Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 35–17 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 10–21 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Malachi Moore
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 33, RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at NE…
- Game date
- 2017-11-26
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 35–17 on 2017-11-26. T. Brady posted a game-high +10.68 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 New England Patriots | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(11:46) 34-R.Burkhead left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(5:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 73rd career Brady-Gronkowski TD connection, passes Brees-Colston for 5th all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(13:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 33, RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at NE 14. 20-R.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-78-T.Fede was injured during the play.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
(8:33) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-R.Burkhead for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(4:10) 1-C.Parkey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
(10:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. NE 87-Gronkowski 16th career multi-TD game, new franchise record (Randy Moss, 15). NE 12-Brady 481st career TD pass, passes Brees for 3rd-most all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 32-K.Drake for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
(6:35) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-B.Cooks for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 28th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 26th TD pass of season, most all-time in a season after turning 40 (Moon & Favre, 25).
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 11:46TD RBR. BurkheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-6
(11:46) 34-R.Burkhead left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 11:39XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:41TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 0-13
(5:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 73rd career Brady-Gronkowski TD connection, passes Brees-Colston for 5th all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:33XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 62
- Score
- 6-14
(13:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 33, RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at NE 14. 20-R.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-78-T.Fede was injured during the play.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:19XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-14
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:33TD RBR. BurkheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 7-20
(8:33) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-R.Burkhead for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:29XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:10FG CPC. ParkeyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 10-21
(4:10) 1-C.Parkey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:33TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 10-27
(10:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. NE 87-Gronkowski 16th career multi-TD game, new franchise record (Randy Moss, 15). NE 12-Brady 481st career TD pass, passes Brees for 3rd-most all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:28XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 10-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:49TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 8
- Score
- 16-28
(11:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 32-K.Drake for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:43XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 17-28
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:35TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 17-34
(6:35) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-B.Cooks for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 28th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 26th TD pass of season, most all-time in a season after turning 40 (Moon & Favre, 25).
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:31XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 20
- Score
- 17-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +10.68 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2Brandin Cooks · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 3R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4
Damien Lewis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +5.16 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 5N. Ebner · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.56 EPA/play
- 6
Juanyeh Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 7
Dorian Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 8J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+10.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-8.98 EPA): (13:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 33, RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at NE 14. 20-R.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-78-T.Fede was injured during the play.
Quarterback report card
Malachi Moore led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +1.7% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.66 total EPA- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +10.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.180 | +0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.132 | +0.324 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.427 | -0.080 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.047 | +0.180 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 59.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.18 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.05 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -13.65 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +4.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — R. Burkhead
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Jones
- New England Patriots — R. Burkhead (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Kenyan Drake (Malachi Moore pass)
- New England Patriots — Brandin Cooks (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — C. Parkey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 11:46); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 11:39) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q1 5:41); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 5:33) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 62 (Q2 13:29); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 13:19) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 8:33) — (8:33) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-R.Burkhead for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 8:29) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) 1-C.Parkey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q3 10:33); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 10:28) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q4 11:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 32-K.Drake for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 11:43) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q4 6:35); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 20 (Q4 6:31) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 33, RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at NE 14. 20-R.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-78-T.Fede was injured during the play.
- New England Patriots (Q1 14:12) — (14:12) (Punt formation) 43-N.Ebner right end to NE 41 for 14 yards (42-A.Verner). FUMBLES (42-A.Verner), ball out of bounds at NE 41. NE-43-N.Ebner was injured during the play. He is Out.
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-P.Dorsett to MIA 7 for 39 yards (20-R.Jones).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep left intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at NE -3. 24-S.Gilmore to NE 17 for 20 yards (10-K.Stills).
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-B.Cooks to MIA 23 for 37 yards (20-R.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 33, RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at NE 14. 20-R.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-78-T.Fede was injured during the play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 32-K.Drake left tackle to MIA 49 for -1 yards (98-T.Flowers). FUMBLES (98-T.Flowers), RECOVERED by NE-23-P.Chung at MIA 45. 23-P.Chung to MIA 45 for no gain (14-J.Landry).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep left to 10-K.Stills ran ob at NE 37 for 28 yards.
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-B.Cooks to MIA 23 for 37 yards (20-R.Jones).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 11:46 · MIA 2 · Score 0-6
(11:46) 34-R.Burkhead left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 11:39 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:41 · MIA 5 · Score 0-13
(5:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 73rd career Brady-Gronkowski TD connection, passes Brees-Colston for 5th all-time. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:33 · MIA 15 · Score 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 13:29 · MIA 62 · Score 6-14
(13:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 33, RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at NE 14. 20-R.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-78-T.Fede was injured during the play. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 13:19 · NE 15 · Score 7-14
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:33 · MIA 1 · Score 7-20
(8:33) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-R.Burkhead for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 8:29 · MIA 15 · Score 7-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 4:10 · NE 10 · Score 10-21
(4:10) 1-C.Parkey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 10:33 · MIA 15 · Score 10-27
(10:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. NE 87-Gronkowski 16th career multi-TD game, new franchise record (Randy Moss, 15). NE 12-Brady 481s - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:28 · MIA 15 · Score 10-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 11:49 · NE 8 · Score 16-28
(11:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 32-K.Drake for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 11:43 · NE 15 · Score 17-28
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 6:35 · MIA 5 · Score 17-34
(6:35) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 14-B.Cooks for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 28th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 26th TD pass of season, most all-time - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 6:31 · MIA 20 · Score 17-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2017-11-26?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 35-17 in Week 12, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 14; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, New England Patriots 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Burkhead (Q1 11:46) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:41) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Jones (Q2 13:29) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Burkhead (T. Brady pass) (Q2 8:33) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 10:33) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Drake (M. Moore pass) (Q4 11:49) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Cooks (T. Brady pass) (Q4 6:35) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 4:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 53.5% completion, +1.7% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.66 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 54.5% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +10.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-8.98 EPA): (13:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 33, RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at NE 14. 20-R.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-78-T.Fede was injured during the play..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
New England Patriots
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W
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