Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 15–12 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- LA 0–6 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Gibson
- Top passer
- S. Bradford
- Biggest EPA play
- (:04) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to LA 14 for no gain (90-M.Brockers). FUMBLES (90-M.Brock…
- Game date
- 2012-12-09
Game summary
The LA beat the Buffalo Bills 15–12 on 2012-12-09, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 6–0 halftime lead. B. Gibson posted a game-high +9.38 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA(2:17) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(:10) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(8:41) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(3:31) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-L.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone.
(:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 11-B.Gibson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone, slanting from left.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-S.Bradford pass to 13-C.Givens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 2:17FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 17
- Score
- 0-3
(2:17) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:10FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 22
- Score
- 0-6
(:10) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- LALA
Q3 8:41TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 6-6
(8:41) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 8:37XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 3:31TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-12
(3:31) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-L.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone.
- LALA
Q4 0:54TD BGB. GibsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 13-12
(:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 11-B.Gibson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone, slanting from left.
- LALA
Q4 0:48Safety SBS. BradfordPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 15-12
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-S.Bradford pass to 13-C.Givens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Gibson · LA · Receiving · +9.38 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 2Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 3S. Bradford · LA · Passing · +3.86 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
- 5A. Pettis · LA · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 7C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8B. Quick · LA · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 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
B. Gibson — LA · Receiving
B. Gibson posted the highest total EPA (+9.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.
B. Gibson's top snap (+2.88 EPA): (:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 11-B.Gibson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone, slanting from left.
Biggest single play (-4.83 EPA): F. Jackson — (:04) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to LA 14 for no gain (90-M.Brockers). FUMBLES (90-M.Brockers), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 15. 55-J.Laurinaitis to LA 19 for 4 yards (61-D.Snow).
Quarterback report card
S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Bradford (LA) · 44 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -10.4% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.86 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +13.1% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.121 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.088 | -0.067 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.238 | -0.387 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.121 | +0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 59.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.12 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -8.68 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- LA: 13 drives, -3.92 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- Buffalo Bills — Lecitus Smith (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- LA — B. Gibson (S. Bradford pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q1 2:17) — (2:17) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
The third quarter: LA won the period 7–6. LA found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 8:41) — (8:41) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 8:37) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-L.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 8–0. LA found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 11-B.Gibson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone, slanting from left.; LA registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q4 0:48) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-S.Bradford pass to 13-C.Givens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 0:04) — (:04) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to LA 14 for no gain (90-M.Brockers). FUMBLES (90-M.Brockers), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 15. 55-J.Laurinaitis to LA 19 for 4 yards (61-D.Snow).
- LA (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 11-B.Gibson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone, slanting from left.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1) — End of quarter - 1.38 pm
- LA (Q2 1:27) — (1:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 88-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Gilmore (43-B.Scott) at BUF 38. 27-S.Gilmore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PEN
- LA (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 11-B.Gibson ran ob at BUF 13 for 15 yards. Caught along sideline at BUF 13.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 0:04) — (:04) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to LA 14 for no gain (90-M.Brockers). FUMBLES (90-M.Brockers), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 15. 55-J.Laurinaitis to LA 19 for 4 yards (61-D.Snow).
- LA (Q2 1:27) — (1:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 88-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Gilmore (43-B.Scott) at BUF 38. 27-S.Gilmore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PEN
- LA (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 11-B.Gibson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone, slanting from left.
- LA (Q3 10:28) — (10:28) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 11-B.Gibson to BUF 25 for 22 yards (43-B.Scott). Caught at BUF 39, crossing to middle.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 2:17 · LA 17 · Score 0-3
(2:17) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · LA 22 · Score 0-6
(:10) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 8:41 · BUF 1 · Score 6-6
(8:41) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 8:37 · BUF 2 · Score 7-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 3:31 · LA 2 · Score 7-12
(3:31) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-L.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 0:54 · BUF 13 · Score 13-12
(:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 11-B.Gibson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone, slanting from left. - LA Safety (+2) — Q4 0:48 · BUF 2 · Score 15-12
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-S.Bradford pass to 13-C.Givens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Gibson (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Buffalo Bills on 2012-12-09?
The LA beat the Buffalo Bills 15-12 in Week 14, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: LA 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: LA 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Q3: LA 7, Buffalo Bills 6; Q4: LA 8, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: LA 15, Buffalo Bills 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Buffalo Bills?
LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 8:41) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Smith (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 3:31) LA touchdown — B. Gibson (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 0:54) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 2:17, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Buffalo Bills?
S. Bradford (LA), 43.2% completion, -10.4% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.86 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 61.0% completion, +13.1% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.86 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Buffalo Bills?
B. Gibson (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.88 EPA): (:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 11-B.Gibson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone, slanting from left..
Was LA vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. LA won 15-12 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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