Game story
In Week 17 of the 2011 NFL season on 2012-01-01, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 19–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Sanchez (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -6.13 total EPA, and +2.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-29.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (3:10) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 23-S.Greene INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Mitchell at MIA 9. 50-M.Mitchell to NYJ 36 for 55 yards (6-M.Sanchez).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 2 D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 3 J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4 B. Marshall · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5 J. Kerley · New York Jets · Passing · +2.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
- 6 M. Mulligan · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
- 7 P. Burress · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8 C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Bess — MIA · Receiving
D. Bess posted the highest total EPA (+4.98) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.79 EPA) came from New York Jets: (3:10) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 23-S.Greene INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Mitchell at MIA 9. 50-M.Mitchell to NYJ 36 for 55 yards (6-M.Sanchez).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (M. Moore pass)
- New York Jets — P. Turner (M. Sanchez pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- New York Jets — N. Folk
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
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. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 26 (Q1 54:36) — (9:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 50:58) — (5:58) 62-V.Ducasse reported in as eligible. 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 50:51) — (Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 13 (Q2 33:44) — (3:44) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 40 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 31-C.Clay for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 10:27) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 88-P.Turner for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 1:15) — (Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 23-S.Greene INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Mitchell at MIA 9. 50-M.Mitchell to NYJ 36 for 55 yards (6-M.Sanchez).
- New York Jets (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 38-J.Conner INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Starks [99-J.Taylor] at NYJ 43. 94-R.Starks to NYJ 25 for 18 yards (65-B.Moore).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 19-B.Marshall to NYJ 28 for 19 yards (20-K.Wilson).
- New York Jets (Q2 30:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Starks at NYJ 43. 94-R.Starks to NYJ 40 for 3 yards (65-B.Moore).
- New York Jets (Q1 53:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 11-J.Kerley. 11-J.Kerley pass deep right to 82-M.Mulligan to MIA 25 for 41 yards (24-S.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 23-S.Greene INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Mitchell at MIA 9. 50-M.Mitchell to NYJ 36 for 55 yards (6-M.Sanchez).
- New York Jets (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 38-J.Conner INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Starks [99-J.Taylor] at NYJ 43. 94-R.Starks to NYJ 25 for 18 yards (65-B.Moore).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 45:46) — (:46) 8-M.Moore pass deep right intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at MIA 43. 31-A.Cromartie to MIA 43 for no gain (82-B.Hartline).
- New York Jets (Q1 53:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 11-J.Kerley. 11-J.Kerley pass deep right to 82-M.Mulligan to MIA 25 for 41 yards (24-S.Smith).
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) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +2.3% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.13 total EPA
- M.Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +6.9% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.7% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.084 | -0.041 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.199 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 52.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.04, Miami Dolphins -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -2.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -3.31 total EPA, 3 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.
- D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Moore (MIA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 54:36 · NYJ 26 · Score 0-3
(9:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 50:58 · MIA 1 · Score 6-3
(5:58) 62-V.Ducasse reported in as eligible. 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 50:51 · MIA 2 · Score 7-3
(Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 33:44 · MIA 13 · Score 10-3
(3:44) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · NYJ 40 · Score 10-6
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:35 · NYJ 1 · Score 10-12
(10:35) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 31-C.Clay for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:27 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-13
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 7:16 · NYJ 22 · Score 10-16
(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:37 · NYJ 27 · Score 10-19
(2:37) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:24 · MIA 10 · Score 16-19
(1:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 88-P.Turner for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 1:15 · MIA 2 · Score 17-19
(Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 19-17 in Week 17, 2011 on 2012-01-01.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was New York Jets 17, Miami Dolphins 19 (NYJ 17-19 MIA) in Week 17, 2011 on 2012-01-01.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 13; Final: New York Jets 17, Miami Dolphins 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q1 50:58) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (M. Moore pass) (Q4 10:35) New York Jets touchdown — P. Turner (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 1:24) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 54:36, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 33:44, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 7:16, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 2:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 56.8% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.13 total passing EPA. M. Moore (Miami Dolphins), 64.7% completion, +6.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.41 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +4.98 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.79 EPA): (3:10) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 23-S.Greene INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Mitchell at MIA 9. 50-M.Mitchell to NYJ 36 for 55 yards (6-M.Sanchez).. The biggest win-probability swing was -29.1%.
Was New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Miami Dolphins won 19-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
