Dolphins 17–13 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -11.10 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 56.7% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.13 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (5:55) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline to CIN 37 for 30 yards (23-T.Newman)..

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 17–13 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 7–6 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ryan Tannehill
Top passer: Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play: (6:41) 41-J.Lane right tackle to CIN 11 for no gain (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clement…
Game date: 2012-10-07

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Cincinnati Bengals 17–13 on 2012-10-07. Ryan Tannehill posted a game-high +9.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	0	7	10	0	0	17
Cincinnati Bengals	6	0	0	7	0	13

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3MIA 24

CIN 13

+3CIN 28

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:39FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 24
Score
0-3
(10:39) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:17FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 7
Score
0-6
(:17) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:58TD
Drake Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
6-6
(6:58) 33-D.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:54XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 12:27TD
RBR. Bush
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 13
Score
13-6
(12:27) 22-R.Bush left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 12:18XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
14-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:40FG
DCD. Carpenter
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 28
Score
17-6
(8:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:19TD
Art Green
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
17-12
(14:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:15XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
17-13
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.13 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
3J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
4C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
5Ben Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
6R. Bush · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
7A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
8Jaylin Lane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 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

Ryan Tannehill — MIA · Passing

Ryan Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+9.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Ryan Tannehill's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (5:55) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline to CIN 37 for 30 yards (23-T.Newman).

Biggest single play (-5.48 EPA): Jaylin Lane — (6:41) 41-J.Lane right tackle to CIN 11 for no gain (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-23-T.Newman at CIN 16. 23-T.Newman to CIN 21 for 5 yards (74-J.Jerry).

Quarterback report card

Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 52 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -11.10 total EPA
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.066	-0.135
Offensive success rate	41.2%	38.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.304	-0.213
Rush EPA/play	-0.403	-0.119
Defensive EPA/play	+0.135	+0.066
Defensive success rate	61.9%	58.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.07 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.14 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -11.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -5.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — Drake Thomas (Q2 6:58)
Miami Dolphins — R. Bush (Q3 12:27)
Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q4 14:19)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 10:39)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 0:17)
Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q3 8:40)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q1 0:17) — (:17) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 6:58) — (6:58) 33-D.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 6:54) — 5-D.Carpenter 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 CIN 13 (Q3 12:27) — (12:27) 22-R.Bush left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 12:18) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q3 8:40) — (8:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:15) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) 41-J.Lane right tackle to CIN 11 for no gain (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-23-T.Newman at CIN 16. 23-T.Newman to CIN 21 for 5 yards (74-J.Jerry). [WPA -19.6% · EPA -5.48]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -17.0% · EPA -3.21]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Starks at CIN 40. 94-R.Starks to CIN 36 for 4 yards (62-J.Faine). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.76]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at 50. 20-R.Jones to MIA 47 for -3 yards (16-A.Hawkins). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -0.38]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-A.Binns to CIN 48 for 7 yards (55-K.Misi). FUMBLES (55-K.Misi), RECOVERED by MIA-78-T.McDaniel at CIN 47. 78-T.McDaniel to CIN 47 for no gain (85-A [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.12]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) 41-J.Lane right tackle to CIN 11 for no gain (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-23-T.Newman at CIN 16. 23-T.Newman to CIN 21 for 5 yards (74-J.Jerry). [WPA -19.6% · EPA -5.48]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:04) — (12:04) 10-K.Huber punts 40 yards to MIA 27, Center-46-C.Harris. 20-R.Jones MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-55-V.Burfict at MIA 26. 55-V.Burfict ran ob at MIA 26 for no gain. The Replay Assistant challe [WPA +13.2% · EPA +5.27]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Starks at CIN 40. 94-R.Starks to CIN 36 for 4 yards (62-J.Faine). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.76]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -17.0% · EPA -3.21]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 10:39 · MIA 24 · Score 0-3
(10:39) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 0:17 · MIA 7 · Score 0-6
(:17) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 6:58 · CIN 1 · Score 6-6
(6:58) 33-D.Thomas right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 6:54 · CIN 2 · Score 7-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 12:27 · CIN 13 · Score 13-6
(12:27) 22-R.Bush left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 12:18 · CIN 2 · Score 14-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 8:40 · CIN 28 · Score 17-6
(8:40) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · MIA 2 · Score 17-12
(14:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:15 · MIA 2 · Score 17-13
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2012-10-07?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Cincinnati Bengals 17-13 in Week 5, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Cincinnati Bengals 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Thomas (Q2 6:58) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q3 12:27) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 14:19) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 10:39, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 0:17, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 8:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -11.10 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 56.7% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (5:55) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 82-B.Hartline to CIN 37 for 30 yards (23-T.Newman)..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 17-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

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