Game story
In Week 5 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-07, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 17–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -11.10 total EPA, and -4.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (6:41) 41-J.Lane right tackle to CIN 11 for no gain (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-23-T.Newman at CIN 16. 23-T.Newman to CIN 21 for 5 yards (74-J.Jerry).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.13 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3 J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 4 C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5 B. Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 6 R. Bush · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7 A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8 J. Lane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Tannehill — MIA · Passing
R. Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+9.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.48 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (6:41) 41-J.Lane right tackle to CIN 11 for no gain (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-23-T.Newman at CIN 16. 23-T.Newman to CIN 21 for 5 yards (74-J.Jerry).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — D. Thomas
- Miami Dolphins — R. Bush
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q1 55:39) — (10:39) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q1 45:17) — (:17) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 36:58) — (6:58) 33-D.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 36:54) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q3 27:27) — (12:27) 22-R.Bush left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 27:18) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q3 23:40) — (8:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:15) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 51:41) — (6:41) 41-J.Lane right tackle to CIN 11 for no gain (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-23-T.Newman at CIN 16. 23-T.Newman to CIN 21 for 5 yards (74-J.Jerry).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 28:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Starks at CIN 40. 94-R.Starks to CIN 36 for 4 yards (62-J.Faine).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at 50. 20-R.Jones to MIA 47 for -3 yards (16-A.Hawkins).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 35:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-A.Binns to CIN 48 for 7 yards (55-K.Misi). FUMBLES (55-K.Misi), RECOVERED by MIA-78-T.McDaniel at CIN 47. 78-T.McDaniel to CIN 47 for no gain (85-A
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 51:41) — (6:41) 41-J.Lane right tackle to CIN 11 for no gain (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-23-T.Newman at CIN 16. 23-T.Newman to CIN 21 for 5 yards (74-J.Jerry).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 57:04) — (12:04) 10-K.Huber punts 40 yards to MIA 27, Center-46-C.Harris. 20-R.Jones MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-55-V.Burfict at MIA 26. 55-V.Burfict ran ob at MIA 26 for no gain. The Replay Assistant challe
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 28:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Starks at CIN 40. 94-R.Starks to CIN 36 for 4 yards (62-J.Faine).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Quarterback report card
A.Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 52 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -11.10 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.2% | 38.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.304 | -0.213 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.403 | -0.119 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.135 | +0.066 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.9% | 58.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -11.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -5.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- R. Tannehill (MIA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 55:39 · MIA 24 · Score 0-3
(10:39) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 45:17 · MIA 7 · Score 0-6
(:17) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 36:58 · CIN 1 · Score 6-6
(6:58) 33-D.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 36:54 · CIN 2 · Score 7-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 27:27 · CIN 13 · Score 13-6
(12:27) 22-R.Bush left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 27:18 · CIN 2 · Score 14-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 23:40 · CIN 28 · Score 17-6
(8:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · MIA 2 · Score 17-12
(14:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:15 · MIA 2 · Score 17-13
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Cincinnati Bengals 17-13 in Week 5, 2012 on 2012-10-07.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 17, Cincinnati Bengals 13 (MIA 17-13 CIN) in Week 5, 2012 on 2012-10-07.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Cincinnati Bengals 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Thomas (Q2 36:58) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q3 27:27) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 14:19) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 55:39, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 45:17, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 23:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -11.10 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 56.7% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.13 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +9.13 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.48 EPA): (6:41) 41-J.Lane right tackle to CIN 11 for no gain (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-23-T.Newman at CIN 16. 23-T.Newman to CIN 21 for 5 yards (74-J.Jerry). The biggest win-probability swing was -19.6%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 17-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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