Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 19–14 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 7–19 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- St. Johnson
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- 9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to MIA 4. 34-M.Thigpen for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-11-15
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 19–14 on 2012-11-15. St. Johnson posted a game-high +4.60 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Buffalo Bills | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(13:49) 2-B.Fields punts 51 yards to BUF 21, Center-92-J.Denney. 21-L.McKelvin for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: C.McIntyre.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(5:16) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to MIA 4. 34-M.Thigpen for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:43) 9-R.Lindell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(9:00) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(8:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete short right to 15-D.Bess. Caught out of bounds in front corner of end zone. Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 15-D.Bess for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 13:49TD LML. McKelvinPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 72
- Score
- 0-6
(13:49) 2-B.Fields punts 51 yards to BUF 21, Center-92-J.Denney. 21-L.McKelvin for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: C.McIntyre.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 13:30XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:16FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 14
- Score
- 0-10
(5:16) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:07TD MTM. ThigpenPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 35
- Score
- 6-10
9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to MIA 4. 34-M.Thigpen for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 4:55XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-10
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:43FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 16
- Score
- 7-13
(:43) 9-R.Lindell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:00FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 24
- Score
- 7-16
(9:00) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:03FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 7-19
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:48TD DBD. BessPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 13-19
(8:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete short right to 15-D.Bess. Caught out of bounds in front corner of end zone. Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 15-D.Bess for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:42XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-19
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).
- 1St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +1.18 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 3C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 5D. Dickerson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · -0.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.07 EPA/play
- 6R. Bush · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · -0.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.08 EPA/play
- 7Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · -0.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.44 EPA/play
- 8
Jaylin Lane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · -0.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.45 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
St. Johnson — BUF · Receiving
St. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+4.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
St. Johnson's top snap (+2.17 EPA): (8:09) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-St.Johnson to MIA 37 for 15 yards (30-C.Clemons). Caught at MIA 40, crossing from right.
Biggest single play (+6.86 EPA): R. Lindell — 9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to MIA 4. 34-M.Thigpen for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -3.3% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.18 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -6.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.090 | -0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.187 | +0.032 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.262 | -0.193 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.041 | +0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.09, Buffalo Bills -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.09 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.04 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -3.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -6.98 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — L. McKelvin
- Miami Dolphins — M. Thigpen
- Miami Dolphins — D. Bess (Ryan Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 72 (Q1 13:49) — (13:49) 2-B.Fields punts 51 yards to BUF 21, Center-92-J.Denney. 21-L.McKelvin for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: C.McIntyre.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 13:30) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 14 (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 35 (Q1 5:07) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to MIA 4. 34-M.Thigpen for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 4:55) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q1 0:43) — (:43) 9-R.Lindell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 1 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 9-R.Lindell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 8:48); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 8:42) — 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 (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 15-D.Bess INTERCEPTED by 43-B.Scott at BUF 42. 43-B.Scott to MIA 44 for 14 yards (77-J.Long).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 6-S.Powell punts 41 yards to MIA 16, Center-65-G.Sanborn, downed by BUF-51-C.White. S.Powell ties club record with 5 punts inside-the-20.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:49) — (13:49) 2-B.Fields punts 51 yards to BUF 21, Center-92-J.Denney. 21-L.McKelvin for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: C.McIntyre.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left intended for 15-D.Bess INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at BUF 35. 31-J.Byrd ran ob at BUF 35 for no gain. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ru
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete short right to 15-D.Bess. Caught out of bounds in front corner of end zone. Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Sho
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:07) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to MIA 4. 34-M.Thigpen for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:49) — (13:49) 2-B.Fields punts 51 yards to BUF 21, Center-92-J.Denney. 21-L.McKelvin for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: C.McIntyre.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 9:06) — (9:06) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 82-B.Hartline to 50 for 17 yards (27-S.Gilmore). FUMBLES (27-S.Gilmore), RECOVERED by BUF-31-J.Byrd at BUF 48. 31-J.Byrd to MIA 47 for 5 yards (71-J.Martin).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:47) — (1:47) 5-D.Carpenter 50 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 13:49 · BUF 72 · Score 0-6
(13:49) 2-B.Fields punts 51 yards to BUF 21, Center-92-J.Denney. 21-L.McKelvin for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: C.McIntyre. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 13:30 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 5:16 · MIA 14 · Score 0-10
(5:16) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 5:07 · BUF 35 · Score 6-10
9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to MIA 4. 34-M.Thigpen for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 4:55 · BUF 2 · Score 7-10
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 0:43 · MIA 16 · Score 7-13
(:43) 9-R.Lindell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 9:00 · MIA 24 · Score 7-16
(9:00) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · MIA 1 · Score 7-19
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:48 · BUF 2 · Score 13-19
(8:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete short right to 15-D.Bess. Caught out of bounds in front corner of end zone. Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Sho - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 8:42 · BUF 2 · Score 14-19
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.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- St. Johnson (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2012-11-15?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 19-14 in Week 11, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 13; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 6; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 14, Buffalo Bills 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McKelvin (Q1 13:49) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Thigpen (Q1 5:07) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Bess (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 8:48) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 5:16, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 0:43, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 9:00, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 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 Buffalo Bills?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 45.9% completion, -3.3% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.18 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 41.2% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -6.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
St. Johnson (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.17 EPA): (8:09) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-St.Johnson to MIA 37 for 15 yards (30-C.Clemons). Caught at MIA 40, crossing from right..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Buffalo Bills won 19-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
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