New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins: 2007 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-02, the New York Jets took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 40–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Beck (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -26.15 total EPA, and -9.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, L. Coles (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-27.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (6:52) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens sacked at NYJ 45 for -9 yards (25-W.Allen). FUMBLES (25-W.Allen) [25-W.Allen], RECOVERED by MIA-22-M.Lehan at NYJ 43. 22-M.Lehan for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-5

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 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
2. 2 L. Washington · New York Jets · Rushing · +6.07 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
3. 3 L. Washington · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
4. 4 J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.44 EPA/play
5. 5 B. Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.03 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Jones · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
8. 8 W. Wright · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.31 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

• New York Jets — L. Washington (Q1 54:06)
• Miami Dolphins — M. Lehan (Q2 36:52)
• New York Jets — B. Smith (K. Clemens pass) (Q2 32:46)
• New York Jets — T. Jones (Q4 14:25)
• New York Jets — L. Washington (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• Miami Dolphins — J. Feely (Q1 48:20)
• Miami Dolphins — J. Feely (Q2 42:02)
• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q2 40:11)
• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q2 30:15)
• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q3 20:58)
• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q4 11:51)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 18 (Q1 54:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 29-L.Washington right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to Washington.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 53:58) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q1 48:20) — (3:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–10. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 26 (Q2 42:02) — (12:02) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q2 40:11) — (10:11) (Field Goal formation) 1-M.Nugent 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 46 (Q2 36:52); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 36:41); New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 19 (Q2 32:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass short right to 16-B.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 32:39) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 22 (Q2 30:15) — (:15) (Field Goal formation) 1-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q3 20:58) — (5:58) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 17–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:21) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) 1-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 12 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 29-L.Washington left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 1:52) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

Turning points

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

• New York Jets (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens sacked at NYJ 45 for -9 yards (25-W.Allen). FUMBLES (25-W.Allen) [25-W.Allen], RECOVERED by MIA-22-M.Lehan at NYJ 43. 22-M.Lehan for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-5 [WPA -27.9% · EPA -8.76]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Beck pass deep right intended for 19-T.Ginn INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at NYJ 9. 25-K.Rhodes to NYJ 45 for 36 yards (82-D.Hagan). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -4.80]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 22:39) — (7:39) 9-J.Beck sacked at MIA 29 for -9 yards (99-B.Thomas). FUMBLES (99-B.Thomas), RECOVERED by NYJ-54-V.Hobson at MIA 33. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.54]
• New York Jets (Q1 56:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass deep middle to 87-L.Coles to MIA 30 for 32 yards (32-J.Allen). [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.93]
• New York Jets (Q2 44:07) — (14:07) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass deep middle intended for 16-B.Smith INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter (44-C.Worrell) at NYJ 38. 55-J.Porter to NYJ 33 for 5 yards (16-B.Smith). MIA-99-J.Taylor was injured [WPA -10.1% · EPA -2.70]

Impact plays

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

• New York Jets (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens sacked at NYJ 45 for -9 yards (25-W.Allen). FUMBLES (25-W.Allen) [25-W.Allen], RECOVERED by MIA-22-M.Lehan at NYJ 43. 22-M.Lehan for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-5 [WPA -27.9% · EPA -8.76]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 22:39) — (7:39) 9-J.Beck sacked at MIA 29 for -9 yards (99-B.Thomas). FUMBLES (99-B.Thomas), RECOVERED by NYJ-54-V.Hobson at MIA 33. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.54]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 19:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 9-J.Beck sacked at MIA 35 for -7 yards (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (52-D.Harris), RECOVERED by NYJ-52-D.Harris at MIA 29. [WPA -5.9% · EPA -5.14]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Beck pass deep right intended for 19-T.Ginn INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at NYJ 9. 25-K.Rhodes to NYJ 45 for 36 yards (82-D.Hagan). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -4.80]

Quarterback report card

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

• J.Beck (Miami Dolphins) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -9.1% CPOE · -0.62 EPA/play · -26.15 total EPA
• K.Clemens (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.63 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -24.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 12 drives, +7.88 total EPA, 9 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• L. Coles (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Beck (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.

1. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 54:06 · MIA 18 · Score 6-0
   (9:06) (Shotgun) 29-L.Washington right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to Washington.
2. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 53:58 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
   1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
3. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 48:20 · NYJ 35 · Score 7-3
   (3:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
4. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 42:02 · NYJ 26 · Score 7-6
   (12:02) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
5. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 40:11 · MIA 10 · Score 10-6
   (10:11) (Field Goal formation) 1-M.Nugent 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
6. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 36:52 · MIA 46 · Score 10-12
   (6:52) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens sacked at NYJ 45 for -9 yards (25-W.Allen). FUMBLES (25-W.Allen) [25-W.Allen], RECOVERED by MIA-22-M.Lehan at NYJ 43. 22-M.Lehan f
7. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 36:41 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-13
   3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields. PENALTY on MIA-72-V.Carey, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 7 yards, enforced between downs.
8. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 32:46 · MIA 19 · Score 16-13
   (2:46) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass short right to 16-B.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 32:39 · MIA 2 · Score 17-13
   1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
10. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:15 · MIA 22 · Score 20-13
    (:15) (Field Goal formation) 1-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
11. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 20:58 · MIA 17 · Score 23-13
    (5:58) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
12. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 14:25 · MIA 1 · Score 29-13
    (14:25) 20-T.Jones right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 14:21 · MIA 2 · Score 30-13
    1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
14. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 11:51 · MIA 8 · Score 33-13
    (11:51) 1-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
15. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · MIA 12 · Score 39-13
    (2:00) 29-L.Washington left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · MIA 2 · Score 40-13
    1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.