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NFL · Week 12 · November 24, 2011 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2011 Week 12 Recap

Cowboys defeat Dolphins 20–19 in Week 12

Malachi Moore led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 19–20 Week 12 finish.

Miami Dolphins 19 3–8
Final 19–20
Dallas Cowboys 20 7–4 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
19–20
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 6–10 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Malachi Moore
FantasyHQ MVP
Malachi Moore
Game date
November 24, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Malachi Moore
    Malachi Moore 19/40 · 266 YDS · 1 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Hartline 4 REC · 77 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Fasano 2 REC · 32 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • J.Witten 4 REC · 43 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Murray 4 REC · 41 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Jones 1 REC · 4 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 20–19 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 6–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Malachi Moore
Top passer
Malachi Moore
Biggest EPA play
(1:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 19, RECOVERED by DAL-94-D.Ware at MIA …
Game date
2011-11-24

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Miami Dolphins 20–19 on 2011-11-24. Malachi Moore posted a game-high +9.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins33103019
Dallas Cowboys010010020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MIAMiami Dolphins
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 2:47FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 8
    Score
    3-0

    (2:47) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 4:42FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 14
    Score
    3-3

    (4:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 1:01TD
    Layden Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 5
    Score
    3-9

    (1:01) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 81-L.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 5 yards deep on a crossing pattern.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:55XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    3-10

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:04FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 10
    Score
    6-10

    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 8:07FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 9
    Score
    9-10

    (8:07) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 4:03TD
    BMB. Marshall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 35
    Score
    15-10

    (4:03) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-41-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass complete on a Fly pattern, ball caught at the goal line.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 3:54XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    16-10

    16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 14:37TD
    Layden Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 18
    Score
    16-16

    (14:37) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-L.Robinson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on roll left by Romo; ball caught back of the end zone.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 14:31XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    16-17

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. DAL-92-J.Price-Brent was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 7:18FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 5
    Score
    19-17

    (7:18) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 0:03FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 10
    Score
    19-20

    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Malachi MooreMalachi Moore · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.03 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Marshall · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Bush · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Malachi Moore

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Malachi Moore — MIA · Passing

Malachi Moore posted the highest total EPA (+9.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Malachi Moore's top snap (-5.63 EPA): (1:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 19, RECOVERED by DAL-94-D.Ware at MIA 5. 94-D.Ware to MIA 5 for no gain (8-M.Moore).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Malachi MooreMalachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.03 total EPA
  • T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +8.5% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.069-0.073
Offensive success rate41.7%42.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.226-0.011
Rush EPA/play-0.375-0.077
Defensive EPA/play+0.073+0.069
Defensive success rate58.0%58.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.07, Dallas Cowboys -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: -0.07 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.07 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -5.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -5.77 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Layden RobinsonDallas Cowboys — Layden Robinson (T. Romo pass) (Q2 1:01)
  • Miami Dolphins — B. Marshall (Malachi Moore pass) (Q3 4:03)
  • Layden RobinsonDallas Cowboys — Layden Robinson (T. Romo pass) (Q4 14:37)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — S. Graham (Q1 2:47)
  • Dominic BaileyDallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q2 4:42)
  • Miami Dolphins — S. Graham (Q2 0:04)
  • Miami Dolphins — S. Graham (Q3 8:07)
  • Miami Dolphins — S. Graham (Q4 7:18)
  • Dominic BaileyDallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q4 0:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DAL 8 (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIA 14 (Q2 4:42) — (4:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 81-L.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 5 yards deep on a crossing pattern.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:55) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DAL 9 (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DAL 35 (Q3 4:03); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 3:54) — 16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the MIA 18 (Q4 14:37); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:31); Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. [WPA +30.7% · EPA +0.18]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:30) — (5:30) 8-M.Moore pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline to DAL 36 for 41 yards (20-A.Ball). Pass complete on a Fly pattern. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +4.48]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-41-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass complete on a Fly pattern, ball caught at the goal li [WPA +17.3% · EPA +4.09]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 81-L.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Smith at DAL 26. 24-S.Smith to DAL 26 for no gain (81-L.Robinson). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.71]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 15-D.Bess to DAL 33 for 24 yards (32-O.Scandrick). Pass complete on a Post pattern. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +2.95]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 19, RECOVERED by DAL-94-D.Ware at MIA 5. 94-D.Ware to MIA 5 for no gain (8-M.Moore). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -5.63]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right intended for 80-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis at MIA 17. 21-V.Davis to MIA 42 for 25 yards (82-J.Witten). Pass thrown on a Go route sideline. [WPA -12.9% · EPA -4.85]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 81-L.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Smith at DAL 26. 24-S.Smith to DAL 26 for no gain (81-L.Robinson). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.71]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:30) — (5:30) 8-M.Moore pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline to DAL 36 for 41 yards (20-A.Ball). Pass complete on a Fly pattern. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +4.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 2:47 · DAL 8 · Score 3-0
    (2:47) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  2. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 4:42 · MIA 14 · Score 3-3
    (4:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  3. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:01 · MIA 5 · Score 3-9
    (1:01) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 81-L.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught 5 yards deep on a crossing pattern.
  4. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · MIA 2 · Score 3-10
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  5. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DAL 10 · Score 6-10
    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  6. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 8:07 · DAL 9 · Score 9-10
    (8:07) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  7. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 4:03 · DAL 35 · Score 15-10
    (4:03) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-41-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass complete on a Fly pattern, ball caught at the goal li
  8. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 3:54 · DAL 2 · Score 16-10
    16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 14:37 · MIA 18 · Score 16-16
    (14:37) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 81-L.Robinson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on roll left by Romo; ball caught back of the end zone.
  10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 14:31 · MIA 2 · Score 16-17
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo. DAL-92-J.Price-Brent was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
  11. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 7:18 · DAL 5 · Score 19-17
    (7:18) (Field Goal formation) 16-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  12. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · MIA 10 · Score 19-20
    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

Key takeaways

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

  • Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Malachi Moore (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys on 2011-11-24?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Miami Dolphins 20-19 in Week 12, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 10, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Dallas Cowboys 10; Final: Miami Dolphins 19, Dallas Cowboys 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — L. Robinson (T. Romo pass) (Q2 1:01) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Marshall (M. Moore pass) (Q3 4:03) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — L. Robinson (T. Romo pass) (Q4 14:37) Miami Dolphins field goal — S. Graham (Q1 2:47, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 4:42, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — S. Graham (Q3 8:07, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — S. Graham (Q4 7:18, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys?

Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 47.5% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.03 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 61.1% completion, +8.5% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.39 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys?

Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-5.63 EPA): (1:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 19, RECOVERED by DAL-94-D.Ware at MIA 5. 94-D.Ware to MIA 5 for no gain (8-M.Moore)..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Dallas Cowboys won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

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