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NFL · Week 12 · November 25, 2018 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2018 Week 12 Recap

Colts defeat Dolphins 27–24 in Week 12

A.Luck led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 24–27 Week 12 finish.

Miami Dolphins 24 5–6
Final 24–27
Indianapolis Colts 27 6–5 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
24–27
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
Top passer
A. Luck
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Luck
Game date
November 25, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Kenyan Drake
    Kenyan Drake 5 REC · 64 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Carroo 1 REC · 74 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Tannehill
    Ryan Tannehill 17/28 · 210 YDS · 2 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • A.Luck 30/41 · 337 YDS · 3 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Hilton 7 REC · 125 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Ebron 5 REC · 45 YDS · 2 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 27–24 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Luck
Top passer
A. Luck
Biggest EPA play
(1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 88-L.Carroo for 74 yards, TOU…
Game date
2018-11-25

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27–24 on 2018-11-25. A. Luck posted a game-high +8.94 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins7737024
Indianapolis Colts77013027

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 12:30TD
    Kenyan Drake

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 33
    Score
    6-0

    (12:30) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 32-K.Drake for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-94-T.Lewis, Defensive Offside, declined.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 12:22XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    7-0

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 9:43TD
    EEE. Ebron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 14
    Score
    7-6

    (9:43) 62-L.Clark reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short right to 85-E.Ebron for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 9:37XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    7-7

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:49TD
    JDJ. Doyle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    7-13

    (1:49) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:44XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 20
    Score
    7-14

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 1:15TD
    LCL. Carroo

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 74
    Score
    13-14

    (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 88-L.Carroo for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-K.Turay].

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 1:00XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    14-14

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 9:18FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 11
    Score
    17-14

    (9:18) 7-J.Sanders 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 13:42TD
    Kenyan Drake

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 14
    Score
    23-14

    (13:42) 32-K.Drake up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 13:36XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    24-14

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 8:31FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 28
    Score
    24-17

    (8:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 4:30TD
    EEE. Ebron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 12
    Score
    24-23

    (4:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 85-E.Ebron for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. PENALTY on MIA-25-X.Howard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  14. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 4:25XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    24-24

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

  15. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 0:03FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 14
    Score
    24-27

    (:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.94 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  2. 2Kenyan DrakeKenyan Drake · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  3. 3L. Carroo · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  5. 5Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +3.45 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  6. 6E. Ebron · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  7. 7Jacoby BrissettJacoby Brissett · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.09 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 (+8.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

A. Luck's top snap (-5.20 EPA): (3:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 20-J.Wilkins to IND 49 for 10 yards (52-R.McMillan). FUMBLES (52-R.McMillan), RECOVERED by MIA-22-T.McDonald at IND 47. 22-T.McDonald to IND 47 for no gain (84-J.Doyle).

Biggest single play (+6.47 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 88-L.Carroo for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-K.Turay].

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) · 41 dropbacks · 73.2% completion · +12.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.94 total EPA
  • Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.004+0.014
Offensive success rate39.2%47.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.123+0.263
Rush EPA/play-0.024-0.175
Defensive EPA/play-0.014-0.004
Defensive success rate52.3%60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.00, Indianapolis Colts +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +1.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +0.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kenyan DrakeMiami Dolphins — Kenyan Drake (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q1 12:30)
  • Indianapolis Colts — E. Ebron (A. Luck pass) (Q1 9:43)
  • Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (A. Luck pass) (Q2 1:49)
  • Miami Dolphins — L. Carroo (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q2 1:15)
  • Kenyan DrakeMiami Dolphins — Kenyan Drake (Q4 13:42)
  • Indianapolis Colts — E. Ebron (A. Luck pass) (Q4 4:30)

Field goals

  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q3 9:18)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 8:31)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 33 (Q1 12:30); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 12:22) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 14 (Q1 9:43) — (9:43) 62-L.Clark reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short right to 85-E.Ebron for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 9:37) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 20 (Q2 1:44) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 74 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 88-L.Carroo for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-K.Turay].; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 1:00) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 11 (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 7-J.Sanders 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) 32-K.Drake up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 13:36) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 28 (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 12 (Q4 4:30); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 4:25) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 14 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 80-C.Rogers to MIA 23 for 34 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +23.1% · EPA +2.81]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 88-L.Carroo for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-K.Turay]. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +6.47]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +0.18]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 32-K.Drake for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-94-T.Lewis, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.33]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 20-J.Wilkins to IND 49 for 10 yards (52-R.McMillan). FUMBLES (52-R.McMillan), RECOVERED by MIA-22-T.McDonald at IND 47. 22-T.McDonald to IND 47 for no ga [WPA -12.9% · EPA -5.20]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 88-L.Carroo for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-K.Turay]. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +6.47]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 20-J.Wilkins to IND 49 for 10 yards (52-R.McMillan). FUMBLES (52-R.McMillan), RECOVERED by MIA-22-T.McDonald at IND 47. 22-T.McDonald to IND 47 for no ga [WPA -12.9% · EPA -5.20]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 32-K.Drake for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-94-T.Lewis, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.33]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 86-M.Gesicki to MIA 48 for 8 yards (34-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (34-M.Mitchell), RECOVERED by IND-96-D.Autry at MIA 45. 96-D.Autry to MIA 45 for no gain ( [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.09]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 12:30 · IND 33 · Score 6-0
    (12:30) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 32-K.Drake for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-94-T.Lewis, Defensive Offside, declined.
  2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 12:22 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  3. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:43 · MIA 14 · Score 7-6
    (9:43) 62-L.Clark reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass short right to 85-E.Ebron for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:37 · MIA 15 · Score 7-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
  5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:49 · MIA 1 · Score 7-13
    (1:49) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 84-J.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:44 · MIA 20 · Score 7-14
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
  7. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 1:15 · IND 74 · Score 13-14
    (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 88-L.Carroo for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-K.Turay].
  8. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:00 · IND 15 · Score 14-14
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  9. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 9:18 · IND 11 · Score 17-14
    (9:18) 7-J.Sanders 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  10. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 13:42 · IND 14 · Score 23-14
    (13:42) 32-K.Drake up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 13:36 · IND 15 · Score 24-14
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  12. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 8:31 · MIA 28 · Score 24-17
    (8:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
  13. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:30 · MIA 12 · Score 24-23
    (4:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 85-E.Ebron for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. PENALTY on MIA-25-X.Howard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  14. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:25 · MIA 15 · Score 24-24
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
  15. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · MIA 14 · Score 24-27
    (:03) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.

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 2018-11-25?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 in Week 12, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Indianapolis Colts 13; Final: Miami Dolphins 24, Indianapolis Colts 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Drake (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 12:30) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. Ebron (A. Luck pass) (Q1 9:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Doyle (A. Luck pass) (Q2 1:49) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Carroo (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 1:15) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Drake (Q4 13:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. Ebron (A. Luck pass) (Q4 4:30) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 9:18, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 8:31, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:03, 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), 73.2% completion, +12.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.94 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 60.7% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.45 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 +8.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-5.20 EPA): (3:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 20-J.Wilkins to IND 49 for 10 yards (52-R.McMillan). FUMBLES (52-R.McMillan), RECOVERED by MIA-22-T.McDonald at IND 47. 22-T.McDonald.

Was Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

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