Game story
In Week 7 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-10-24, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 31–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -0.79 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (:29) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +10.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.59 EPA/play
- 2 S. McDonald · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +10.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
- 3 R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
- 4 J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.60 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 6 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 7 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.79 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Chambers — MIA · Receiving
C. Chambers posted the highest total EPA (+10.76) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +3.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.07 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — S. Morris
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Bulger
- Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — T. Minor
- Los Angeles Rams — S. McDonald (M. Bulger pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — M. Bryant
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q1 52:35) — (7:35) 31-S.Morris left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 52:29) — 5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q2 35:23) — (5:23) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 35:19) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-10-M.Bulger.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 42 (Q2 30:29) — (:29) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 30:22) — 5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 17–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q4 14:29) — (14:29) 28-T.Minor right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 14:21) — 5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q4 8:52); Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 4:51) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 71 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 4:24) — 5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 30:29) — (:29) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 23:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Knight at MIA -3. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 35:23) — (5:23) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald to MIA 19 for 25 yards (25-R.Howard).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 53:24) — (8:24) 86-M.Booker pass to 84-C.Chambers to LA 8 for 48 yards.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 30:29) — (:29) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 23:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Knight at MIA -3. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete to 84-S.McDonald. Play Challenged by LA and REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald ran ob at MIA 26 for 23 yards.
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.79 total EPA
- J.Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +9.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.035 | +0.258 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.376 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.337 | +0.082 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.258 | -0.035 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 54.4% |
By the numbers
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +2.75 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +19.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 52:35 · LA 8 · Score 0-6
(7:35) 31-S.Morris left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 52:29 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 35:23 · MIA 15 · Score 6-7
(5:23) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 35:19 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-10-M.Bulger. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 30:29 · LA 42 · Score 7-13
(:29) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 30:22 · LA 2 · Score 7-14
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:29 · LA 13 · Score 7-20
(14:29) 28-T.Minor right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:21 · LA 2 · Score 7-21
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:52 · LA 25 · Score 7-24
(8:52) 5-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on LA, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 5:03 · MIA 15 · Score 13-24
(5:03) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 4:51 · MIA 2 · Score 14-24
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · LA 71 · Score 14-30
(4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:24 · LA 2 · Score 14-31
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-14 in Week 7, 2004 on 2004-10-24.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 14, Miami Dolphins 31 (LA 14-31 MIA) in Week 7, 2004 on 2004-10-24.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, Miami Dolphins 17; Final: Los Angeles Rams 14, Miami Dolphins 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Morris (Q1 52:35) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Bulger (Q2 35:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. McMichael (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 30:29) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Minor (Q4 14:29) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. McDonald (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 5:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 4:34) Miami Dolphins field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 8:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Miami Dolphins?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 54.8% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.79 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 56.5% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +9.60 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +10.76 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.07 EPA): (4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.9%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 0-6 Now 1-6 W
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