
• New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 333, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NWE	21	3	0	3	27
MIA	0	17	7	10	34

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Earl Morrall	MIA	15-23	288	2	3	0
Jim Plunkett	NWE	15-41	234	1	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Mack Herron	NWE	14	56	0	0
Joe Wilson	NWE	14	55	0	0
Don Nottingham	MIA	15	41	2	0
Earl Morrall	MIA	1	11	0	0
Jim Kiick	MIA	1	5	0	0
Nat Moore	MIA	1	4	0	0
John Tarver	NWE	1	3	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Melvin Baker	MIA	4	121	2	0
Nat Moore	MIA	4	81	0	0
Mack Herron	NWE	5	68	1	0
Randy Vataha	NWE	2	44	0	0
Don Nottingham	MIA	3	40	0	0
Joe Wilson	NWE	3	38	0	0
Eddie Hinton	NWE	2	36	0	0
Andy Johnson	NWE	2	28	0	0

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
MIA	33	61	2
NWE	30	114	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
MIA	15-23	288	2	3	3
NWE	15-41	234	1	0	1

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