Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions: 2006 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-23, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 27–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -20.05 total EPA, and -8.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Booker (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-18.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (3:37) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Hill at DET 30. 24-R.Hill to DET 9 for 21 yards (51-D.Raiola).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +12.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Harrington · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +10.55 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
4. 4 R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
5. 5 W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Campbell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Bradford · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Detroit Lions — D. Campbell (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 56:16)
• Miami Dolphins — M. Booker (J. Harrington pass) (Q1 47:42)
• Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 32:00)
• Miami Dolphins — M. Booker (J. Harrington pass) (Q3 19:25)

Field goals

• Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q1 51:27)
• Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q3 26:51)
• Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 11:47)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 56:16) — (11:16) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 89-D.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 56:11) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIA 34 (Q1 51:27) — (6:27) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q1 47:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short middle to 86-M.Booker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 47:37) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short left to 81-R.McMichael for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 31:55) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DET 24 (Q3 26:51) — (11:51) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q3 19:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short middle to 86-M.Booker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 19:17) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Detroit Lions (Q2 33:37) — (3:37) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Hill at DET 30. 24-R.Hill to DET 9 for 21 yards (51-D.Raiola). [WPA -18.2% · EPA -4.57]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short left to 81-R.McMichael for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +2.77]
• Detroit Lions (Q1 59:47) — (14:47) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams to MIA 17 for 41 yards (37-Y.Bell). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.92]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 47:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short middle to 86-M.Booker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.06]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 50:11) — (5:11) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short left to 86-M.Booker to DET 10 for 48 yards (42-T.Holt). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +4.09]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Detroit Lions (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna sacked at MIA 32 for -7 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-91-V.Holliday at MIA 32. 91-V.Holliday to MIA 32 for no gain (8-J.Kitna). Play Challenged by [WPA -2.9% · EPA -5.25]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 9:38) — (9:38) 31-S.Morris right end to MIA 39 for 7 yards (27-D.Bullocks). FUMBLES (27-D.Bullocks), RECOVERED by DET-25-F.Bryant at MIA 36. 25-F.Bryant to MIA 36 for no gain (72-V.Carey). [WPA -2.9% · EPA -4.95]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 33:37) — (3:37) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Hill at DET 30. 24-R.Hill to DET 9 for 21 yards (51-D.Raiola). [WPA -18.2% · EPA -4.57]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:58) — (:58) 31-S.Morris up the middle to DET 20 for 55 yards (42-T.Holt). [WPA +1.7% · EPA +4.14]

Quarterback report card

J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 50 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -8.4% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -20.05 total EPA
• J.Harrington (Miami Dolphins) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +10.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -23.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -1.64 total EPA, 5 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.
• M. Booker (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Kitna (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 56:16 · MIA 2 · Score 0-6
   (11:16) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 89-D.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 56:11 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
   4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 51:27 · MIA 34 · Score 0-10
   (6:27) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 47:42 · DET 8 · Score 6-10
   (2:42) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short middle to 86-M.Booker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 47:37 · DET 2 · Score 7-10
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
6. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · DET 5 · Score 13-10
   (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short left to 81-R.McMichael for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 31:55 · DET 2 · Score 14-10
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
8. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 26:51 · DET 24 · Score 17-10
   (11:51) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 19:25 · DET 19 · Score 23-10
   (4:25) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short middle to 86-M.Booker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 19:17 · DET 2 · Score 24-10
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
11. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 11:47 · DET 10 · Score 27-10
    (11:47) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.