Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 27–24 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 17–0 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Malachi Moore
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline to NE 30 for 39 yards (32-D.M…
- Game date
- 2011-12-24
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 27–24 on 2011-12-24, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 17–0 halftime lead. Malachi Moore posted a game-high +12.28 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(11:04) 5-D.Carpenter 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(13:50) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 19-B.Marshall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(6:36) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 31-C.Clay for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(11:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(7:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-D.Branch for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. NE 12-Brady 31st straight regular season game with a TD pass, extends Patriots record. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(2:21) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(9:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(3:02) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(1:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:04FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 3-0
(11:04) 5-D.Carpenter 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:50TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 19
- Score
- 9-0
(13:50) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 19-B.Marshall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:45XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:36TD CCC. ClayPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 16-0
(6:36) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 31-C.Clay for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:31XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:44FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 26
- Score
- 17-3
(11:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:16TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 17-9
(7:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-D.Branch for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. NE 12-Brady 31st straight regular season game with a TD pass, extends Patriots record. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:10XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:21TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 17-16
(2:21) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:17XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:00FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 24
- Score
- 17-20
(9:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:02TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 17-26
(3:02) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:56XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-27
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:53TD DBD. BessPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 23-27
(1:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:48XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 24-27
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Malachi Moore · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +12.28 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 2B. Marshall · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 3B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 6A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 7W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +2.22 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.04 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
Malachi Moore — MIA · Passing
Malachi Moore posted the highest total EPA (+12.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
Malachi Moore's top snap (+4.17 EPA): (12:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline to NE 30 for 39 yards (32-D.McCourty).
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 53 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · -8.0% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.22 total EPA
- Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +12.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.114 | +0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 51.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.373 | +0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.205 | +0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.101 | -0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.5% | 56.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.11, New England Patriots +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +10.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +10.40 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — B. Marshall (Malachi Moore pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (Malachi Moore pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — T. Brady
- New England Patriots — T. Brady
- Miami Dolphins — D. Bess (Malachi Moore pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
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 NE 30 (Q1 11:04) — (11:04) 5-D.Carpenter 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 19 (Q2 13:50) — (13:50) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 19-B.Marshall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 13:45) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 31-C.Clay for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 6:31) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 26 (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 7:16); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 7:10) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 2:21) — (2:21) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 2:17) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 2:56) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 1:48) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline to NE 30 for 39 yards (32-D.McCourty).
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 83-W.Welker pushed ob at MIA 14 for 42 yards (29-T.Culver). NE 12-Brady now has 4,845 this season, career best. NE 83-Welker 23rd career 100-yard game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:50) — (13:50) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 19-B.Marshall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 82-B.Hartline to NE 44 for 10 yards (24-K.Arrington). New England challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1.)
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline to NE 30 for 39 yards (32-D.McCourty).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 10:48) — (10:48) 8-M.Moore FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 38, RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at MIA 38. 75-V.Wilfork to MIA 38 for no gain (68-R.Incognito).
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 83-W.Welker pushed ob at MIA 14 for 42 yards (29-T.Culver). NE 12-Brady now has 4,845 this season, career best. NE 83-Welker 23rd career 100-yard game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:50) — (13:50) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 19-B.Marshall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 11:04 · NE 30 · Score 3-0
(11:04) 5-D.Carpenter 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 13:50 · NE 19 · Score 9-0
(13:50) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 19-B.Marshall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 13:45 · NE 2 · Score 10-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 6:36 · NE 1 · Score 16-0
(6:36) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 31-C.Clay for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 6:31 · NE 2 · Score 17-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 11:44 · MIA 26 · Score 17-3
(11:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 7:16 · MIA 1 · Score 17-9
(7:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-D.Branch for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. NE 12-Brady 31st straight regular season game with a TD pass, extends Patriots record. The Repl - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 7:10 · MIA 2 · Score 17-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 2:21 · MIA 1 · Score 17-16
(2:21) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 2:17 · MIA 2 · Score 17-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 9:00 · MIA 24 · Score 17-20
(9:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · MIA 1 · Score 17-26
(3:02) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 2:56 · MIA 2 · Score 17-27
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · NE 15 · Score 23-27
(1:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:48 · NE 2 · Score 24-27
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
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.
- 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.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2011-12-24?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 in Week 16, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 14, New England Patriots 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 17; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 10; Final: Miami Dolphins 24, New England Patriots 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Marshall (M. Moore pass) (Q2 13:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (M. Moore pass) (Q2 6:36) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q3 7:16) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q3 2:21) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q4 3:02) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Bess (M. Moore pass) (Q4 1:53) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 11:04, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 11:44, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 9:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 50.9% completion, -8.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.22 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 42.1% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +12.28 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.17 EPA): (12:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline to NE 30 for 39 yards (32-D.McCourty)..
Was Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
New England Patriots
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
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