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NFL · Week 13 · December 2, 2012 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills: 2012 Week 13 Recap

Bills defeat Jaguars 34–18 in Week 13

C.Shorts led Fantasy Impact as Bills prevailed in a 18–34 Week 13 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 18 2–10
Final 18–34
Buffalo Bills 34 5–7 Winner
Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
18–34
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 10–17 Buffalo Bills
Top passer
C. Henne
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Shorts
Game date
December 2, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • C.Shorts 7 REC · 77 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcedes Lewis
    Marcedes Lewis 4 REC · 68 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Henne 2 CAR · 1 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Thomas Graham Jr.
    Thomas Graham Jr. 2 REC · 54 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandon Smith
    Brandon Smith 2 CAR · 28 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Spiller 15 CAR · 77 YDS · 1 TD +1.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
Buffalo Bills 34–18 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 10–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Shorts
Top passer
C. Henne
Biggest EPA play
(11:00) 19-B.Anger punts 51 yards to BUF 6, Center-48-J.Cain. 26-J.Rogers MUFFS catch, REC…
Game date
2012-12-02

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34–18 on 2012-12-02. C. Shorts posted a game-high +4.17 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Jacksonville Jaguars01008018
Buffalo Bills710107034

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 9:14TD
    RFR. Fitzpatrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    0-6

    (9:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 9:10XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    0-7

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 11:51FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 18
    Score
    3-7

    (11:51) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 3:52TD
    CHC. Henne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 1
    Score
    9-7

    (3:52) 7-C.Henne right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 3:47XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    10-7

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger.

  6. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 2:00TD
    Sean Chandler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 11
    Score
    10-13

    (2:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 6 yds. into end zone.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 1:56XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    10-14

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. PENALTY on JAX-90-A.Branch, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  8. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:34FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 11
    Score
    10-17

    (:34) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.

  9. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 11:11TD
    RFR. Fitzpatrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 13
    Score
    10-23

    (11:11) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 2 yds. into end zone, near sideline.

  10. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 11:06XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    10-24

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.

  11. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 2:19FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 32
    Score
    10-27

    (2:19) 9-R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.

  12. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 13:38TD
    CSC. Spiller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 44
    Score
    10-33

    (13:38) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: S.Chandler.

  13. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 13:29XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    10-34

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.

  14. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 10:51TD
    CSC. Shorts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 5
    Score
    16-34

    (10:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 84-C.Shorts for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-33-R.Brooks was injured during the play. Caught at goal line, slanting from right. R.Brooks assisted off.

  15. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 10:47Safety
    MOM. Owens

    Points+2

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    18-34

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-M.Owens rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Shorts · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  2. 2Thomas Graham Jr.Thomas Graham Jr. · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
  3. 3Marcedes LewisMarcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Henne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  5. 5Brandon SmithBrandon Smith · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.50 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +1.17 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  8. 8Brandon SmithBrandon Smith · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 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. Shorts — JAX · Receiving

C. Shorts posted the highest total EPA (+4.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

C. Shorts's top snap (+3.07 EPA): (2:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right to 84-C.Shorts to BUF 40 for 18 yards (29-C.Butler). Caught along sideline at BUF 40.

Biggest single play (+6.14 EPA): Bryan Anger — (11:00) 19-B.Anger punts 51 yards to BUF 6, Center-48-J.Cain. 26-J.Rogers MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by JAX-38-A.Blake at BUF 5.

Quarterback report card

C. Henne led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 52 dropbacks · 36.5% completion · -11.0% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -13.00 total EPA
  • R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -6.1% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play-0.099+0.083
Offensive success rate43.8%41.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.250+0.058
Rush EPA/play-0.123+0.083
Defensive EPA/play-0.083+0.099
Defensive success rate58.3%56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.10 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: +0.08 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, +6.95 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -8.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick (Q1 9:14)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Henne (Q2 3:52)
  • Sean ChandlerBuffalo Bills — Sean Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick (Q3 11:11)
  • Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller (Q4 13:38)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Shorts (C. Henne pass) (Q4 10:51)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 11:51)
  • Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q2 0:34)
  • Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q3 2:19)
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 JAX 1 (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 9:10) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the BUF 18 (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 3:52) — (3:52) 7-C.Henne right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 3:47) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the JAX 11 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 6 yds. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 1:56); Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the JAX 13 (Q3 11:11) — (11:11) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 2 yds. into end zone, near sideline.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 11:06) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the JAX 32 (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) 9-R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 8–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the JAX 44 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: S.Chandler.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 13:29) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q4 10:51); Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q4 10:47) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-M.Owens rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2) — End of half - 2.27 pm [WPA -56.6% · EPA -1.63]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 3:47) — 10-J.Scobee kicks 61 yards from JAX 35 to BUF 4. 81-M.Easley pushed ob at JAX 41 for 55 yards (20-M.Harris). PENALTY on JAX-39-R.Murphy, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 41. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.22]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne sacked at JAX 13 for -7 yards (94-M.Williams). FUMBLES (94-M.Williams), RECOVERED by BUF-94-M.Williams at JAX 14. 94-M.Williams to JAX 14 for no gain (78-C.Bradfield). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.84]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 11-T.Graham to JAX 1 for 51 yards (22-K.Rutland, 42-C.Prosinski). Caught at JAX 15, slanting from left. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.41]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 6 yds. into end zone. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.29]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 19-B.Anger punts 51 yards to BUF 6, Center-48-J.Cain. 26-J.Rogers MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by JAX-38-A.Blake at BUF 5. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +6.14]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne sacked at JAX 13 for -7 yards (94-M.Williams). FUMBLES (94-M.Williams), RECOVERED by BUF-94-M.Williams at JAX 14. 94-M.Williams to JAX 14 for no gain (78-C.Bradfield). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.84]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 11-T.Graham to JAX 1 for 51 yards (22-K.Rutland, 42-C.Prosinski). Caught at JAX 15, slanting from left. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.41]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: S.Chandler. [WPA +1.1% · EPA +4.26]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 9:14 · JAX 1 · Score 0-6
    (9:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 9:10 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 11:51 · BUF 18 · Score 3-7
    (11:51) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 3:52 · BUF 1 · Score 9-7
    (3:52) 7-C.Henne right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 3:47 · BUF 2 · Score 10-7
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  6. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · JAX 11 · Score 10-13
    (2:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 6 yds. into end zone.
  7. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · JAX 2 · Score 10-14
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. PENALTY on JAX-90-A.Branch, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:34 · JAX 11 · Score 10-17
    (:34) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
  9. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 11:11 · JAX 13 · Score 10-23
    (11:11) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 2 yds. into end zone, near sideline.
  10. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 11:06 · JAX 2 · Score 10-24
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
  11. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 2:19 · JAX 32 · Score 10-27
    (2:19) 9-R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
  12. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:38 · JAX 44 · Score 10-33
    (13:38) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: S.Chandler.
  13. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · JAX 2 · Score 10-34
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
  14. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 10:51 · BUF 5 · Score 16-34
    (10:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 84-C.Shorts for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-33-R.Brooks was injured during the play. Caught at goal line, slanting from right. R.Brooks assisted off.
  15. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 10:47 · BUF 2 · Score 18-34
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-M.Owens rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
  • C. Shorts (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Henne (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills on 2012-12-02?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-18 in Week 13, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Buffalo Bills 10; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Buffalo Bills 10; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 8, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 18, Buffalo Bills 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q1 9:14) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Henne (Q2 3:52) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 2:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q3 11:11) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (Q4 13:38) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Shorts (C. Henne pass) (Q4 10:51) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 11:51, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:34, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 2:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills?

C. Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars), 36.5% completion, -11.0% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -13.00 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 45.0% completion, -6.1% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.17 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills?

C. Shorts (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.07 EPA): (2:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right to 84-C.Shorts to BUF 40 for 18 yards (29-C.Butler). Caught along sideline at BUF 40..

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W

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