Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 35–13 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 10–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Hartline
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (:23) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 25-M.Goodson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-09-16
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35–13 on 2012-09-16, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 10–7 halftime lead. B. Hartline posted a game-high +9.17 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
(9:19) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:23) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 25-M.Goodson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:50) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:31) (No Huddle) 22-R.Bush right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(4:11) 22-R.Bush left end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(14:53) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(11:57) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 80-A.Fasano for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(5:14) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 9:19TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 0-6
(9:19) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 9:19XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 0:23TD MGM. GoodsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 64
- Score
- 6-7
(:23) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 25-M.Goodson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 0:11XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-7
(Kick formation) 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:50FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 10-7
(:50) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:31TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 23
- Score
- 10-13
(8:31) (No Huddle) 22-R.Bush right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:57XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 10-14
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:11TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 65
- Score
- 10-20
(4:11) 22-R.Bush left end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 3:52XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 10-21
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 14:53FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 10
- Score
- 13-21
(14:53) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:57TD AFA. FasanoPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 14
- Score
- 13-27
(11:57) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 80-A.Fasano for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:45XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 13-28
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 5:14TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 13-34
(5:14) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 5:06XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 13-35
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.17 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 2M. Goodson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
- 3Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +6.05 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4B. Myers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5C. Palmer · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.60 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6R. Bush · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.57 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.88 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 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
B. Hartline — MIA · Receiving
B. Hartline posted the highest total EPA (+9.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.
B. Hartline's top snap (+2.05 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 82-B.Hartline to MIA 35 for 11 yards (23-J.Hanson).
Biggest single play (+6.24 EPA): C. Palmer — (:23) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 25-M.Goodson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -7.4% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.60 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.051 | +0.177 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.9% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.090 | +0.183 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.485 | +0.192 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.177 | +0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 67.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.05 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.18 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -4.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, +16.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Tannehill
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Goodson (C. Palmer pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Bush
- Miami Dolphins — R. Bush
- Miami Dolphins — A. Fasano (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q1 9:19) — (9:19) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 9:19) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 64 (Q1 0:23) — (:23) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 25-M.Goodson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 0:11) — (Kick formation) 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 23 (Q3 8:31) — (8:31) (No Huddle) 22-R.Bush right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 7:57) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 65 (Q3 4:11) — (4:11) 22-R.Bush left end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 3:52) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 80-A.Fasano for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 11:45) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q4 5:14) — (5:14) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 5:06) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 0:23) — (:23) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 25-M.Goodson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:11) — (4:11) 22-R.Bush left end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:32) — (1:32) (Punt formation) 2-B.Fields punts 50 yards to LV 28, Center-92-J.Denney. 28-P.Adams pushed ob at MIA 25 for 47 yards (2-B.Fields).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 10:03) — (10:03) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep middle to 17-D.Moore.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 86-D.Ausberry to MIA 30 for 31 yards (20-R.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 0:23) — (:23) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 25-M.Goodson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:11) — (4:11) 22-R.Bush left end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at MIA 35. 20-R.Jones to MIA 43 for 8 yards (25-M.Goodson).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:14) — (5:14) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 9:19 · LV 2 · Score 0-6
(9:19) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 9:19 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 0:23 · MIA 64 · Score 6-7
(:23) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 25-M.Goodson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 0:11 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:50 · MIA 7 · Score 10-7
(:50) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 8:31 · LV 23 · Score 10-13
(8:31) (No Huddle) 22-R.Bush right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 7:57 · LV 2 · Score 10-14
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 4:11 · LV 65 · Score 10-20
(4:11) 22-R.Bush left end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 3:52 · LV 2 · Score 10-21
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 14:53 · MIA 10 · Score 13-21
(14:53) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 11:57 · LV 14 · Score 13-27
(11:57) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 80-A.Fasano for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 11:45 · LV 2 · Score 13-28
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 5:14 · LV 15 · Score 13-34
(5:14) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 5:06 · LV 2 · Score 13-35
5-D.Carpenter extra point 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.
- B. Hartline (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins on 2012-09-16?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35-13 in Week 2, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Miami Dolphins 14; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Miami Dolphins 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q1 9:19) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Goodson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 0:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q3 8:31) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q3 4:11) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Fasano (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 11:57) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q4 5:14) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:50, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 14:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.1% completion, -7.4% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.60 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 54.5% completion, +1.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
B. Hartline (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.05 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 82-B.Hartline to MIA 35 for 11 yards (23-J.Hanson)..
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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