Rams 14–17 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2012

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 17–14 LA
Halftime: LA 6–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. Bradford
Top passer: S. Bradford
Biggest EPA play: (6:52) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 13-C.Givens to MIA 11 for 65 yards (20-R.Jones).
Game date: 2012-10-14

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the LA 17–14 on 2012-10-14. S. Bradford posted a game-high +10.27 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
LA	6	0	0	8	0	14
Miami Dolphins	0	10	7	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

LALA

+3MIA 30

+3MIA 14

LA 29

+3LA 25

MIA 1

+2MIA 2

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LALA
Q1 12:49FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 30
Score
3-0
(12:49) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q1 5:12FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 14
Score
6-0
(5:12) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:38TD
Malachi Moore
Points+6
Yard line
LA 29
Score
6-6
(5:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-M.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:27XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
6-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. PENALTY on LA-43-C.Dahl, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:24FG
DCD. Carpenter
Points+3
Yard line
LA 25
Score
6-10
(4:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:46TD
AFA. Fasano
Points+6
Yard line
LA 1
Score
6-16
(9:46) 75-N.Garner reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 80-A.Fasano for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:40XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
6-17
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
LALA
Q4 8:35TD
SBS. Bradford
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
12-17
(8:35) 8-S.Bradford up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
LALA
Q4 8:30Safety
SBS. Bradford
Points+2
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
14-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-S.Bradford pass to 39-S.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1S. Bradford · LA · Passing · +10.27 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
2B. Gibson · LA · Receiving · +8.51 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
3Malachi Moore · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
4S. Bradford · LA · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.07 EPA/play
5Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.66 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
6Ckelby Givens · LA · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
7L. Kendricks · LA · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
8Shedrick Jackson · LA · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 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

S. Bradford — LA · Passing

S. Bradford posted the highest total EPA (+10.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.

S. Bradford's top snap (+4.50 EPA): (6:52) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 13-C.Givens to MIA 11 for 65 yards (20-R.Jones).

Quarterback report card

S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

S. Bradford (LA) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +8.4% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.27 total EPA
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	LA	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.051	+0.073
Offensive success rate	47.1%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.214	+0.072
Rush EPA/play	+0.140	-0.226
Defensive EPA/play	-0.073	-0.051
Defensive success rate	50.0%	52.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA +0.05, Miami Dolphins +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

LA: +0.05 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.07 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

LA: 10 drives, +4.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +5.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — Malachi Moore (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q2 5:38)
Miami Dolphins — A. Fasano (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q3 9:46)
LA — S. Bradford (Q4 8:35)

Field goals

LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 12:49)
LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 5:12)
Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q2 4:24)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 6–0. LA connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q1 12:49) — (12:49) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA connected on a field goal from the MIA 14 (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 29 (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-M.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 5:27); Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q2 4:24) — (4:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) 75-N.Garner reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 80-A.Fasano for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 9:40) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 8–0. LA found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 8:35); LA registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:30) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-S.Bradford pass to 39-S.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

LA (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at MIA 48 for -3 yards (50-O.Vernon). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -0.94]
LA (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 11-B.Gibson to LA 49 for 22 yards (28-N.Carroll). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +1.12]
LA (Q2 5:27) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 52 yards from MIA 40 to LA 8. 49-B.Miller to LA 21 for 13 yards (27-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (27-J.Wilson), RECOVERED by MIA-34-M.Thigpen at LA 25. 34-M.Thigpen to LA 25 for no gain (18- [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.47]
LA (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 66 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -0.64]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-M.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.30]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

LA (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 13-C.Givens to MIA 11 for 65 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +4.50]
LA (Q2 5:27) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 52 yards from MIA 40 to LA 8. 49-B.Miller to LA 21 for 13 yards (27-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (27-J.Wilson), RECOVERED by MIA-34-M.Thigpen at LA 25. 34-M.Thigpen to LA 25 for no gain (18- [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.47]
LA (Q1 14:21) — (14:21) 26-D.Richardson right end pushed ob at MIA 31 for 44 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.37]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-M.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.30]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

LA FG (+3) — Q1 12:49 · MIA 30 · Score 3-0
(12:49) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA FG (+3) — Q1 5:12 · MIA 14 · Score 6-0
(5:12) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 5:38 · LA 29 · Score 6-6
(5:38) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-M.Moore for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 5:27 · LA 2 · Score 6-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. PENALTY on LA-43-C.Dahl, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 4:24 · LA 25 · Score 6-10
(4:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 9:46 · LA 1 · Score 6-16
(9:46) 75-N.Garner reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 80-A.Fasano for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 9:40 · LA 2 · Score 6-17
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
LA TD (+6) — Q4 8:35 · MIA 1 · Score 12-17
(8:35) 8-S.Bradford up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
LA Safety (+2) — Q4 8:30 · MIA 2 · Score 14-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-S.Bradford pass to 39-S.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
S. Bradford (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
S. Bradford (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Miami Dolphins on 2012-10-14?

The Miami Dolphins beat the LA 17-14 in Week 6, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: LA 6, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: LA 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: LA 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: LA 8, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: LA 14, Miami Dolphins 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Moore (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 5:38) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Fasano (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 9:46) LA touchdown — S. Bradford (Q4 8:35) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 12:49, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 5:12, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 4:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Miami Dolphins?

S. Bradford (LA), 54.2% completion, +8.4% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +10.27 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 56.8% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.66 total passing EPA.

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

S. Bradford (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+4.50 EPA): (6:52) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 13-C.Givens to MIA 11 for 65 yards (20-R.Jones)..

Was LA vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

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