Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2010 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-28, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 33–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +14.13 total EPA, and +7.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+25.4% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (13:01) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 14-M.Moore for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 C. Henne · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +14.13 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Moore · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
5. 5 L. Murphy · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
7. 7 P. Cobbs · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
8. 8 L. Polite · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.82 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

• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Ford (Q1 60:00)
• Miami Dolphins — P. Cobbs (C. Henne pass) (Q1 50:42)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Ford (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q2 35:41)
• Miami Dolphins — M. Moore (C. Henne pass) (Q3 28:01)
• Miami Dolphins — R. Williams (Q4 3:21)

Field goals

• Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q1 57:45)
• Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q2 30:08)
• Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q3 23:51)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 11:01)
• Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q4 4:07)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 21–10. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 30 (Q1 60:00) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 71 yards from MIA 30 to LV -1. 12-J.Ford for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 59:47) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 60 (Q1 59:47) — (14:47) 7-C.Henne pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline to LV 34 for 26 yards (21-N.Asomugha).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 31 (Q1 58:56) — (13:56) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 23-R.Brown. 23-R.Brown right tackle to LV 31 for no gain (96-K.Wimbley).; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q1 57:45) — (12:45) 5-D.Carpenter 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 29 (Q1 50:42) — (5:42) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 38-P.Cobbs for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 50:36) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 44 (Q2 35:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep right to 12-J.Ford for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [37-Y.Bell].; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 35:32) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 5-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal 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 LV 57 (Q3 28:01) — (13:01) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 14-M.Moore for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 27:52) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 26 (Q3 23:51) — (8:51) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) 5-D.Carpenter 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 45 (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 34-R.Williams right guard for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 3:12) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

Turning points

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

• Miami Dolphins (Q3 28:01) — (13:01) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 14-M.Moore for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.4% · EPA +6.69]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 60:00) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 71 yards from MIA 30 to LV -1. 12-J.Ford for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.19]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 35:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep right to 12-J.Ford for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [37-Y.Bell]. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +5.31]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 38:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 20-D.McFadden. 45-M.Reece up the middle to LV 32 for no gain (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by MIA-37-Y.Bell at LV 30. 37-Y.Bell to LV 26 for 4 yards (12-J.Ford). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.15]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 41:49) — (11:49) 7-C.Henne pass short middle intended for 15-D.Bess INTERCEPTED by 55-R.McClain [77-M.Shaughnessy] at LV 1. 55-R.McClain to LV 11 for 10 yards (67-J.Berger). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -4.46]

Impact plays

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

• Miami Dolphins (Q3 28:01) — (13:01) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 14-M.Moore for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.4% · EPA +6.69]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 60:00) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 71 yards from MIA 30 to LV -1. 12-J.Ford for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.19]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 34-R.Williams right guard for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.4% · EPA +5.33]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 35:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep right to 12-J.Ford for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [37-Y.Bell]. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +5.31]

Quarterback report card

C.Henne led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +14.13 total EPA
• B.Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.47 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 (+0.10 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -10.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +10.45 total EPA, 7 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.
• C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• C. Henne (MIA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• B. Gradkowski (LV) 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. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · MIA 30 · Score 0-6
   5-D.Carpenter kicks 71 yards from MIA 30 to LV -1. 12-J.Ford for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 59:47 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 59:47 · LV 60 · Score 0-7
   (14:47) 7-C.Henne pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline to LV 34 for 26 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
4. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 58:56 · LV 31 · Score 0-7
   (13:56) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 23-R.Brown. 23-R.Brown right tackle to LV 31 for no gain (96-K.Wimbley).
5. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 57:45 · LV 31 · Score 3-7
   (12:45) 5-D.Carpenter 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
6. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 50:42 · LV 29 · Score 9-7
   (5:42) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 38-P.Cobbs for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 50:36 · LV 2 · Score 10-7
   5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 35:41 · MIA 44 · Score 10-13
   (5:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep right to 12-J.Ford for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN [37-Y.Bell].
9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 35:32 · MIA 2 · Score 10-14
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
10. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · LV 5 · Score 13-14
    (:08) 5-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
11. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 28:01 · LV 57 · Score 19-14
    (13:01) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 14-M.Moore for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 27:52 · LV 2 · Score 20-14
    5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
13. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 23:51 · LV 26 · Score 23-14
    (8:51) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
14. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 11:01 · MIA 12 · Score 23-17
    (11:01) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
15. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 4:07 · LV 7 · Score 26-17
    (4:07) 5-D.Carpenter 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
16. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:21 · LV 45 · Score 32-17
    (3:21) 34-R.Williams right guard for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:12 · LV 2 · Score 33-17
    5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.