Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 30–9 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 20–0 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Gates
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:52) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 29 for -8 yards (28-N.Carroll). FUMBLES (28-N.Carroll), R…
- Game date
- 2012-10-28
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 30–9 on 2012-10-28. E. Gates posted a game-high +6.66 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 10 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(11:05) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(4:03) 3-R.Malone punt is BLOCKED by 27-J.Wilson, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-50-O.Vernon at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(14:13) (Shotgun) 33-D.Thomas left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(7:04) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(11:59) 2-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(8:50) (Shotgun) 8-Matt.Moore pass short left to 80-A.Fasano for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(7:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 85-C.Schilens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:32) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:05FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-0
(11:05) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 4:03TD RMR. MalonePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 80
- Score
- 9-0
(4:03) 3-R.Malone punt is BLOCKED by 27-J.Wilson, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-50-O.Vernon at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:59XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:13TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 16-0
(14:13) (Shotgun) 33-D.Thomas left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:08XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:04FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 21
- Score
- 20-0
(7:04) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 11:59FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 20
- Score
- 20-3
(11:59) 2-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:50TD AFA. FasanoPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 26-3
(8:50) (Shotgun) 8-Matt.Moore pass short left to 80-A.Fasano for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:46XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 27-3
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:23TD CSC. SchilensPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 27-9
(7:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 85-C.Schilens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:32FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 24
- Score
- 30-9
(4:32) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Gates · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2
Malachi Moore · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +5.65 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 3L. Hilliard · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4Malachi Moore · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.05 EPA/play
- 5J. Gaffney · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 7B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 8C. Schilens · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 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
E. Gates — NYJ · Receiving
E. Gates posted the highest total EPA (+6.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
E. Gates's top snap (+3.80 EPA): (8:43) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 19-E.Gates to MIA 25 for 17 yards (24-S.Smith).
Biggest single play (-5.49 EPA): M. Sanchez — (1:52) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 29 for -8 yards (28-N.Carroll). FUMBLES (28-N.Carroll), RECOVERED by MIA-96-P.Soliai at NYJ 32.
Quarterback report card
M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 62 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -11.5% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -15.12 total EPA
- Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +5.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.203 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.070 | -0.244 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.228 | +0.126 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.203 | -0.069 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 57.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.07 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.20 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, +5.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -20.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. Malone
- Miami Dolphins — Drake Thomas
- Miami Dolphins — A. Fasano
- New York Jets — C. Schilens (M. Sanchez pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 15 (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 80 (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 3-R.Malone punt is BLOCKED by 27-J.Wilson, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-50-O.Vernon at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 3:59) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 33-D.Thomas left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 14:08) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 21 (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q3 11:59) — (11:59) 2-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q3 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 8-Matt.Moore pass short left to 80-A.Fasano for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 8:46) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 85-C.Schilens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 24 (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 3-R.Malone punt is BLOCKED by 27-J.Wilson, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-50-O.Vernon at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 11:02) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks onside 16 yards from MIA 35 to NYJ 49. RECOVERED by MIA-93-J.Trusnik.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) 22-R.Bush up the middle pushed ob at NYJ 48 for 19 yards (35-I.Trufant). PENALTY on NYJ-31-A.Cromartie, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 48.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 47 for -9 yards (97-C.Pace).
- New York Jets (Q1 1:52) — (1:52) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 29 for -8 yards (28-N.Carroll). FUMBLES (28-N.Carroll), RECOVERED by MIA-96-P.Soliai at NYJ 32.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q1 1:52) — (1:52) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 29 for -8 yards (28-N.Carroll). FUMBLES (28-N.Carroll), RECOVERED by MIA-96-P.Soliai at NYJ 32.
- New York Jets (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 3-R.Malone punt is BLOCKED by 27-J.Wilson, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-50-O.Vernon at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle intended for 81-D.Keller INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Clemons at MIA 1. 30-C.Clemons pushed ob at MIA 30 for 29 yards (60-D.Ferguson).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 22-R.Bush right guard to MIA 31 for 1 yard (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (52-D.Harris), RECOVERED by NYJ-37-Y.Bell at MIA 32. 37-Y.Bell to MIA 32 for no gain (80-A.Fasano).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 11:05 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-0
(11:05) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 4:03 · MIA 80 · Score 9-0
(4:03) 3-R.Malone punt is BLOCKED by 27-J.Wilson, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-50-O.Vernon at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 3:59 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 14:13 · NYJ 3 · Score 16-0
(14:13) (Shotgun) 33-D.Thomas left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:08 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 7:04 · NYJ 21 · Score 20-0
(7:04) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 11:59 · MIA 20 · Score 20-3
(11:59) 2-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 8:50 · NYJ 4 · Score 26-3
(8:50) (Shotgun) 8-Matt.Moore pass short left to 80-A.Fasano for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 8:46 · NYJ 2 · Score 27-3
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · MIA 5 · Score 27-9
(7:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 85-C.Schilens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 4:32 · NYJ 24 · Score 30-9
(4:32) 5-D.Carpenter 42 yard field goal 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.
- E. Gates (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Malachi Moore (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets on 2012-10-28?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 30-9 in Week 8, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, New York Jets 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 30, New York Jets 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Malone (Q1 4:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Thomas (Q2 14:13) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Fasano (Q3 8:50) New York Jets touchdown — C. Schilens (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 7:23) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 11:05, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 7:04, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 11:59, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 4:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 45.2% completion, -11.5% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -15.12 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 52.4% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +5.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
E. Gates (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.80 EPA): (8:43) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 19-E.Gates to MIA 25 for 17 yards (24-S.Smith)..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
New York Jets
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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