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NFL · Week 12 · November 27, 2011 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2011 Week 12 Recap

Patriots defeat Eagles 38–20 in Week 12

T.Brady led Fantasy Impact as Patriots prevailed in a 38–20 Week 12 finish.

New England Patriots 38 8–3 Winner
Final 38–20
Philadelphia Eagles 20 4–7
Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
38–20
Halftime
New England Patriots 24–13 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
V. Young
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Brady
Game date
November 27, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • T.Brady 24/39 · 374 YDS · 3 TD +30.2 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Welker 8 REC · 115 YDS · 2 TD +11.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Branch 6 REC · 125 YDS +8.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • V.Young 26/59 · 433 YDS · 1 TD +9.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Avant 8 REC · 110 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Cooper Jr.
    Ryan Cooper Jr. 3 REC · 71 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
New England Patriots 38–20 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
New England Patriots 24–13 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Brady
Top passer
V. Young
Biggest EPA play
(14:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch to PHI 1 for 63 yards (42-K.Col…
Game date
2011-11-27

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38–20 on 2011-11-27. T. Brady posted a game-high +30.18 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New England Patriots71777038
Philadelphia Eagles10307020

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 12:50TD
    LML. McCoy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    0-6

    (12:50) 25-L.McCoy right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 12:43XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    0-7

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 8:23FG
    AHA. Henery

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 25
    Score
    0-10

    (8:23) 6-A.Henery 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 1:32TD
    BGB. Green-Ellis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 4
    Score
    6-10

    (1:32) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 1:27XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-10

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.

  6. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 13:14TD
    BGB. Green-Ellis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    13-10

    (13:14) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 13:12XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 7
    Score
    14-10

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 7:15TD
    WWW. Welker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 41
    Score
    20-10

    (7:15) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 83-W.Welker for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 7:09XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    21-10

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 2:14FG
    AHA. Henery

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 4
    Score
    21-13

    (2:14) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  11. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 0:56FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 27
    Score
    24-13

    (:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.

  12. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 11:32TD
    WWW. Welker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 9
    Score
    30-13

    (11:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  13. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 11:27XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    31-13

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.

  14. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 8:42TD
    RGR. Gronkowski

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 24
    Score
    37-13

    (8:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 8:35XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    38-13

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.

  16. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 0:36TD
    JAJ. Avant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 1
    Score
    38-19

    (:36) 9-V.Young pass short right to 81-J.Avant for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 0:32XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    38-20

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +30.18 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  2. 2W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +11.20 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  3. 3V. Young · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +9.47 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan Cooper Jr.Ryan Cooper Jr. · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.68 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

T. Brady — NE · Passing

T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+30.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.

T. Brady's top snap (+6.25 EPA): (14:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch to PHI 1 for 63 yards (42-K.Coleman).

Quarterback report card

V. Young led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • V. Young (Philadelphia Eagles) · 59 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -4.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +9.47 total EPA
  • T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.77 EPA/play · +30.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.294+0.066
Offensive success rate56.4%41.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.774+0.161
Rush EPA/play-0.105-0.142
Defensive EPA/play-0.066-0.294
Defensive success rate58.9%43.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: +0.29 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: 12 drives, +27.63 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +5.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q1 12:50)
  • New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis (Q1 1:32)
  • New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 13:14)
  • New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q2 7:15)
  • New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:32)
  • New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q4 8:42)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — J. Avant (V. Young pass) (Q4 0:36)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q1 8:23)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 2:14)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:56)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) 25-L.McCoy right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 12:43) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NE 25 (Q1 8:23) — (8:23) 6-A.Henery 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q1 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 1:27) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 13:14) — (13:14) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 7 (Q2 13:12) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 41 (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 83-W.Welker for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 7:09) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NE 4 (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PHI 27 (Q2 0:56) — (:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 9 (Q3 11:32); New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 11:27) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 24 (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 8:35) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) 9-V.Young pass short right to 81-J.Avant for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 0:32) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 14:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch to PHI 1 for 63 yards (42-K.Coleman). [WPA +22.4% · EPA +6.25]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) 9-V.Young pass deep middle to 14-R.Cooper to NE 4 for 58 yards (24-K.Arrington). [WPA +13.5% · EPA +4.25]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) 9-V.Young pass deep left intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Molden at NE 39. 27-A.Molden pushed ob at PHI 34 for 27 yards (82-C.Harbor). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.09]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.50]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 83-W.Welker for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.94]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 14:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch to PHI 1 for 63 yards (42-K.Coleman). [WPA +22.4% · EPA +6.25]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) 9-V.Young pass deep middle to 14-R.Cooper to NE 4 for 58 yards (24-K.Arrington). [WPA +13.5% · EPA +4.25]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) 9-V.Young pass deep left intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Molden at NE 39. 27-A.Molden pushed ob at PHI 34 for 27 yards (82-C.Harbor). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.09]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 83-W.Welker for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.94]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 12:50 · NE 2 · Score 0-6
    (12:50) 25-L.McCoy right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 12:43 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 8:23 · NE 25 · Score 0-10
    (8:23) 6-A.Henery 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  4. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 1:32 · PHI 4 · Score 6-10
    (1:32) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 1:27 · PHI 2 · Score 7-10
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
  6. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 13:14 · PHI 1 · Score 13-10
    (13:14) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 13:12 · PHI 7 · Score 14-10
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
  8. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 7:15 · PHI 41 · Score 20-10
    (7:15) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 83-W.Welker for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:09 · PHI 2 · Score 21-10
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 2:14 · NE 4 · Score 21-13
    (2:14) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  11. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:56 · PHI 27 · Score 24-13
    (:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
  12. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:32 · PHI 9 · Score 30-13
    (11:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  13. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 11:27 · PHI 2 · Score 31-13
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
  14. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:42 · PHI 24 · Score 37-13
    (8:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 8:35 · PHI 2 · Score 38-13
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
  16. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · NE 1 · Score 38-19
    (:36) 9-V.Young pass short right to 81-J.Avant for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 0:32 · NE 2 · Score 38-20
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

Key takeaways

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

  • New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • V. Young (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2011-11-27?

The New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-20 in Week 12, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: New England Patriots 7, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q2: New England Patriots 17, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: New England Patriots 38, Philadelphia Eagles 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q1 12:50) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q1 1:32) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 13:14) New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q2 7:15) New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:32) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q4 8:42) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Avant (V. Young pass) (Q4 0:36) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q1 8:23, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 2:14, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

V. Young (Philadelphia Eagles), 44.1% completion, -4.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +9.47 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 61.5% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.77 EPA per dropback, +30.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles?

T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +30.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+6.25 EPA): (14:03) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch to PHI 1 for 63 yards (42-K.Coleman)..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L