Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 30–10 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 3–24 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Schaub
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 19-L.Naanee INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2012-09-09
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Miami Dolphins 30–10 on 2012-09-09. M. Schaub posted a game-high +14.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Houston Texans | 0 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(3:17) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(6:16) 17-S.Graham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(1:58) 23-A.Foster right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:49) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(13:30) 5-D.Jones punts 49 yards to MIA 28, Center-46-J.Weeks. 34-M.Thigpen for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(6:35) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(12:25) 17-S.Graham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:17FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 21
- Score
- 3-0
(3:17) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 6:16FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 17
- Score
- 3-3
(6:16) 17-S.Graham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:58TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 14
- Score
- 3-9
(1:58) 23-A.Foster right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:53XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 3-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:49TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 3-16
(:49) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:43XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 3-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:12TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 14
- Score
- 3-23
(:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:07XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 3-24
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 13:30TD MTM. ThigpenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 77
- Score
- 9-24
(13:30) 5-D.Jones punts 49 yards to MIA 28, Center-46-J.Weeks. 34-M.Thigpen for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 13:12XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 10-24
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:35FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 22
- Score
- 10-27
(6:35) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 12:25FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 10-30
(12:25) 17-S.Graham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +14.43 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +13.05 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 3R. Bush · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4
Jaylin Lane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play - 5J. Casey · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 6D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7
Drake Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 8K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 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
M. Schaub — HOU · Passing
M. Schaub posted the highest total EPA (+14.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
M. Schaub's top snap (+4.03 EPA): (:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].
Biggest single play (-6.99 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (7:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 19-L.Naanee INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph at 50. 24-J.Joseph pushed ob at MIA 14 for 36 yards (51-M.Pouncey). PENALTY on MIA-51-M.Pouncey, U
Quarterback report card
Ryan Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -12.8% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -18.53 total EPA
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +14.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.320 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.475 | +0.412 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.339 | -0.191 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.320 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 57.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.32), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.32 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.05 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, -4.52 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -24.30 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Houston Texans — Austin Johnson (M. Schaub pass)
- Miami Dolphins — M. Thigpen
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
- Houston Texans — S. Graham
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 HOU 21 (Q1 3:17) — (3:17) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 24–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q2 6:16) — (6:16) 17-S.Graham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 14 (Q2 1:58) — (1:58) 23-A.Foster right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 1:53) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:49) — (:49) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:43) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 14 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:07) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 77 (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) 5-D.Jones punts 49 yards to MIA 28, Center-46-J.Weeks. 34-M.Thigpen for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 13:12) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 22 (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 1 (Q4 12:25) — (12:25) 17-S.Graham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 19-L.Naanee INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph at 50. 24-J.Joseph pushed ob at MIA 14 for 36 yards (51-M.Pouncey). PENALTY on MIA-51-M.Pouncey, U
- Houston Texans (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 80-A.Johnson to MIA 30 for 24 yards (28-N.Carroll; 30-C.Clemons).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 22-R.Bush pushed ob at 50 for 13 yards (24-J.Joseph).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson (99-J.Watt) at MIA 30. 25-K.Jackson to MIA 27 for 3 yards (82-B.Hartline).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 33-D.Thomas to HOU 44 for 32 yards (38-D.Manning).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 19-L.Naanee INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Joseph at 50. 24-J.Joseph pushed ob at MIA 14 for 36 yards (51-M.Pouncey). PENALTY on MIA-51-M.Pouncey, U
- Houston Texans (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) 5-D.Jones punts 49 yards to MIA 28, Center-46-J.Weeks. 34-M.Thigpen for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Jackson (99-J.Watt) at MIA 30. 25-K.Jackson to MIA 27 for 3 yards (82-B.Hartline).
- Houston Texans (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 3:17 · HOU 21 · Score 3-0
(3:17) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 6:16 · MIA 17 · Score 3-3
(6:16) 17-S.Graham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 1:58 · MIA 14 · Score 3-9
(1:58) 23-A.Foster right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · MIA 2 · Score 3-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:49 · MIA 2 · Score 3-16
(:49) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:43 · MIA 2 · Score 3-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · MIA 14 · Score 3-23
(:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · MIA 2 · Score 3-24
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 13:30 · MIA 77 · Score 9-24
(13:30) 5-D.Jones punts 49 yards to MIA 28, Center-46-J.Weeks. 34-M.Thigpen for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 13:12 · HOU 2 · Score 10-24
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 6:35 · MIA 22 · Score 10-27
(6:35) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 12:25 · MIA 1 · Score 10-30
(12:25) 17-S.Graham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans on 2012-09-09?
The Houston Texans beat the Miami Dolphins 30-10 in Week 1, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Houston Texans 24; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Houston Texans 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 10, Houston Texans 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 1:58) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 0:49) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Johnson (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 0:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Thigpen (Q3 13:30) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 3:17, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q2 6:16, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q3 6:35, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — S. Graham (Q4 12:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 51.3% completion, -12.8% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -18.53 total passing EPA. M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 57.1% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +14.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.03 EPA): (:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Now 0-1 L
Houston Texans
Now 1-0 W
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