Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 28–0 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 0–21 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 6, RECOVERED by NE-54-D.Hightower …
- Game date
- 2012-12-30
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 28–0 on 2012-12-30. T. Brady posted a game-high +11.54 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(6:44) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 48th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 2nd longest all-time (Unitas 47). Also 1st player in NFL history to throw a TD pass in all 16 games for 3 straight seasons. NE 83-Welker 110th consecutive game with a reception.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(10:30) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(1:04) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(9:25) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:44TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 9
- Score
- 0-6
(6:44) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 48th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 2nd longest all-time (Unitas 47). Also 1st player in NFL history to throw a TD pass in all 16 games for 3 straight seasons. NE 83-Welker 110th consecutive game with a reception.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:40XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:30TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 0-13
(10:30) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:26XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:04TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-20
(1:04) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:00XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:25TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 23
- Score
- 0-27
(9:25) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:20XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +11.54 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.55 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 3S. Ridley · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.54 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4D. Woodhead · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5D. Woodhead · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 7R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8
Jaylin Lane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 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 (+11.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-2.90 EPA): (11:43) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 83-W.Welker.
Biggest single play (-4.91 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (4:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 6, RECOVERED by NE-54-D.Hightower at NE 1.
Quarterback report card
Ryan Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.60 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.222 | +0.143 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.1% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.150 | +0.304 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.424 | +0.136 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.143 | +0.222 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 62.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.22 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.14 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -15.52 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +13.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q1 6:44); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 6:40) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 10:26) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 1:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 23 (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 9:20) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left intended for 86-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 28-S.Gregory at MIA 41. 28-S.Gregory to MIA 28 for 13 yards (86-R.Matthews).
- New England Patriots (Q1 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-A.Hernandez to MIA 36 for 8 yards (58-K.Dansby).
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 83-W.Welker.
- New England Patriots (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 84-D.Branch to MIA 10 for 16 yards (24-S.Smith).
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 81-A.Hernandez.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 6, RECOVERED by NE-54-D.Hightower at NE 1.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 6:27) — (6:27) 9-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left intended for 86-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 28-S.Gregory at MIA 41. 28-S.Gregory to MIA 28 for 13 yards (86-R.Matthews).
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 83-W.Welker.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 6:44 · MIA 9 · Score 0-6
(6:44) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 48th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 2nd longest all-time (Unitas 47). Also 1st player in NFL histor - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 6:40 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 10:30 · MIA 1 · Score 0-13
(10:30) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 10:26 · MIA 2 · Score 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 1:04 · MIA 2 · Score 0-20
(1:04) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 1:00 · MIA 2 · Score 0-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:25 · MIA 23 · Score 0-27
(9:25) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:20 · MIA 2 · Score 0-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
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.
- 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 Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2012-12-30?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 28-0 in Week 17, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 14; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q1 6:44) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q2 10:30) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q2 1:04) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q4 9:25) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 45.5% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.60 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 57.9% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.54 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-2.90 EPA): (11:43) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 83-W.Welker..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
New England Patriots
Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W
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