Game story
In Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-29, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 20–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +10.02 total EPA, and -6.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (12:20) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 19-B.Perriman ran ob at MIA 18 for 37 yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| New York Jets | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Fitzpatrick · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +10.02 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 D. Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3 M. Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4 J. Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 5 D. Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6 M. Hollins · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7 A. Shaheen · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8 M. Breida · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Fitzpatrick — MIA · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+10.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.37 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (4:16) 22-M.Breida up the middle to MIA 44 for -3 yards (95-Q.Williams). FUMBLES (95-Q.Williams), RECOVERED by NYJ-44-H.Langi at MIA 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — M. Gesicki (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Miami Dolphins — A. Shaheen (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — S. Castillo
- Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q1 54:50) — (9:50) 6-S.Castillo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 36 (Q1 46:17) — (1:17) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 13 (Q2 39:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 38:56) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 33 (Q2 35:28) — (5:28) 7-J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-A.Shaheen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 6:54) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q1 57:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 19-B.Perriman ran ob at MIA 18 for 37 yards.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 39:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 13:29) — (13:29) 21-F.Gore left guard to MIA 18 for -1 yards (44-E.Roberts).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 32-P.Laird left guard to MIA 39 for 9 yards (48-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (48-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NYJ-46-N.Hewitt at MIA 43. 46-N.Hewitt to MIA 26 for 17 yards (19-J.Grant).
- New York Jets (Q3 26:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 82-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 40-N.Needham at MIA 22. 40-N.Needham to MIA 23 for 1 yard (11-D.Mims; 19-B.Perriman).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 19:16) — (4:16) 22-M.Breida up the middle to MIA 44 for -3 yards (95-Q.Williams). FUMBLES (95-Q.Williams), RECOVERED by NYJ-44-H.Langi at MIA 45.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 19-B.Perriman INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at NYJ 43. 25-X.Howard to NYJ 40 for 3 yards (19-B.Perriman).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 78-A.Pankey reported in as eligible. 14-R.Fitzpatrick kneels to NYJ 7 for -1 yards.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 32-P.Laird left guard to MIA 39 for 9 yards (48-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (48-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NYJ-46-N.Hewitt at MIA 43. 46-N.Hewitt to MIA 26 for 17 yards (19-J.Grant).
Quarterback report card
R.Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -6.2% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.02 total EPA
- S.Darnold (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -3.8% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -13.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.036 | -0.351 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 27.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.218 | -0.386 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.386 | -0.358 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.351 | +0.036 |
| Defensive success rate | 72.9% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.35), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -3.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -24.55 total EPA, 1 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.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (MIA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- S. Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 54:50 · MIA 20 · Score 0-3
(9:50) 6-S.Castillo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 46:17 · NYJ 36 · Score 3-3
(1:17) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 39:02 · NYJ 13 · Score 9-3
(9:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 38:56 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 35:28 · NYJ 33 · Score 13-3
(5:28) 7-J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:59 · NYJ 7 · Score 19-3
(6:59) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-A.Shaheen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 6:54 · NYJ 15 · Score 20-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 20-3 in Week 12, 2020 on 2020-11-29.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 20, New York Jets 3 (MIA 20-3 NYJ) in Week 12, 2020 on 2020-11-29.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, New York Jets 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, New York Jets 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gesicki (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 39:02) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Shaheen (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 6:59) New York Jets field goal — S. Castillo (Q1 54:50, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 46:17, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 35:28, 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?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins), 52.2% completion, -6.2% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.02 total passing EPA. S. Darnold (New York Jets), 47.1% completion, -3.8% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -13.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +10.02 on passing plays. across 46 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.37 EPA): (4:16) 22-M.Breida up the middle to MIA 44 for -3 yards (95-Q.Williams). FUMBLES (95-Q.Williams), RECOVERED by NYJ-44-H.Langi at MIA 45.. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.3%.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
New York Jets
Entered 0-10 Now 0-11 L
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