Game story
In Week 14 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-12-12, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 10–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Sanchez (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -16.17 total EPA, and -21.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Fasano (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (4:47) 7-C.Henne FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 17, RECOVERED by NYJ-22-B.Pool at NYJ 36. 22-B.Pool to NYJ 42 for 6 yards (67-J.Berger).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 2 S. Greene · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 3 B. Marshall · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 B. Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 5 L. Polite · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 L. Tomlinson · New York Jets · Receiving · -0.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.18 EPA/play
- 7 R. Brown · Miami Dolphins · Passing · -0.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.72 EPA/play
- 8 J. McKnight · New York Jets · Receiving · -0.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.73 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Fasano — MIA · Receiving
A. Fasano posted the highest total EPA (+2.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.87 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (4:47) 7-C.Henne FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 17, RECOVERED by NYJ-22-B.Pool at NYJ 36. 22-B.Pool to NYJ 42 for 6 yards (67-J.Berger).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — B. Marshall (C. Henne pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- New York Jets — N. Folk
- New York Jets — N. Folk
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 29 (Q1 52:58) — (7:58) 5-D.Carpenter 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q1 47:52) — (2:52) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 19-B.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 47:48) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q2 34:37) — (4:37) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 7-C.Henne FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 17, RECOVERED by NYJ-22-B.Pool at NYJ 36. 22-B.Pool to NYJ 42 for 6 yards (67-J.Berger).
- New York Jets (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes to MIA 26 for 42 yards (24-S.Smith).
- New York Jets (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 34 for -7 yards (91-C.Wake).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 37:30) — (7:30) 7-C.Henne sacked at MIA 38 for -4 yards (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace) [97-C.Pace], RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Pouha at MIA 38. 91-S.Pouha to MIA 38 for no gain (77-J.Long).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 32 for -4 yards (58-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), and recovers at NYJ 32. 6-M.Sanchez to NYJ 32 for no gain (94-R.Starks).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 7-C.Henne FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 17, RECOVERED by NYJ-22-B.Pool at NYJ 36. 22-B.Pool to NYJ 42 for 6 yards (67-J.Berger).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 37:30) — (7:30) 7-C.Henne sacked at MIA 38 for -4 yards (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace) [97-C.Pace], RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Pouha at MIA 38. 91-S.Pouha to MIA 38 for no gain (77-J.Long).
- New York Jets (Q1 50:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 20 for -4 yards (70-K.Langford). FUMBLES (70-K.Langford) [70-K.Langford], RECOVERED by MIA-93-Q.Moses at NYJ 26. 93-Q.Moses to NYJ 26 for no gain (60-D.Fergu
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 23-R.Brown right guard to MIA 47 for 7 yards (22-B.Pool). FUMBLES (22-B.Pool), RECOVERED by NYJ-99-J.Taylor at 50. 99-J.Taylor to 50 for no gain (23-R.Brown).
Quarterback report card
M.Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Sanchez (New York Jets) · 51 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -21.7% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -16.17 total EPA
- C.Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 25 dropbacks · 20.0% completion · -32.3% CPOE · -0.53 EPA/play · -13.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.290 | -0.281 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.6% | 32.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.538 | -0.317 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.454 | -0.441 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.281 | +0.290 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.7% | 58.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.29, New York Jets -0.28) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Miami Dolphins: 16 drives, -22.33 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 15 drives, -27.85 total EPA, 2 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.
- A. Fasano (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Henne (MIA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 52:58 · NYJ 29 · Score 3-0
(7:58) 5-D.Carpenter 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 47:52 · NYJ 6 · Score 9-0
(2:52) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 19-B.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 47:48 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 34:37 · MIA 17 · Score 10-3
(4:37) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 5:26 · MIA 24 · Score 10-6
(5:26) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 10-6 in Week 14, 2010 on 2010-12-12.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 6 (MIA 10-6 NYJ) in Week 14, 2010 on 2010-12-12.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Marshall (C. Henne pass) (Q1 47:52) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 52:58, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 34:37, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 5:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 33.3% completion, -21.7% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -16.17 total passing EPA. C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 20.0% completion, -32.3% CPOE, -0.53 EPA per dropback, -13.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
A. Fasano (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +2.13 on receiving plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.87 EPA): (4:47) 7-C.Henne FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 17, RECOVERED by NYJ-22-B.Pool at NYJ 36. 22-B.Pool to NYJ 42 for 6 yards (67-J.Berger).. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.9%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 10-6 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
New York Jets
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
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