Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 23–20 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 17–13 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Luck
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-11-04
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 23–20 on 2012-11-04, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 17–13 halftime lead. A. Luck posted a game-high +23.74 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(4:21) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(13:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(9:42) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(5:16) (Run formation) 22-R.Bush left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-32-C.Vaughn, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:58) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(13:17) 5-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(6:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 4:21FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 19
- Score
- 3-0
(4:21) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:53TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 9
- Score
- 3-6
(:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:47XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 3-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:32TD CCC. ClayPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 31
- Score
- 9-7
(13:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:25XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 10-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:42FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 10-10
(9:42) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:16TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 18
- Score
- 16-10
(5:16) (Run formation) 22-R.Bush left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-32-C.Vaughn, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:07XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 17-10
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:12FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 29
- Score
- 17-13
(:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:58TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 36
- Score
- 17-19
(1:58) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 1:49XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:17FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 13
- Score
- 20-20
(13:17) 5-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 6:03FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 20-23
(6:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +23.74 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +7.72 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.82 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5
Davis Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 6T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7D. Avery · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.72 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. Luck — IND · Passing
A. Luck posted the highest total EPA (+23.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
A. Luck's top snap (+3.33 EPA): (1:58) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+3.72 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (13:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +4.6% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +23.74 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -6.2% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.120 | +0.114 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.184 | +0.440 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.125 | -0.294 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.120 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 55.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.12, Indianapolis Colts +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.12 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.11 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +10.81 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +9.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Bush
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 0:47) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 31 (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 13:25) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q2 5:16); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 5:07) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 29 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 36 (Q3 1:58) — (1:58) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 1:49) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) 5-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:58) — (1:58) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 33-D.Thomas to IND 41 for 14 yards (58-M.Fokou) [90-C.Redding]. Penalty on MIA-77-J.Long, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at MIA 38 for -4 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake), touched at MIA 48, recovered by IND-83-D.Allen at 50. 83-D.Allen to 50 for no gain (98-J.Odrick). MIA - Wake
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 11-D.Avery pushed ob at MIA 35 for 22 yards (30-C.Clemons).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton to MIA 42 for 25 yards (30-C.Clemons) [98-J.Odrick].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:58) — (1:58) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. Penalty on IND-72-J.Linkenbach, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton to MIA 42 for 25 yards (30-C.Clemons) [98-J.Odrick].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 4:21 · IND 19 · Score 3-0
(4:21) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:53 · MIA 9 · Score 3-6
(:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:47 · MIA 2 · Score 3-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 13:32 · IND 31 · Score 9-7
(13:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 42-C.Clay for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 13:25 · IND 2 · Score 10-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 9:42 · MIA 5 · Score 10-10
(9:42) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 5:16 · IND 18 · Score 16-10
(5:16) (Run formation) 22-R.Bush left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-32-C.Vaughn, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 5:07 · IND 2 · Score 17-10
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · MIA 29 · Score 17-13
(:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 1:58 · MIA 36 · Score 17-19
(1:58) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 1:49 · MIA 2 · Score 17-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 13:17 · IND 13 · Score 20-20
(13:17) 5-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 6:03 · MIA 25 · Score 20-23
(6:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts on 2012-11-04?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 23-20 in Week 9, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 14, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, Indianapolis Colts 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (A. Luck pass) (Q1 0:53) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 13:32) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 5:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q3 1:58) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 4:21, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 9:42, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 13:17, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 6:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 55.6% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +23.74 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 52.4% completion, -6.2% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (+3.33 EPA): (1:58) (Run formation) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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