Final2021 Week 12
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL|
Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins, Week 12 2021
Carolina Panthers
Away
10
Miami Dolphins
HomeWon
33
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Dolphins | 7 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 33 |
CAR 10 · MIA 33 Final
Passing leader
MIA · QB
13.2PPR pts
27/31, 230 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
MIA · WR
28.7PPR pts
9 REC, 137 YDS, 1 TD
Panthers leader
CAR · WR
14.3PPR pts
4 REC, 103 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Justin Coleman
MIA
1 TD
Dolphins 33, Panthers 10: Miami beats Carolina
Miami led 21–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Carolina 12–0 after the break to win 33–10. The Dolphins finished with a 315–198 edge in total offense and averaged 4.4 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Panthers went 4-for-14 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Dolphins kept the ball for 37:34.
Key advantages
- +0.7 yards/play MIA 4.4 · CAR 3.7
- +2 turnover margin MIA 1 · CAR 3 turnovers
- +117 total yards MIA 315 · CAR 198
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Dolphins Won
Miami won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Panthers | Stat | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | Yards per play | 4.4 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 198 | Total yards | 315 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 54 | Plays | 72 |
| 29% | Third-down conversion | 43% |
| 22:26 | Time of possession | 37:34 |
Scoring Summary
The Dolphins scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Panthers scored one touchdown and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | CAR | MIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 9:11 | MIA | Justin Coleman 2-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 0 | 7 |
| 6:01 | CAR | Cam Newton 1-yard TD run Ties gameZane Gonzalez XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 9:01 | MIA | Tua Tagovailoa → Jaylen Waddle, 9-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 7 | 14 |
| 4:26 | MIA | Myles Gaskin 3-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP | 7 | 21 |
| 0:00 | CAR | Zane Gonzalez 41-yard FG | 10 | 21 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 4:11 | MIA | Myles Gaskin 3-yard TD run Extends leadXP missed | 10 | 27 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 10:58 | MIA | Jason Sanders 46-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 30 |
| 3:41 | MIA | Jason Sanders 33-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 33 |
Fantasy Points: Panthers vs Dolphins, Week 12 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR28.7 PTSWR1
- Myles GaskinMIA · RB19.2 PTSRB12
- DJ MooreCAR · WR14.3 PTSWR22
- Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB11.2 PTSQB24
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.2 | QB24 | 27/31 | 230 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 108.3 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.2 | QB29 | 5/21 | 92 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5.8 | ||
| 2.5 | QB32 | 5/10 | 87 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | 40.4 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.7 | WR1 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 137 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 19.2 | RB12 | RB | 16 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 14.3 | WR22 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 103 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.5 | TE16 | TE | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 6.7 | WR54 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 17 | 0 | ||
| 4.7 | TE27 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.4 | RB46 | RB | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.2 | RB47 | RB | 12 | 42 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 3.6 | RB53 | RB | 5 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 3.5 | RB54 | RB | 10 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.4 | WR82 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 | ||
| 2.5 | WR87 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2.3 | WR90 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2.1 | WR95 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 1.4 | TE50 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.4 | WR105 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 0.6 | RB70 | RB | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Carolina Panthers
Snap Share
DJ MooreWR53 snaps96%
Robbie ChosenWR51 snaps93%
Ian ThomasTE40 snaps73%
Brandon ZylstraWR28 snaps51%
Ameer AbdullahRB27 snaps49%
Target Share31 targets
- DJ Moore32%, 10 targets
- Ameer Abdullah19%, 6 targets
- Robbie Chosen13%, 4 targets
- Ian Thomas10%, 3 targets
- Tommy Tremble10%, 3 targets
- Other16%, 5 targets
Carry Share17 carries
- Christian McCaffrey59%, 10 carries
- Cam Newton18%, 3 carries
- Ameer Abdullah12%, 2 carries
- Chuba Hubbard12%, 2 carries
Miami Dolphins
Snap Share
Durham SmytheTE66 snaps89%
Mike GesickiTE59 snaps80%
Jaylen WaddleWR55 snaps74%
Myles GaskinRB37 snaps50%
Albert WilsonWR35 snaps47%
Target Share31 targets
- Jaylen Waddle32%, 10 targets
- Albert Wilson19%, 6 targets
- Durham Smythe16%, 5 targets
- Mike Gesicki10%, 3 targets
- Isaiah Ford6%, 2 targets
- Other16%, 5 targets
Carry Share39 carries
- Myles Gaskin41%, 16 carries
- Phillip Lindsay31%, 12 carries
- Salvon Ahmed13%, 5 carries
- Tua Tagovailoa10%, 4 carries
- Durham Smythe5%, 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 96% | 10 | 32% | 0 | |
| 51 | 93% | 4 | 13% | 0 | |
| 66 | 89% | 5 | 16% | 2 | |
| 59 | 80% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 55 | 74% | 10 | 32% | 0 | |
| 40 | 73% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 28 | 51% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 37 | 50% | 2 | 6% | 16 | |
| 27 | 49% | 6 | 19% | 2 | |
| 35 | 47% | 6 | 19% | 0 | |
| 25 | 45% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 20 | 36% | 1 | 3% | 10 | |
| 24 | 32% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 23 | 31% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 15 | 27% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 19 | 26% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 15 | 20% | 0 | 0% | 12 | |
| 11 | 20% | 1 | 3% | 2 | |
| 13 | 18% | 1 | 3% | 5 | |
| 12 | 16% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 12 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 2% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+11.9Jaylen Waddle28.7 PTS vs 16.8 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.0Ameer Abdullah4.4 PTS vs 11.4 xFP
- Highest expected volume16.8 xFPDJ Moore14.3 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ MooreCAR · WR | 14.3 | 16.8 | −2.5 | 96% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 32% |
| Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR | 28.7 | 16.8 | +11.9 | 74% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 32% |
| Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB | 13.2 | 16.2 | −3.0 | 100% | 31 att | — | 31 | 4 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| Myles GaskinMIA · RB | 19.2 | 13.6 | +5.6 | 50% | 41% car | — | 0 | 16 | 41% | 2 | 6% |
| Ameer AbdullahCAR · RB | 4.4 | 11.4 | −7.0 | 49% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 11% | 6 | 19% |
| Cam NewtonCAR · QB | 8.2 | 11.2 | −3.0 | 73% | 21 att | — | 21 | 3 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| Albert WilsonMIA · WR | 6.7 | 10.1 | −3.4 | 47% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| Durham SmytheMIA · TE | 8.5 | 9.7 | −1.2 | 89% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 5% | 5 | 16% |
| Christian McCaffreyCAR · RB | 3.5 | 8.1 | −4.6 | 36% | 56% car | — | 0 | 10 | 56% | 1 | 3% |
| Phillip LindsayMIA · RB | 4.2 | 7.7 | −3.5 | 20% | 31% car | — | 0 | 12 | 31% | 0 | 0% |
| Robbie ChosenCAR · WR | 2.5 | 6.7 | −4.2 | 93% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Ian ThomasCAR · TE | 0.0 | 5.1 | −5.1 | 73% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Mike GesickiMIA · TE | 4.7 | 5.1 | −0.4 | 80% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Tommy TrembleCAR · TE | 1.4 | 5.1 | −3.7 | 45% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Salvon AhmedMIA · RB | 3.6 | 4.9 | −1.3 | 18% | 13% car | — | 0 | 5 | 13% | 1 | 3% |
| PJ WalkerCAR · — | 2.5 | 4.4 | −1.9 | — | 10 att | — | 10 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Brandon ZylstraCAR · WR | 3.4 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 51% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Isaiah FordMIA · WR | 2.1 | 3.4 | −1.3 | 16% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Chuba HubbardCAR · RB | 0.6 | 3.0 | −2.4 | 20% | 11% car | — | 0 | 2 | 11% | 1 | 3% |
| Alex EricksonCAR · WR | 2.3 | 1.7 | +0.6 | 2% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Mack HollinsMIA · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 26% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Preston WilliamsMIA · WR | 1.4 | 1.7 | −0.3 | 31% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Sean ChandlerCAR · — | 1.4 | 0.6 | +0.8 | — | 6% car | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Panthers 31 targets and 18 carries; Dolphins 31 targets and 39 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Cam Newton
CAR · QB · 8.2 pts on 11.2 expected
5 of 21 passing for 92 yards, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 5 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.2 expected.
Tua Tagovailoa
MIA · QB · 13.2 pts on 16.2 expected
27 of 31 passing for 230 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 0 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.2 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 22.4, 28.5, 15.2, 11.3, 18.5, 13.2
W6W7W8W10W11W12
No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games.
DJ Moore Volume, no payoff
CAR · WR · 14.3 pts on 16.8 expected
10 targets (32% of the team's), 4 catches for 103 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 13.3, 9.9, 7.6, 6.4, 16.0, 14.3
W7W8W9W10W11W12
Ameer Abdullah Unlucky
CAR · RB · 4.4 pts on 11.4 expected
6 targets (19% of the team's), 2 catches for 20 yards; 2 carries (11% of the team's) for 4 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.2, 9.6, 7.0, 9.1, 0.6, 4.4
W5W8W9W10W11W12
Season high in targets (6).
Jaylen Waddle Ran hot
MIA · WR · 28.7 pts on 16.8 expected
10 targets (32% of the team's), 9 catches for 137 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 15.3, 6.9, 16.3, 10.1, 20.6, 28.7
W7W8W9W10W11W12
Best score since Week 6.
Myles Gaskin Ran hot
MIA · RB · 19.2 pts on 13.6 expected
2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 3 yards; 16 carries (41% of the team's) for 49 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 17.7, 8.5, 14.7, 5.5, 18.6, 19.2
W7W8W9W10W11W12
Best score since Week 5. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Ian Thomas Unlucky
CAR · TE · 0.0 pts on 5.1 expected
3 targets (10% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 5.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.0, 2.0, 1.9, 0.0, 1.7, 0.0
W7W8W9W10W11W12
Brandon Zylstra
CAR · WR · 3.4 pts on 3.4 expected
2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 24 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.4 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 8.3, 0.0, 6.2, 3.8, 1.7, 3.4
W4W5W6W10W11W12
Stock Up, Stock Down
Carolina Panthers
- ▲Stock up: Ameer Abdullah led the backfield with 49% of the snaps after trailing Christian McCaffrey before this game.
- ▲Stock up: Brandon Zylstra played 51% of the snaps, up from a 30% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Christian McCaffrey lost the backfield lead: 36% of the snaps to Ameer Abdullah's 49%.
Miami Dolphins
- ▲Stock up: Durham Smythe played 89% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Panthers D | Dolphins D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.3 | 16.2 |
| RBs | 19.4 | 21.3 |
| WRs | 31.9 | 33.1 |
| TEs | 12.3 | 12.0 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Miami opened at 46% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Dolphins win probability
Key Swings
- +21Coleman 2-yd TD46% → 67%Q1 9:11
- −22Newton 1-yd TD run68% → 46%Q1 6:01
- +25Tagovailoa → Waddle, 9-yd TD46% → 71%Q2 9:01
- +17Gaskin 3-yd TD run73% → 90%Q2 4:26
- +7Gaskin 3-yd TD run92% → 98%Q3 4:11
Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Carolina Panthers | Measure | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Plays | 72 |
| 67% | Pass rate | 46% |
| 3.7 | Yds / dropback | 6.2 |
| 3.6 | Yds / carry | 2.8 |
| 4/14 | Third downs | 6/14 |
Efficiency edge Miami ran 18 more plays and gained 2.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- CAR Moore 32% · Abdullah 19% · Chosen 13%
- MIA Waddle 32% · Wilson 19% · Smythe 16%
Possession Results
| Result | CAR | MIA |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 3 |
| Field goals | 1 | 2 |
| Punts | 6 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
MIA turnover edge: +2
- The Panthers opened the scoring on their second possession, a 6-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Dolphins drained the clock with three second-half drives of five to eight minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | Q1 15:00 | 8 | 33 | 4:51 | Punt |
| CAR | Q1 10:09 | 3 | 4 | 0:58 | Punt |
| CAR | Q1 9:11 | 6 | 75 | 3:10 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q1 6:01 | 7 | 22 | 4:16 | Punt |
| CAR | Q1 1:45 | 7 | 31 | 3:59 | Interception |
| MIA | Q2 12:46 | 3 | 5 | 0:56 | Punt |
| CAR | Q2 11:50 | 2 | -5 | 1:23 | Interception |
| MIA | Q2 10:27 | 3 | 9 | 1:26 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q2 9:01 | 3 | -2 | 1:42 | Punt |
| MIA | Q2 7:19 | 6 | 73 | 2:53 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q2 4:26 | 3 | -5 | 1:00 | Punt |
| MIA | Q2 3:26 | 6 | 7 | 1:52 | Punt |
| CAR | Q2 1:34 | 5 | 13 | 0:41 | Punt |
| MIA | Q2 0:53 | 6 | 28 | 0:52 | Fumble |
| CAR | Q2 0:01 | 1 | 0 | 0:01 | Field goal |
| CAR | Q3 15:00 | 7 | 24 | 3:25 | Punt |
| MIA | Q3 11:35 | 13 | 80 | 7:24 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q3 4:11 | 3 | -24 | 1:39 | Punt |
| MIA | Q3 2:32 | 10 | 19 | 6:34 | Field goal |
| CAR | Q4 10:58 | 5 | 4 | 1:55 | Interception |
| MIA | Q4 9:03 | 10 | 23 | 5:22 | Field goal |
| CAR | Q4 3:41 | 10 | 52 | 2:33 | Downs |
| MIA | Q4 1:08 | 2 | -2 | 1:08 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Dolphins' return touchdown is counted as a Panthers possession, not as a Dolphins possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Panthers vs Dolphins Head-to-Head
The Panthers and Dolphins first met in 1998 and have played 9 times since.
- All-time series
- 6–3Dolphins lead, 9 meetings since 1998
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Panthers win
- 45–212017
- Largest Dolphins win
- 33–102021
Since 2021
2–1 Dolphins lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- D
- D
- P
Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, P = Panthers win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 5 Dolphins at Panthers, 2025 Wk 5 recap CAR 27 MIA 24 CAR W
- 2023 Wk 6 Panthers at Dolphins, 2023 Wk 6 recap MIA 42 CAR 21 MIA W
- 2021 Wk 12 Panthers at Dolphins MIA 33 CAR 10 MIA W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Panthers | Stat | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 5-12 | Record | 9-8 |
| 17.9 | Points per game | 20.1 |
| 298.9 | Yards per game | 307.0 |
| 4.6 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 23.8 | Points allowed per game | 21.9 |
| 305.9 | Yards allowed per game | 337.5 |
Panthers vs Dolphins Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- CAR −1.5Panthers failed to cover by 24.5
- Total
- 41Over: 43 points scored (by 2)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 21.3 | 10 | −11.3 |
| Dolphins | 19.8 | 33 | +13.3 |
The Dolphins beat their implied total and the Panthers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Carolina Panthers
- Against the spread
- 5–7
- Over/under
- 5–7
- ATS as favorite
- 2–4
- ATS as underdog
- 3–3
- ATS on the road
- 3–3
Miami Dolphins
- Against the spread
- 6–5–1
- Over/under
- 5–7
- ATS as favorite
- 2–2
- ATS as underdog
- 4–3–1
- ATS at home
- 3–3
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Panthers and Dolphins in Fantasy
The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Panther or a Dolphin, these answer the week-to-week question.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Panthers or Dolphins player start this week? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Panthers and Dolphins defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Panthers vs Dolphins Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Panthers vs Dolphins Week 12 game?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 33–10 in Week 12 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on November 28, 2021. See the Dolphins' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Panthers vs Dolphins?
The final score was Dolphins 33, Panthers 10. The Dolphins led 21–10 at halftime, and the second half went Panthers 0, Dolphins 12.
What happened in the Panthers vs Dolphins game?
Miami led 21–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Carolina 12–0 after the break to win 33–10. The Dolphins finished with a 315–198 edge in total offense and averaged 4.4 yards per play. Jaylen Waddle led all players with 9 catches for 137 yards and a touchdown. The Panthers committed 3 turnovers, the Dolphins 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Panthers vs Dolphins?
Jaylen Waddle led the game with 28.7 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 12, on 9 catches for 137 yards and a touchdown. Myles Gaskin was next with 19.2 (RB12). See Jaylen Waddle's 2021 game log.
Who led Panthers vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 27 of 31 for 230 yards and a touchdown. Myles Gaskin (MIA) led in rushing with 16 carries for 49 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jaylen Waddle (MIA) led in receiving with 9 catches for 137 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Jaylen Waddle score against the Panthers?
Jaylen Waddle scored 28.7 points in PPR leagues, 24.2 in half-PPR and 19.7 in standard scoring against the Panthers in Week 12 of the 2021 season, on 9 catches for 137 yards and a touchdown. He drew 32% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Panthers vs Dolphins?
Jaylen Waddle outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 28.7 PPR points on 16.8 xFP (+11.9). Ameer Abdullah fell furthest short, with 4.4 points on 11.4 xFP (−7.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Panthers vs Dolphins?
DJ Moore had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 16.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 14.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Dolphins beat the Panthers?
The Dolphins beat the Panthers 33–10 because they averaged 4.4 yards per play to 3.7, won the turnover battle 3–1, and outgained them 315–198.
Which team won the turnover battle in Panthers vs Dolphins?
The Dolphins won the turnover battle 3–1: the Panthers gave the ball away 3 times and the Dolphins 1 time. The Dolphins won the game.
What is the all-time Panthers vs Dolphins record?
The Dolphins lead the all-time series 6–3 across 9 meetings since 1998.
When did the Panthers and Dolphins last play before this game?
Before Week 12 of 2021, they last met in the 2017 season on November 13, 2017, when the Panthers beat the Dolphins 45–21.
What was the closing spread for Panthers vs Dolphins?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Panthers −1.5, making the Carolina Panthers 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41. That implied about 21.3 points for the Panthers and 19.8 for the Dolphins.
Did Panthers vs Dolphins go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 41, and the teams combined for 43 points, 2 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Panthers vs Dolphins?
The Dolphins covered as 1.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Panthers −1.5. The final margin was 23 points.
