Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 24–21 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 13–0 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Roberts
- Top passer
- K. Kolb
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:25) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 19-L.Naanee to ARI 39 for 19 yards (24-A.Wilson). …
- Game date
- 2012-09-30
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Miami Dolphins 24–21 on 2012-09-30, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 13–0 halftime lead. A. Roberts posted a game-high +11.25 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(13:25) 5-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(2:00) 41-J.Lane up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:06) 5-D.Carpenter 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(9:50) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(9:54) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 12-A.Roberts for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(7:17) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 41-J.Lane is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:29) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(8:34) 3-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:25FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 14
- Score
- 3-0
(13:25) 5-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:00TD Jaylin LanePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 9-0
(2:00) 41-J.Lane up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:56XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:06FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 13-0
(:06) 5-D.Carpenter 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:50TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 13-6
(9:50) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:46XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:54TD ARA. RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 46
- Score
- 13-13
(9:54) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 12-A.Roberts for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:45XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-14
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:17TD BHB. HartlinePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 80
- Score
- 19-14
(7:17) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:05Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 41-J.Lane is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:29TD ARA. RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 21-20
(:29) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:22XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 21-21
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
OT 8:34FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 28
- Score
- 21-24
(8:34) 3-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +11.25 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 2B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +10.68 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 3D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4R. Housler · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 5Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +3.19 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7Jaylin Lane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8Jaylin Lane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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
A. Roberts — ARI · Receiving
A. Roberts posted the highest total EPA (+11.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
A. Roberts's top snap (+4.48 EPA): (:29) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.90 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (8:25) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 19-L.Naanee to ARI 39 for 19 yards (24-A.Wilson). FUMBLES (24-A.Wilson), RECOVERED by ARI-21-P.Peterson at ARI 37. 21-P.Peterson to MIA 3 for 60 yards (19-L.Naa
Quarterback report card
K. Kolb led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) · 57 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · -2.7% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -7.04 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.076 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 36.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.123 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.231 | -0.446 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.077 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.4% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.08, Arizona Cardinals -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.08 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.08 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 16 drives, -7.02 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, -7.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Jaylin Lane
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Kolb pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Roberts (K. Kolb pass)
- Miami Dolphins — B. Hartline (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Roberts (K. Kolb pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) 5-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 41-J.Lane up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:56) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 5-D.Carpenter 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q3 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 9:46) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–8. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIA 46 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 12-A.Roberts for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 9:45) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ARI 80 (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q4 7:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 41-J.Lane is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:22) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
Overtime: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIA 28 (OT 8:34) — (8:34) 3-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 19-L.Naanee to ARI 39 for 19 yards (24-A.Wilson). FUMBLES (24-A.Wilson), RECOVERED by ARI-21-P.Peterson at ARI 37. 21-P.Peterson to MIA 3 for 60 yards (19-L.Naa
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) 4-K.Kolb pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Smith at MIA 0. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 12-A.Roberts for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 19-L.Naanee to ARI 39 for 19 yards (24-A.Wilson). FUMBLES (24-A.Wilson), RECOVERED by ARI-21-P.Peterson at ARI 37. 21-P.Peterson to MIA 3 for 60 yards (19-L.Naa
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) 4-K.Kolb pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Smith at MIA 0. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 13:25 · ARI 14 · Score 3-0
(13:25) 5-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ARI 1 · Score 9-0
(2:00) 41-J.Lane up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · ARI 2 · Score 10-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · ARI 9 · Score 13-0
(:06) 5-D.Carpenter 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 9:50 · MIA 3 · Score 13-6
(9:50) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 9:46 · MIA 2 · Score 13-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:54 · MIA 46 · Score 13-13
(9:54) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 12-A.Roberts for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:45 · MIA 2 · Score 13-14
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 7:17 · ARI 80 · Score 19-14
(7:17) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 7:05 · ARI 2 · Score 21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 41-J.Lane is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 0:29 · MIA 15 · Score 21-20
(:29) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 0:22 · MIA 2 · Score 21-21
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — OT 8:34 · MIA 28 · Score 21-24
(8:34) 3-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Roberts (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Arizona Cardinals on 2012-09-30?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Miami Dolphins 24-21 in Week 4, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q2: Miami Dolphins 13, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 8, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q5: Miami Dolphins 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 21, Arizona Cardinals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Arizona Cardinals?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Lane (Q2 2:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Kolb pass) (Q3 9:50) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Roberts (K. Kolb pass) (Q4 9:54) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Hartline (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 7:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Roberts (K. Kolb pass) (Q4 0:29) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 13:25, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (OT 8:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Arizona Cardinals?
K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals), 50.9% completion, -2.7% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -7.04 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 55.3% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Arizona Cardinals?
A. Roberts (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.25 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+4.48 EPA): (:29) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Arizona Cardinals won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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