Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 24–10 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 3–14 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Bush
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:20) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 13-St.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jon…
- Game date
- 2012-12-23
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 24–10 on 2012-12-23. R. Bush posted a game-high +6.17 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(3:02) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 22-R.Bush for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
(Kick formation) 9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(9:53) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(:46) 72-W.Yeatman reported in as eligible. 22-R.Bush left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 22-R.Bush for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-K.Moore]. PENALTY on BUF-54-K.Moore, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(4:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:56) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 16-B.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:02TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 0-6
(3:02) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 22-R.Bush for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:54XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:53FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 24
- Score
- 3-7
(9:53) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:46TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 3-13
(:46) 72-W.Yeatman reported in as eligible. 22-R.Bush left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:42XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-14
9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:38TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 3-20
(8:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 22-R.Bush for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-K.Moore]. PENALTY on BUF-54-K.Moore, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:32XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-21
9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:22FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 27
- Score
- 3-24
(4:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:56TD Brandon SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 9-24
(8:56) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 16-B.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:52XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Bush · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 2C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.54 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4R. Martin · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 5R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 6L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 8Brandon Smith · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 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
R. Bush — MIA · Receiving
R. Bush posted the highest total EPA (+6.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.54 EPA per play.
R. Bush's top snap (+3.16 EPA): (8:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 22-R.Bush for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-K.Moore]. PENALTY on BUF-54-K.Moore, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Biggest single play (-5.92 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (1:20) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 13-St.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at MIA 4. 20-R.Jones to MIA 12 for 8 yards (67-A.Levitre).
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) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -1.9% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -9.50 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -9.6% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.087 | +0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.5% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.226 | +0.003 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.167 | +0.204 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.060 | +0.087 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 63.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.09 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.06 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -7.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +4.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. Bush (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Bush
- Miami Dolphins — R. Bush (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Brandon Smith (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Miami Dolphins — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 17 (Q1 3:02); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 2:54) — (Kick formation) 9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 72-W.Yeatman reported in as eligible. 22-R.Bush left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:42) — 9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q3 8:38); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 8:32) — 9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 27 (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 16-B.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:52) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson to MIA 17 for 8 yards (24-S.Smith). FUMBLES (24-S.Smith), RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at MIA 14. 20-R.Jones to MIA 38 for 24 yards (
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) 28-C.Spiller right tackle to MIA 23 for 62 yards (24-S.Smith).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Kaeding 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-A.Carrington), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 84-S.Chandler to MIA 30 for 25 yards (30-C.Clemons). BUF-84-S.Chandler was injured during the play. He is Out.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 82-B.Hartline pushed ob at BUF 29 for 10 yards (27-S.Gilmore).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 13-St.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at MIA 4. 20-R.Jones to MIA 12 for 8 yards (67-A.Levitre).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson to MIA 17 for 8 yards (24-S.Smith). FUMBLES (24-S.Smith), RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at MIA 14. 20-R.Jones to MIA 38 for 24 yards (
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) 28-C.Spiller right tackle to MIA 23 for 62 yards (24-S.Smith).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 11-T.Graham to MIA 31 for 41 yards (23-B.McCann).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:02 · BUF 17 · Score 0-6
(3:02) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 22-R.Bush for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 2:54 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 9:53 · MIA 24 · Score 3-7
(9:53) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:46 · BUF 1 · Score 3-13
(:46) 72-W.Yeatman reported in as eligible. 22-R.Bush left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · BUF 2 · Score 3-14
9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 8:38 · BUF 12 · Score 3-20
(8:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 22-R.Bush for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-K.Moore]. PENALTY on BUF-54-K.Moore, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 8:32 · BUF 2 · Score 3-21
9-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 4:22 · BUF 27 · Score 3-24
(4:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 8:56 · MIA 2 · Score 9-24
(8:56) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 16-B.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 8:52 · MIA 2 · Score 10-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
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.
- R. Bush (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins on 2012-12-23?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 24-10 in Week 16, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 10, Miami Dolphins 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 3:02) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 0:46) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 8:38) Buffalo Bills touchdown — B. Smith (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 8:56) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 9:53, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 4:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 47.6% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -9.50 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 44.8% completion, -9.6% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
R. Bush (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.16 EPA): (8:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 22-R.Bush for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-K.Moore]. PENALTY on BUF-54-K.Moore, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
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