Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 23–16 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 17–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:04) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 19 for -7 yards (99-T.Scott). FUMBLES (99-T.…
- Game date
- 2012-12-02
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 23–16 on 2012-12-02. T. Brady posted a game-high +7.24 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(11:59) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:06) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(9:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(6:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(13:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(8:50) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(1:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 11:59TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 6-0
(11:59) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 11:53XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:06FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 26
- Score
- 7-3
(:06) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:26TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 13-3
(9:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:21XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 6:58FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 17-3
(6:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-9
(:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:25XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-10
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:21FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 14
- Score
- 20-10
(13:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:50FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 20-13
(8:50) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:15FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 23-13
(1:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:36FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 24
- Score
- 23-16
(:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 42 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).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.24 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 2A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 6
Drake Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 7B. Lloyd · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 8J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+7.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-4.21 EPA): (3:22) 12-T.Brady pass deep right intended for 81-A.Hernandez INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at NE 49. 20-R.Jones for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. Penalty on NE-22-S.Ridley, Low Block, offsetting, enforced at NE
Biggest single play (-4.23 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (8:04) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 19 for -7 yards (99-T.Scott). FUMBLES (99-T.Scott) [99-T.Scott], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at MIA 25. 75-V.Wilfork to MIA 25 for no gain (86-R.Matthews
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) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.24 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 37.1% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.034 | -0.086 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.157 | -0.116 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.115 | -0.236 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.086 | -0.034 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.03 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -6.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +3.40 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
- New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Tannehill
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 11:53) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 26 (Q1 0:06) — (:06) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q2 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 9:21) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q2 6:58) — (6:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:25) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 14 (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 3 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 24 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) 12-T.Brady pass deep right intended for 81-A.Hernandez INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at NE 49. 20-R.Jones for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. Penalty on NE-22-S.Ridley, Low Block, offsett
- New England Patriots (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) (Punt formation) 14-Z.Mesko punts 49 yards to MIA 22, Center-48-D.Aiken, fair catch by 34-M.Thigpen. MIA-27-J.Wilson was injured during the play. His return is Probable. PENALTY on MIA-27-J.Wi
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:04) — (14:04) (Punt formation) 2-B.Fields FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 8, and recovers at MIA 8. 2-B.Fields to MIA 12 for 4 yards (18-M.Slater).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at NE 15 for -8 yards (51-J.Mayo).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) 33-D.Thomas left tackle to NE 13 for 9 yards (32-D.McCourty).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 19 for -7 yards (99-T.Scott). FUMBLES (99-T.Scott) [99-T.Scott], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at MIA 25. 75-V.Wilfork to MIA 25 for no gain (86-R.Matthews
- New England Patriots (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) 12-T.Brady pass deep right intended for 81-A.Hernandez INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at NE 49. 20-R.Jones for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. Penalty on NE-22-S.Ridley, Low Block, offsett
- New England Patriots (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- New England Patriots (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-A.Hernandez ran ob at MIA 4 for 31 yards. PENALTY on MIA-30-C.Clemons, Face Mask (15 Yards), 2 yards, enforced at MIA 4.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 11:59 · MIA 2 · Score 6-0
(11:59) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 11:53 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 0:06 · NE 26 · Score 7-3
(:06) 5-D.Carpenter 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 9:26 · MIA 7 · Score 13-3
(9:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 9:21 · MIA 2 · Score 14-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 6:58 · MIA 25 · Score 17-3
(6:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · NE 2 · Score 17-9
(:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · NE 2 · Score 17-10
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 13:21 · MIA 14 · Score 20-10
(13:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:50 · NE 15 · Score 20-13
(8:50) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · MIA 3 · Score 23-13
(1:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:36 · NE 24 · Score 23-16
(:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 42 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.
- 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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins on 2012-12-02?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 23-16 in Week 13, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: New England Patriots 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New England Patriots 6, Miami Dolphins 6; Final: New England Patriots 23, Miami Dolphins 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q1 11:59) New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q2 9:26) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q2 0:34) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 0:06, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 6:58, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 13:21, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 8:50, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 1:15, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 0:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 52.2% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.24 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 37.1% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-4.21 EPA): (3:22) 12-T.Brady pass deep right intended for 81-A.Hernandez INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at NE 49. 20-R.Jones for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. Penalty on NE-22-S.Ridley.
Was New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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