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NFL · Week 12 · November 25, 2012 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Miami Dolphins: 2012 Week 12 Recap

Dolphins defeat Seahawks 24–21 in Week 12

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 21–24 Week 12 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 21 6–5
Final 21–24
Miami Dolphins 24 5–6 Winner
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
21–24
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
November 25, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 21/33 · 256 YDS · 2 TD +15.4 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Turbin 3 REC · 47 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Rice 3 REC · 49 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Ryan Tannehill
    Ryan Tannehill 18/30 · 280 YDS · 1 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Clay 6 REC · 84 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Thomas
    Drake Thomas 9 CAR · 60 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 24–21 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
5-D.Carpenter kicks 63 yards from MIA 35 to SEA 2. 33-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN…
Game date
2012-11-25

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Seattle Seahawks 24–21 on 2012-11-25. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +15.41 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Seattle Seahawks7770021
Miami Dolphins70170024

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 5:23TD
    RBR. Bush

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 21
    Score
    0-6

    (5:23) (Shotgun) 22-R.Bush left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 5:13XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    0-7

    5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:36TD
    A'Marion McCoy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 3
    Score
    6-7

    (:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 85-A.McCoy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:29XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    7-7

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:11TD
    Micah Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 4
    Score
    13-7

    (4:11) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 26-M.Robinson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:00XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    14-7

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 8:13TD
    Drake Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    14-13

    (8:13) (Shotgun) 33-D.Thomas right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 8:08XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-14

    5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 8:08TD
    LWLuquay Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 35
    Score
    20-14

    5-D.Carpenter kicks 63 yards from MIA 35 to SEA 2. 33-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 7:54XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    21-14

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 5:36TD
    CCC. Clay

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 29
    Score
    21-20

    (5:36) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 5:13XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    21-21

    5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  13. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 0:04FG
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 25
    Score
    21-24

    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +15.41 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  2. 2Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +6.83 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Turbin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Rice · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  6. 6G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  7. 7Drake ThomasDrake Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  8. 8A'Marion McCoyA'Marion McCoy · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Russell Wilson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+15.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+3.24 EPA): (12:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 18-S.Rice ran ob at MIA 47 for 26 yards.

Biggest single play (+6.55 EPA): D. Carpenter — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 63 yards from MIA 35 to SEA 2. 33-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +17.8% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +15.41 total EPA
  • Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +9.3% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play+0.141+0.170
Offensive success rate45.5%52.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.467+0.228
Rush EPA/play-0.344+0.262
Defensive EPA/play-0.170-0.141
Defensive success rate47.3%54.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.14, Miami Dolphins +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.14 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: +0.17 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +12.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +10.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Miami Dolphins — R. Bush (Q2 5:23)
  • A'Marion McCoySeattle Seahawks — A'Marion McCoy (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 0:36)
  • Micah RobinsonSeattle Seahawks — Micah Robinson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 4:11)
  • Drake ThomasMiami Dolphins — Drake Thomas (Q4 8:13)
  • Seattle Seahawks — Luquay Washington (Q4 8:08)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q4 5:36)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q4 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 21 (Q2 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 22-R.Bush left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 5:13) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 85-A.McCoy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:29) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q3 4:11) — (4:11) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 26-M.Robinson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 4:00) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 17–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q4 8:13); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 8:08) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 35 (Q4 8:08) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 63 yards from MIA 35 to SEA 2. 33-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 7:54) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 29 (Q4 5:36) — (5:36) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 5:13) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SEA 25 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:08) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 63 yards from MIA 35 to SEA 2. 33-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.9% · EPA +6.55]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:36) — (5:36) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.9% · EPA +3.07]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +0.69]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 15-D.Bess to SEA 36 for 25 yards (23-M.Trufant). [WPA +16.2% · EPA +1.70]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy ran ob at MIA 40 for 20 yards. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +1.75]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:08) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 63 yards from MIA 35 to SEA 2. 33-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.9% · EPA +6.55]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:12) — (8:12) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right intended for 15-D.Bess INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Wagner at MIA 35. 54-B.Wagner ran ob at MIA 25 for 10 yards (42-C.Clay). PENALTY on SEA-91-C.Clemons, Illegal Block Abo [WPA -13.6% · EPA -4.00]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 18-S.Rice ran ob at MIA 47 for 26 yards. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.24]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:36) — (5:36) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.9% · EPA +3.07]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 5:23 · SEA 21 · Score 0-6
    (5:23) (Shotgun) 22-R.Bush left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 5:13 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
    5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · MIA 3 · Score 6-7
    (:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 85-A.McCoy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:29 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 4:11 · MIA 4 · Score 13-7
    (4:11) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 26-M.Robinson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 4:00 · MIA 2 · Score 14-7
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  7. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:13 · SEA 3 · Score 14-13
    (8:13) (Shotgun) 33-D.Thomas right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  8. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 8:08 · SEA 2 · Score 14-14
    5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:08 · MIA 35 · Score 20-14
    5-D.Carpenter kicks 63 yards from MIA 35 to SEA 2. 33-L.Washington for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 7:54 · MIA 2 · Score 21-14
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  11. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 5:36 · SEA 29 · Score 21-20
    (5:36) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 5:13 · SEA 2 · Score 21-21
    5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  13. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · SEA 25 · Score 21-24
    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

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.
  • Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins on 2012-11-25?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-21 in Week 12, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?

Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Miami Dolphins 17; Final: Seattle Seahawks 21, Miami Dolphins 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 5:23) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. McCoy (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 0:36) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Robinson (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 4:11) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Thomas (Q4 8:13) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Washington (Q4 8:08) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 5:36) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 63.6% completion, +17.8% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +15.41 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 60.0% completion, +9.3% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.83 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.24 EPA): (12:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 18-S.Rice ran ob at MIA 47 for 26 yards..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W

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