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NFL · Week 12 · November 28, 2021 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins: 2021 Week 12 Recap

Dolphins defeat Panthers 33–10 in Week 12

Jaylen Waddle led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 10–33 Week 12 finish.

Carolina Panthers 10 5–7
Final 10–33
Miami Dolphins 33 5–7 Winner
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
10–33
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 10–21 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Tua Tagovailoa
FantasyHQ MVP
Jaylen Waddle
Game date
November 28, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Sean Chandler
    Sean Chandler 1 CAR · 14 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Newton 3 CAR · 5 YDS · 1 TD +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • DJ Moore
    DJ Moore 4 REC · 103 YDS +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Jaylen Waddle
    Jaylen Waddle 9 REC · 137 YDS · 1 TD +12.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Tua Tagovailoa
    Tua Tagovailoa 27/35 · 204 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Gesicki
    Mike Gesicki 3 REC · 17 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 33–10 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 10–21 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jaylen Waddle
Top passer
Tua Tagovailoa
Biggest EPA play
(8:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 2-Dj.Moore to MIA 7 for 64 yards (24-By.Jo…
Game date
2021-11-28

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 33–10 on 2021-11-28. Jaylen Waddle posted a game-high +12.72 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers7300010
Miami Dolphins71466033

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 9:18TD
    JCJonah Coleman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 91
    Score
    0-6

    (9:18) 10-L.Edwards punt is BLOCKED by 45-D.Riley, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIA-27-J.Coleman at CAR 2. 27-J.Coleman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 9:11XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    0-7

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 6:09TD
    CNC. Newton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    6-7

    (6:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 6:01XP
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    7-7

    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 9:06TD
    Jaylen Waddle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 9
    Score
    7-13

    (9:06) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 9:01XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    7-14

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 4:32TD
    Myles Gaskin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 3
    Score
    7-20

    (4:32) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 37-M.Gaskin right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 4:26XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    7-21

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:01FG
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 23
    Score
    10-21

    (:01) 5-Z.Gonzalez 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 4:14TD
    Myles Gaskin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 3
    Score
    10-27

    (4:14) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 37-M.Gaskin left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 11:03FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 28
    Score
    10-30

    (11:03) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  12. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 3:45FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 14
    Score
    10-33

    (3:45) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jaylen WaddleJaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +12.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
  2. 2Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.15 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  3. 3Sean ChandlerSean Chandler · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.52 EPA/play
  4. 4Mike GesickiMike Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  6. 6Myles GaskinMyles Gaskin · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.41 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  7. 7Salvon AhmedSalvon Ahmed · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8Durham SmytheDurham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jaylen Waddle

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jaylen Waddle — MIA · Receiving

Jaylen Waddle posted the highest total EPA (+12.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.27 EPA per play.

Jaylen Waddle's top snap (+4.14 EPA): (6:44) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle to CAR 14 for 57 yards (26-D.Jackson).

Biggest single play (+5.21 EPA): C. Newton — (8:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 2-Dj.Moore to MIA 7 for 64 yards (24-By.Jones).

Quarterback report card

Tua Tagovailoa led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 77.1% completion · +13.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.15 total EPA
  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 23 dropbacks · 21.7% completion · -42.5% CPOE · -0.61 EPA/play · -13.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play-0.334+0.026
Offensive success rate29.3%42.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.521+0.118
Rush EPA/play+0.017-0.043
Defensive EPA/play-0.026+0.334
Defensive success rate57.8%70.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: -0.33 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -25.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +2.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Miami Dolphins — Jonah Coleman (Q1 9:18)
  • Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q1 6:09)
  • Jaylen WaddleMiami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 9:06)
  • Myles GaskinMiami Dolphins — Myles Gaskin (Q2 4:32)
  • Myles GaskinMiami Dolphins — Myles Gaskin (Q3 4:14)

Field goals

  • Zane GonzalezCarolina Panthers — Zane Gonzalez (Q2 0:01)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 11:03)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 3:45)
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 MIA 91 (Q1 9:18); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 9:11) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 6:01) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 9:01) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q2 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 37-M.Gaskin right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 4:26) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIA 23 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 5-Z.Gonzalez 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 37-M.Gaskin left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CAR 28 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at CAR 34 for -10 yards (53-B.Burns). FUMBLES (53-B.Burns) [53-B.Burns], recovered by MIA-77-J.Davis at CAR 42. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.77]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle to CAR 29 for 25 yards (31-J.Burris). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +3.13]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 2-Dj.Moore to MIA 7 for 64 yards (24-By.Jones). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +5.21]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right intended for 2-Dj.Moore INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at CAR 25. 25-X.Howard to CAR 9 for 16 yards (2-Dj.Moore). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.09]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa Aborted. 61-A.Reiter FUMBLES at CAR 27, touched at CAR 40, RECOVERED by CAR-49-F.Luvu at CAR 49. 49-F.Luvu to MIA 23 for 28 yards (87-I.Ford). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.32]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 2-Dj.Moore to MIA 7 for 64 yards (24-By.Jones). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +5.21]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 10-L.Edwards punt is BLOCKED by 45-D.Riley, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIA-27-J.Coleman at CAR 2. 27-J.Coleman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -4.74]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa Aborted. 61-A.Reiter FUMBLES at CAR 27, touched at CAR 40, RECOVERED by CAR-49-F.Luvu at CAR 49. 49-F.Luvu to MIA 23 for 28 yards (87-I.Ford). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.32]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle to CAR 14 for 57 yards (26-D.Jackson). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +4.14]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 9:18 · MIA 91 · Score 0-6
    (9:18) 10-L.Edwards punt is BLOCKED by 45-D.Riley, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIA-27-J.Coleman at CAR 2. 27-J.Coleman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 9:11 · CAR 15 · Score 0-7
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  3. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:09 · MIA 1 · Score 6-7
    (6:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:01 · MIA 15 · Score 7-7
    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.
  5. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 9:06 · CAR 9 · Score 7-13
    (9:06) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 9:01 · CAR 15 · Score 7-14
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  7. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 4:32 · CAR 3 · Score 7-20
    (4:32) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 37-M.Gaskin right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 4:26 · CAR 15 · Score 7-21
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  9. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · MIA 23 · Score 10-21
    (:01) 5-Z.Gonzalez 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.
  10. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 4:14 · CAR 3 · Score 10-27
    (4:14) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 37-M.Gaskin left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 11:03 · CAR 28 · Score 10-30
    (11:03) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  12. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:45 · CAR 14 · Score 10-33
    (3:45) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

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.
  • Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins on 2021-11-28?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 33-10 in Week 12, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Miami Dolphins 14; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Miami Dolphins 6; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Miami Dolphins 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 10, Miami Dolphins 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Coleman (Q1 9:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q1 6:09) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 9:06) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gaskin (Q2 4:32) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gaskin (Q3 4:14) Carolina Panthers field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 11:03, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 3:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 77.1% completion, +13.8% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.15 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 21.7% completion, -42.5% CPOE, -0.61 EPA per dropback, -13.94 total passing EPA.

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

Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.72 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.14 EPA): (6:44) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle to CAR 14 for 57 yards (26-D.Jackson)..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W

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