Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 23–20 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- New York Jets 3–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Holmes
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:27) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landr…
- Game date
- 2012-09-23
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 23–20 on 2012-09-23, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 10–3 halftime lead. S. Holmes posted a game-high +9.62 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(9:25) 33-D.Thomas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:31) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(1:55) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(14:27) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry at MIA 18. 30-L.Landry for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(1:51) 41-J.Lane right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(13:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(3:05) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 11-J.Kerley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(:21) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(6:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 9:25TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 0-6
(9:25) 33-D.Thomas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 9:14XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:31FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 0-10
(8:31) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:55FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 3-10
(1:55) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 14:27TD LLL. LandryPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 94
- Score
- 9-10
(14:27) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry at MIA 18. 30-L.Landry for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 14:16XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:51TD Jaylin LanePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 10-16
(1:51) 41-J.Lane right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:45XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-17
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 13:35FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-17
(13:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:05TD JKJ. KerleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 19-17
(3:05) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 11-J.Kerley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:01XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 20-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:21FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 23
- Score
- 20-20
(:21) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
OT 6:04FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 23-20
(6:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.62 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 2D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 3J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
- 4T. Tebow · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
- 5M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +2.19 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 6R. Bush · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +1.68 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8Jaylin Lane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
S. Holmes — NYJ · Receiving
S. Holmes posted the highest total EPA (+9.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.
S. Holmes's top snap (+2.49 EPA): (7:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes to MIA 18 for 38 yards (31-R.Marshall). MIA-31-R.Marshall was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Penalty on MIA-31-R.Marshall, Defensive Holding, decline
Biggest single play (-6.43 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (14:27) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry at MIA 18. 30-L.Landry for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 · 41.2% completion · -7.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.19 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 41 dropbacks · 39.0% completion · -14.2% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.013 | -0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.041 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.103 | -0.055 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 57.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.01 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.07 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -6.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -1.40 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Drake Thomas
- New York Jets — L. Landry
- Miami Dolphins — Jaylin Lane
- New York Jets — J. Kerley (M. Sanchez pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) 33-D.Thomas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 9:14) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q2 8:31) — (8:31) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 94 (Q3 14:27) — (14:27) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry at MIA 18. 30-L.Landry for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 14:16) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) 41-J.Lane right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 1:45) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 2 (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 11-J.Kerley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 3:01) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 23 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Overtime: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (OT 6:04) — (6:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (OT 7:47) — (7:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes to MIA 18 for 38 yards (31-R.Marshall). MIA-31-R.Marshall was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Penalty on MIA-31-R.Marshall, Defens
- Miami Dolphins (OT 9:39) — (9:39) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline ran ob at NYJ 35 for 41 yards.
- Miami Dolphins (OT 8:00) — (8:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep middle to 15-D.Bess. PENALTY on NYJ-20-K.Wilson, Defensive Pass Interference, 19 yards, enforced at NYJ 42 - No Play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:27) — (14:27) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry at MIA 18. 30-L.Landry for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:27) — (14:27) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry at MIA 18. 30-L.Landry for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 11-J.Kerley to MIA 5 for 66 yards (24-S.Smith).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:16) — (14:16) 33-D.Thomas right end to MIA 24 for 4 yards (24-D.Revis). FUMBLES (24-D.Revis), RECOVERED by NYJ-24-D.Revis at MIA 26. 24-D.Revis to MIA 26 for no gain (68-R.Incognito). The Replay Assistant c
- New York Jets (Q3 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 84-S.Hill INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Clemons at MIA -5. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 9:25 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-6
(9:25) 33-D.Thomas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 9:14 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 8:31 · NYJ 3 · Score 0-10
(8:31) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 1:55 · MIA 15 · Score 3-10
(1:55) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 14:27 · NYJ 94 · Score 9-10
(14:27) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry at MIA 18. 30-L.Landry for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 14:16 · MIA 2 · Score 10-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 1:51 · NYJ 1 · Score 10-16
(1:51) 41-J.Lane right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 1:45 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-17
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 13:35 · MIA 2 · Score 13-17
(13:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:05 · MIA 7 · Score 19-17
(3:05) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 11-J.Kerley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 3:01 · MIA 2 · Score 20-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:21 · NYJ 23 · Score 20-20
(:21) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets FG (+3) — OT 6:04 · MIA 15 · Score 23-20
(6:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- S. Holmes (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins on 2012-09-23?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 23-20 in Week 3, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: New York Jets 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New York Jets 10, Miami Dolphins 3; Q5: New York Jets 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: New York Jets 23, Miami Dolphins 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Thomas (Q1 9:25) New York Jets touchdown — L. Landry (Q3 14:27) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Lane (Q3 1:51) New York Jets touchdown — J. Kerley (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 3:05) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 8:31, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 1:55, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 13:35, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 0:21, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (OT 6:04, 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), 41.2% completion, -7.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.19 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 39.0% completion, -14.2% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
S. Holmes (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (7:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes to MIA 18 for 38 yards (31-R.Marshall). MIA-31-R.Marshall was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Penalty on MIA-3.
Was New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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