Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 30–23 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 13–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Spiller
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:15) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught near si…
- Game date
- 2011-12-18
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 30–23 on 2011-12-18. C. Spiller posted a game-high +5.31 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(5:01) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: A.Levitre.
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 80-A.Fasano for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:37) 5-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(6:09) 5-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(12:15) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught near sideline at BUF 20.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(11:49) 5-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(5:56) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front of end zone.
(5:52) 22-R.Bush up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. R.Bush, with 203 rush yds., ranks 3rd on MIA single-game list. PENALTY on MIA-22-R.Bush, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Excessive celebration.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(2:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-D.Hagan for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front of end zone.
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:26) 3-D.Rayner 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:01TD CSC. SpillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 24
- Score
- 0-6
(5:01) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: A.Levitre.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:53XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 15:00TD AFA. FasanoPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 22
- Score
- 6-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 80-A.Fasano for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:53XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:37FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-7
(8:37) 5-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:09FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 13-7
(6:09) 5-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 12:15TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 65
- Score
- 19-7
(12:15) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught near sideline at BUF 20.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 12:06XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 20-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:49FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 23-7
(11:49) 5-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 5:56TD CSC. SpillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 23-13
(5:56) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front of end zone.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 5:52TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 76
- Score
- 29-13
(5:52) 22-R.Bush up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. R.Bush, with 203 rush yds., ranks 3rd on MIA single-game list. PENALTY on MIA-22-R.Bush, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Excessive celebration.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 5:41XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 30-13
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:31TD DHD. HaganPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 30-19
(2:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-D.Hagan for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:27XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 30-20
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:26FG DRDaveren RaynerPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 16
- Score
- 30-23
(1:26) 3-D.Rayner 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +5.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 3C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4R. Martin · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 5R. Bush · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.95 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 6R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
- 7C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 8A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 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
C. Spiller — BUF · Rushing
C. Spiller posted the highest total EPA (+5.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
C. Spiller's top snap (+1.61 EPA): (5:45) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller up the middle to MIA 24 for 18 yards (29-T.Culver; 37-Y.Bell).
Biggest single play (+6.46 EPA): Malachi Moore — (12:15) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught near sideline at BUF 20.
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 55 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +0.7% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -9.66 total EPA
Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 25 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.013 | -0.096 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 48.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.009 | -0.176 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.007 | +0.141 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.096 | -0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.0% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 17 drives, -9.40 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 16 drives, +1.17 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller
- Miami Dolphins — A. Fasano (Malachi Moore pass)
- Miami Dolphins — B. Marshall (Malachi Moore pass)
- Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Bush
- Buffalo Bills — D. Hagan (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Buffalo Bills — Daveren Rayner
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 24 (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: A.Levitre.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 4:53) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 22 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 80-A.Fasano for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 14:53) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 2 (Q2 8:37) — (8:37) 5-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) 5-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 65 (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught near sideline at BUF 20.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 12:06) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 16–10. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q4 11:49) — (11:49) 5-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front of end zone.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 76 (Q4 5:52); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 5:41) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-D.Hagan for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 2:27) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 3-D.Rayner 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2:35 pm
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-D.Rayner 26 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:36) — (:36) 8-M.Moore sacked at BUF 22 for -10 yards (90-C.Kelsay). FUMBLES (90-C.Kelsay), RECOVERED by BUF-52-A.Moats at BUF 28. 52-A.Moats to BUF 28 for no gain (51-M.Pouncey). The Replay Assistant challe
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 13-St.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis [37-Y.Bell] at BUF 29. 21-V.Davis to BUF 24 for 5 yards (79-E.Pears).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught near sideline at BUF 20.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught near sideline at BUF 20.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) 22-R.Bush up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. R.Bush, with 203 rush yds., ranks 3rd on MIA single-game list. PENALTY on MIA-22-R.Bush, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between dow
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 13-St.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis [37-Y.Bell] at BUF 29. 21-V.Davis to BUF 24 for 5 yards (79-E.Pears).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:36) — (:36) 8-M.Moore sacked at BUF 22 for -10 yards (90-C.Kelsay). FUMBLES (90-C.Kelsay), RECOVERED by BUF-52-A.Moats at BUF 28. 52-A.Moats to BUF 28 for no gain (51-M.Pouncey). The Replay Assistant challe
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:01 · MIA 24 · Score 0-6
(5:01) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: A.Levitre. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 4:53 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · BUF 22 · Score 6-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 80-A.Fasano for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · BUF 2 · Score 7-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 8:37 · BUF 2 · Score 10-7
(8:37) 5-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 6:09 · BUF 8 · Score 13-7
(6:09) 5-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 12:15 · BUF 65 · Score 19-7
(12:15) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 19-B.Marshall for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught near sideline at BUF 20. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 12:06 · BUF 2 · Score 20-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 11:49 · BUF 8 · Score 23-7
(11:49) 5-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 5:56 · MIA 3 · Score 23-13
(5:56) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front of end zone. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 5:52 · BUF 76 · Score 29-13
(5:52) 22-R.Bush up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. R.Bush, with 203 rush yds., ranks 3rd on MIA single-game list. PENALTY on MIA-22-R.Bush, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between dow - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 5:41 · BUF 2 · Score 30-13
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 2:31 · MIA 2 · Score 30-19
(2:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-D.Hagan for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 2:27 · MIA 2 · Score 30-20
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 1:26 · MIA 16 · Score 30-23
(1:26) 3-D.Rayner 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Spiller (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2011-12-18?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 30-23 in Week 15, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 13, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Buffalo Bills 16; Final: Miami Dolphins 30, Buffalo Bills 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (Q1 5:01) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Fasano (M. Moore pass) (Q2 15:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Marshall (M. Moore pass) (Q3 12:15) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 5:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q4 5:52) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Hagan (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 2:31) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 8:37, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 6:09, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 11:49, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Rayner (Q4 1:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 56.4% completion, +0.7% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.66 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 40.0% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
C. Spiller (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.31 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+1.61 EPA): (5:45) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller up the middle to MIA 24 for 18 yards (29-T.Culver; 37-Y.Bell)..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Miami Dolphins won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
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