Week 14, 1979

Played in New York, NY, weather: 37 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind.
New York won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Ronald Dunk kicked off 72 yards from the MIA30. James Lofton returned the ball 22 yards to the NYK20. Tackled by Jeff Groth.
1-10-NYK20 (1Q: 14:34) Tony Green ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Bill Gergory. PENALTY: New York was called for Offensive Holding.
1-20-NYK10 (1Q: 14:24) Jeff Rutledge pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ken Payne. PENALTY: Miami was called for Illegal Contact.
1-10-NYK15 (1Q: 14:20) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to TE Doug Cosbie for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Cinkovsky.
2-5-NYK20 (1Q: 13:43) Jeff Rutledge pass was intended for TE Doug Cosbie and was intercepted by S Jake Scott at the NYK38. The interception was returned 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 6, New York 0
(1Q: 13:43) Extra point by Freddie Steinfort was good. Miami 7, New York 0
(1Q: 13:35) Ronald Dunk kicked off 73 yards from the MIA30. Touchback.
1-10-NYK20 (1Q: 13:35) Tony Green ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Chris Farasopoulos, assisted by ILB Kurt Allerman. Key block delivered by Billy Shields.
2-2-NYK28 (1Q: 12:50) Tony Green ran inside the left tackle for 16 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Clarence Ellis. Key block delivered by Zach Waite.
1-10-NYK44 (1Q: 12:19) Tony Green ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tony McGee.
2-10-NYK44 (1Q: 11:40) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR Mike Goff for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Allerman.
3-4-NYK50 (1Q: 11:14) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ken Payne. S Shafer Suggs defended the pass.
4-4-NYK50 (1Q: 11:07) Tom Skladany punted 33 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIA17.
1-10-MIA17 (1Q: 10:57) Mercury Morris ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Harris.
2-10-MIA17 (1Q: 10:20) Mercury Morris ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Don Ratliff.
3-10-MIA17 (1Q: 09:58) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Jeff Groth for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mike Sensibaugh. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-MIA23 (1Q: 09:15) Eddie Hare punted 39 yards. Ken Payne returned the kick 2 yards to the NYK40. Tackled by Monroe Eley.
1-10-NYK40 (1Q: 09:08) Jeff Rutledge pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR James Lofton.
2-10-NYK40 (1Q: 08:56) Jeff Rutledge pass was dropped by RB Darnell Goodwin.
3-10-NYK40 (1Q: 08:48) Jeff Rutledge scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwight Lewis. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
1-10-MIA48 (1Q: 08:39) Tony Green ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Chris Farasopoulos, assisted by OLB Dwight Lewis. Key block delivered by Gery Palmer.
2-4-MIA42 (1Q: 08:16) Tony Green ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ed Bradley, assisted by DE Bill Gergory.
3-1-MIA39 (1Q: 07:35) Tony Green ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Brian Kelley, assisted by S Jake Scott. Key block delivered by Billy Shields.
1-10-MIA38 (1Q: 06:50) Tony Green ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Skip Wilcox, assisted by DT Mike Kadish.
2-8-MIA36 (1Q: 06:26) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR James Lofton for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Dwight White. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NYK Willis Adams on the MIA33.
3-5-MIA33 (1Q: 05:58) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Goff. OLB Fred McNeil drove right through Gery Palmer to hurry the quarterback.
4-5-MIA33 (1Q: 05:51) David Posey attempted a 50 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
1-10-MIA40 (1Q: 05:43) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Sammy White for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Ted Washington, assisted by S Willie Germany. White gained 21 yards after the catch.
1-10-NYK39 (1Q: 04:59) Bob Griese pass was dropped by WR Wally Francis.
2-10-NYK39 (1Q: 04:49) Bob Griese pass completed to RB Mercury Morris for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Skip Thomas, assisted by ILB Frank Nunley. Morris gained 1 yard after the catch.
3-8-NYK37 (1Q: 04:02) Bob Griese sacked by CB Skip Thomas for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Doug Dieken. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NYK Ron McCartney for 57 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 7, New York 6
(1Q: 04:02) Extra point by David Posey was good. New York 7, Miami 7
(1Q: 03:49) David Posey kicked off 77 yards from the NYK30. Touchback.
1-10-MIA20 (1Q: 03:49) Bob Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Francis. OLB Ron McCartney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
2-10-MIA20 (1Q: 03:39) Bob Griese sacked by DE Wilbur Young for a loss of 6 yards. Young ran right past Bob Kuechenberg and knocked down the quarterback.
3-16-MIA14 (1Q: 03:13) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Sammy White for 10 yards. Tackled by S Mike Sensibaugh. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. White gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-MIA24 (1Q: 02:38) Eddie Hare punted 46 yards. Ken Payne called for a fair catch at the NYK30.
1-10-NYK30 (1Q: 02:27) Darnell Goodwin ran around the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Fred McNeil, assisted by DE Ron Yankowski. Key block delivered by Gery Palmer.
1-10-NYK42 (1Q: 01:44) Tony Green ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jake Scott. PENALTY: New York was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
2-22-NYK30 (1Q: 01:35) Darnell Goodwin ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Dwight White.
3-14-NYK38 (1Q: 00:52) Jeff Rutledge pass was intended for WR Ken Payne and was intercepted by CB Lester Hayes at the MIA38. The interception was returned 62 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 13, New York 7
(1Q: 00:52) Extra point by Freddie Steinfort was good. Miami 14, New York 7
(1Q: 00:42) Ronald Dunk kicked off 51 yards from the MIA30. James Lofton returned the ball 23 yards to the NYK42. Tackled by Sammy White.
1-10-NYK42 (1Q: 00:17) Jeff Rutledge pass was intended for TE Mark Iwanowski and was intercepted by CB Lester Hayes at the NYK45. Tackled by Mark Iwanowski.
1-10-NYK45 (1Q: 00:04) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Wally Francis for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Ross Browner, assisted by OLB Mike Hennigan. Francis gained 6 yards after the catch.
Start of second quarter.
1-10-NYK28 (2Q: 15:00) Bob Griese pass completed to RB Mercury Morris for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Wilbur Young.
2-10-NYK28 (2Q: 14:22) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Sammy White for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Ted Washington.
3-4-NYK22 (2Q: 13:53) Bob Griese pass completed to RB Monroe Eley for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mike Weger. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-NYK21 (2Q: 13:14) Freddie Steinfort attempted a 38 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
1-10-NYK28 (2Q: 13:06) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to TE Doug Cosbie for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Allerman, assisted by ILB Brian Kelley.
2-7-NYK31 (2Q: 12:18) Jeff Rutledge scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Allerman.
3-5-NYK33 (2Q: 11:51) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mark Iwanowski. OLB Dwight Lewis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-5-NYK33 (2Q: 11:46) Tom Skladany punted 55 yards. Monroe Eley returned the kick -1 yards to the MIA11. Tackled by Ed Newman.
1-10-MIA11 (2Q: 11:36) Bob Griese pass completed to FB Larry Csonka for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Harris. New York's Ross Browner was hurt on the play.
2-3-MIA18 (2Q: 11:01) PENALTY: Miami was called for a False Start.
2-8-MIA13 (2Q: 10:51) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Wally Francis for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Ron Johnson, assisted by OLB Mike Hennigan. Francis gained 3 yards after the catch.
1-10-MIA23 (2Q: 10:25) Bob Griese pass completed to TE Dana McKenzie for 6 yards. Tackled by S Willie Germany. McKenzie gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
2-4-MIA29 (2Q: 09:50) Bob Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Nat Moore. OLB Ron McCartney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
3-4-MIA29 (2Q: 09:37) Bob Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Larry Csonka. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-MIA29 (2Q: 09:32) Eddie Hare punted 35 yards. Ken Payne called for a fair catch at the NYK36.
1-10-NYK36 (2Q: 09:23) Tony Green ran around the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Clarence Ellis. Key block delivered by Halvor Hagen.
1-10-MIA49 (2Q: 08:44) Darnell Goodwin ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Willie Buchanon.
2-11-NYK50 (2Q: 08:06) Tony Green ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jake Scott. PENALTY: New York was called for Offensive Holding.
2-21-NYK40 (2Q: 08:00) Jeff Rutledge pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Mike Goff. DE Bill Gergory blocked the pass.
3-21-NYK40 (2Q: 07:50) Tony Green ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Tony McGee.
4-13-NYK48 (2Q: 07:23) Tom Skladany punted 35 yards. Monroe Eley called for a fair catch at the MIA17.
1-10-MIA17 (2Q: 07:16) Larry Csonka ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Johnny Fuller.
2-14-MIA13 (2Q: 06:35) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Nat Moore for 17 yards. Tackled by S Mike Weger. Moore gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
1-10-MIA30 (2Q: 05:48) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Wally Francis for 16 yards. Tackled by S Willie Germany. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Francis gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
1-10-MIA46 (2Q: 05:17) Bob Griese sacked by DE Shawn Hollingsworth for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Guy Morriss.
2-16-MIA40 (2Q: 04:48) Mercury Morris ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron McCartney.
3-11-MIA45 (2Q: 04:21) Bob Griese pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rich Martini.
4-11-MIA45 (2Q: 04:11) Eddie Hare punted 53 yards. The ball was downed at the NYK02.
1-10-NYK02 (2Q: 04:01) Darnell Goodwin ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Dwight White, assisted by ILB Brian Kelley. Key block delivered by Andy Maurer.
2-4-NYK08 (2Q: 03:34) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR Mike Goff for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Fred McNeil, assisted by S Clarence Ellis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
1-10-NYK24 (2Q: 02:53) Darnell Goodwin ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by S Chris Farasopoulos. Key block delivered by Gery Palmer.
1-10-NYK44 (2Q: 02:33) Jeff Rutledge pass was intended for WR Mike Goff and was intercepted by S Chris Farasopoulos at the MIA42. Tackled by Mike Goff. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
1-10-MIA42 (2Q: 02:20) Mercury Morris ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo Harris. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIA Doug Dieken to the MIA45.
2-7-MIA45 (2Q: 02:04) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Rich Martini for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Ron Johnson, assisted by CB Skip Thomas. Martini gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
1-10-NYK32 (2Q: 01:55) Bob Griese pass completed to TE Wilbert Martin for 11 yards. Tackled by S Mike Sensibaugh, assisted by CB Ken Gannon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
1-10-NYK21 (2Q: 01:39) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Rich Martini for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mike Weger. Martini gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
1-4-NYK04 (2Q: 01:29) Bob Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wally Francis. DE Wilbur Young simply tossed Bob Kuechenberg aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
2-4-NYK04 (2Q: 01:24) Bob Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rich Martini. OLB Ron McCartney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: New York was called for Offsides.
2-2-NYK02 (2Q: 01:24) Bob Griese pass completed to TE Dana McKenzie for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 20, New York 7
(2Q: 01:24) Extra point by Freddie Steinfort was good. Miami 21, New York 7
(2Q: 01:15) Ronald Dunk kicked off 64 yards from the MIA30. James Lofton returned the ball 18 yards to the NYK24. Tackled by Shafer Suggs.
1-10-NYK24 (2Q: 01:07) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Doug Cosbie. DE Bill Gergory hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
2-10-NYK24 (2Q: 01:01) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR Mike Goff for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Willie Buchanon.
3-2-NYK32 (2Q: 00:44) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to TE Doug Cosbie for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Lester Hayes, assisted by S Jake Scott. Cosbie gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Miami's Lester Hayes was hurt on the play.
1-10-NYK41 (2Q: 00:28) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR James Lofton. CB Willie Buchanon defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
2-10-NYK41 (2Q: 00:21) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Goff. DE Dwight White hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
3-10-NYK41 (2Q: 00:14) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Doug Cosbie. DT Mike Kadish hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-10-NYK41 (2Q: 00:08) Tom Skladany punted 31 yards. Monroe Eley returned the kick 7 yards to the MIA35. Tackled by Warren Bryant.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) David Posey kicked off 63 yards from the NYK30. Sam Green returned the ball 25 yards to the MIA32. Tackled by Tony Green.
1-10-MIA32 (3Q: 14:44) Mercury Morris ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Frank Nunley.
2-7-MIA35 (3Q: 14:00) Bob Griese pass completed to TE Dana McKenzie for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Skip Thomas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
1-10-MIA43 (3Q: 13:16) Mercury Morris ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Ken Gannon.
2-14-MIA39 (3Q: 12:44) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Wally Francis for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Hennigan, assisted by CB Skip Thomas. Francis gained 9 yards after the catch.
3-2-NYK49 (3Q: 12:18) Mercury Morris ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Earl Inmon, assisted by DE Don Ratliff. Key block delivered by Robert Woods.
1-10-NYK41 (3Q: 11:36) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Wally Francis for 15 yards. Tackled by S Mike Sensibaugh. Francis gained 5 yards after the catch.
1-10-NYK26 (3Q: 11:04) Bob Griese pass was intended for TE Dana McKenzie and was intercepted by CB Skip Thomas at the NYK20. The interception was returned 11 yards. Tackled by Dana McKenzie. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
1-10-NYK31 (3Q: 10:51) Jeff Rutledge sacked by OLB Fred McNeil for a loss of 6 yards. McNeil ran right past Gery Palmer and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIA Tony McGee on the NYK25.
1-10-NYK25 (3Q: 10:37) Monroe Eley ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Willie Germany, assisted by DE Wilbur Young.
2-8-NYK23 (3Q: 09:54) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Jeff Groth for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Wilbur Young. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
1-10-NYK14 (3Q: 09:19) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Nat Moore for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron McCartney. Moore gained 11 yards after the catch.
1-3-NYK03 (3Q: 08:33) Bob Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sammy White. CB Ken Gannon defended the pass.
2-3-NYK03 (3Q: 08:29) Bob Griese pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dana McKenzie. DE Greg Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
3-3-NYK03 (3Q: 08:25) Mercury Morris ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron McCartney.
4-3-NYK03 (3Q: 07:51) Freddie Steinfort attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 24, New York 7
(3Q: 07:44) Ronald Dunk kicked off 68 yards from the MIA30. James Lofton returned the ball 19 yards to the NYK21. Tackled by Ronald Cinkovsky.
1-10-NYK21 (3Q: 07:21) Tony Green ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Sean Clark, assisted by ILB Kurt Allerman.
2-9-NYK22 (3Q: 06:37) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR Ken Payne for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jake Scott.
3-6-NYK25 (3Q: 05:54) Jeff Rutledge pass was dropped by WR James Lofton.
4-6-NYK25 (3Q: 05:47) Tom Skladany punted 41 yards. Monroe Eley returned the kick -8 yards to the MIA26. Tackled by Tony Green.
1-10-MIA26 (3Q: 05:37) Mercury Morris ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Wilbur Young.
2-11-MIA25 (3Q: 04:52) Bob Griese pass completed to TE Dana McKenzie for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Hennigan.
3-12-MIA24 (3Q: 04:16) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Rich Martini for 28 yards. Tackled by CB Skip Thomas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Martini gained 6 yards after the catch.
1-10-NYK48 (3Q: 03:35) Mercury Morris ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Frank Nunley. Key block delivered by Robert Woods. Woods flattened Ken Gannon to ensure the play's success. New York's Bo Harris was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
2-4-NYK42 (3Q: 02:54) Mercury Morris ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Shawn Hollingsworth, assisted by DE Don Ratliff.
3-1-NYK39 (3Q: 02:08) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Nat Moore for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Ron Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Moore gained 25 yards after the catch.
1-3-NYK03 (3Q: 01:37) Mercury Morris ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Hennigan, assisted by ILB Isiah Robertson.
2-3-NYK03 (3Q: 00:57) Bob Griese pass was dropped by WR Rich Martini.
3-3-NYK03 (3Q: 00:50) Mercury Morris ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Leon Gray. Miami 30, New York 7
(3Q: 00:50) Extra point by Freddie Steinfort was good. Miami 31, New York 7
(3Q: 00:43) Ronald Dunk kicked off 66 yards from the MIA30. James Lofton returned the ball 21 yards to the NYK25. Tackled by Mike Varty.
1-10-NYK25 (3Q: 00:06) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ken Payne. DE Bill Gergory hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
2-10-NYK25 (4Q: 15:00) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to TE Doug Cosbie for 9 yards. Tackled by S Clarence Ellis.
3-1-NYK34 (4Q: 14:22) Darnell Goodwin ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Willie Buchanon. Key block delivered by Andy Maurer.
1-10-NYK37 (4Q: 13:45) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR Willis Adams for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jake Scott.
1-10-NYK50 (4Q: 12:57) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR Willis Adams for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Cinkovsky. Adams gained 1 yard after the catch.
1-10-MIA36 (4Q: 12:25) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR Mike Goff for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Kurt Allerman, assisted by S Chris Farasopoulos.
2-1-MIA27 (4Q: 11:39) Tony Green ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Sean Clark. Key block delivered by Halvor Hagen. Hagen ran over Shafer Suggs to set up the play.
1-10-MIA16 (4Q: 11:12) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to FB Joe Dawkins for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Willie Buchanon, assisted by S Chris Farasopoulos. Dawkins gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
2-2-MIA08 (4Q: 10:36) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ken Payne. DE Tony McGee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
3-2-MIA08 (4Q: 10:31) Tony Green ran around right end for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Billy Shields. Miami 31, New York 13
(4Q: 10:31) Jeff Rutledge passed to Joe Dawkins for the successful two-point conversion. Miami 31, New York 15
(4Q: 10:22) David Posey kicked off 57 yards from the NYK30. Sam Green returned the ball 17 yards to the MIA30. Tackled by Mark Iwanowski. PENALTY: Miami was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return.
1-10-MIA13 (4Q: 09:58) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Wally Francis for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ron Johnson.
2-6-MIA17 (4Q: 09:25) Bob Griese pass completed to TE Wilbert Martin for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Ted Washington.
1-10-MIA25 (4Q: 08:43) Bob Griese pass completed to WR Rich Martini for 31 yards. Tackled by S Mike Weger. Martini gained 14 yards after the catch.
1-10-NYK44 (4Q: 08:02) Monroe Eley ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Ted Washington. Key block delivered by Greg Sampson.
1-10-NYK32 (4Q: 07:34) Mercury Morris ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Ted Washington. Key block delivered by Doug Dieken.
2-2-NYK24 (4Q: 06:49) Mercury Morris ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Isiah Robertson, assisted by CB Skip Thomas.
3-2-NYK24 (4Q: 06:05) Mercury Morris ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mike Weger, assisted by OLB Ron McCartney. Key block delivered by Greg Sampson.
1-10-NYK21 (4Q: 05:19) Monroe Eley ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Hennigan.
2-7-NYK18 (4Q: 04:34) Mercury Morris ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Wilbur Young, assisted by OLB Mike Hennigan.
3-9-NYK20 (4Q: 03:49) Monroe Eley ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mike Weger.
4-7-NYK18 (4Q: 03:03) Freddie Steinfort attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 34, New York 15
(4Q: 02:55) Ronald Dunk kicked off 64 yards from the MIA30. Ken Payne returned the ball 31 yards to the NYK37. Tackled by Clarence Ellis.
1-10-NYK37 (4Q: 02:50) Jeff Rutledge sacked by DE Dwight White and DE Tony McGee for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Andy Maurer.
2-16-NYK31 (4Q: 02:28) Jeff Rutledge pass was dropped by WR Willis Adams.
3-16-NYK31 (4Q: 02:21) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Willis Adams. DT Mike Kadish drove right through Zach Waite to hurry the quarterback.
4-16-NYK31 (4Q: 02:12) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ken Payne. ILB Kurt Allerman defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
1-10-NYK31 (4Q: 02:03) Mercury Morris ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ron McCartney, assisted by S Mike Weger.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
2-10-NYK31 (4Q: 01:54) Monroe Eley ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Earl Inmon.
New York called a time out.
3-6-NYK27 (4Q: 01:45) Wally Francis ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Wilbur Young.
New York called a time out.
4-4-NYK25 (4Q: 01:34) Freddie Steinfort attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 37, New York 15
(4Q: 01:28) Ronald Dunk kicked off 59 yards from the MIA30. Ken Payne returned the ball 28 yards to the NYK39. Tackled by Clarence Ellis.
1-10-NYK39 (4Q: 01:19) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Goff. CB Willie Buchanon defended the pass.
2-10-NYK39 (4Q: 01:12) Jeff Rutledge pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mike Goff. DE Tony McGee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
3-10-NYK39 (4Q: 01:02) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR James Lofton for 16 yards. Tackled by S Jake Scott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
1-10-MIA45 (4Q: 00:44) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR Mike Goff for 14 yards. Tackled by S Chris Farasopoulos, assisted by S Jake Scott.
1-10-MIA31 (4Q: 00:26) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR Willis Adams for 3 yards. Tackled by S Shafer Suggs. Adams gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
2-7-MIA28 (4Q: 00:09) Jeff Rutledge pass completed to WR Willis Adams for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ed Bradley.
Final Score: Miami Dolphins 37, New York Giants 15