Chargers 3–30 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2002

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 30–3 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 3–20 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Lucas
Top passer: R. Lucas
Biggest EPA play: (:17) 6-R.Lucas pass to 80-J.McKnight pushed ob at LAC 5 for 77 yards (23-Q.Jammer). Play …
Game date: 2002-11-24

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30–3 on 2002-11-24. R. Lucas posted a game-high +11.29 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	3	0	0	0	0	3
Miami Dolphins	10	10	7	3	0	30

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3MIA 20

LAC 20

+3LAC 20

LAC 12

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:11FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-3
(10:11) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:32FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 20
Score
3-3
(4:32) 8-S.Christie 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:49TD
JMJ. McKnight
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 20
Score
3-9
(1:49) 6-R.Lucas pass to 80-J.McKnight for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:43XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
3-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:50TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
3-16
(6:50) 34-R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:45XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
3-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:20FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 20
Score
3-20
(:20) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:26TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 12
Score
3-26
(2:26) 34-R.Williams right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:14XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
3-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:05FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
3-30
(13:05) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Lucas · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +11.29 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
3Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
4R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
5Rushawn Baker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
6C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
7C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
8D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.51 total EPA · 2 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

R. Lucas — MIA · Passing

R. Lucas posted the highest total EPA (+11.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

R. Lucas's top snap (+5.29 EPA): (:17) 6-R.Lucas pass to 80-J.McKnight pushed ob at LAC 5 for 77 yards (23-Q.Jammer). Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1.)

Quarterback report card

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

R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +11.29 total EPA
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.40 EPA/play · -10.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.123	+0.213
Offensive success rate	41.3%	52.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.404	+0.390
Rush EPA/play	+0.038	+0.006
Defensive EPA/play	-0.213	+0.123
Defensive success rate	47.7%	58.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.12 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.21 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -7.74 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +18.33 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — J. McKnight (R. Lucas pass) (Q1 1:49)
Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams (Q2 6:50)
Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams (Q3 2:26)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q1 10:11)
Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q1 4:32)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 0:20)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 13:05)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) 8-S.Christie 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 20 (Q1 1:49) — (1:49) 6-R.Lucas pass to 80-J.McKnight for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 1:43) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) 34-R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 6:45) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) 34-R.Williams right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 2:14) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:14) — (14:14) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 82-R.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at LAC 38. 54-Z.Thomas to LAC 31 for 7 yards (62-B.Hallen). [WPA -14.0% · EPA -4.49]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:12) — (8:12) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to MIA 37 for 9 yards (27-A.Freeman). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.22]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 21-L.Tomlinson left end pushed ob at LAC 37 for 4 yards (29-S.Madison; 54-Z.Thomas). PENALTY on MIA-29-S.Madison, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 37. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +1.28]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 1:49) — (1:49) 6-R.Lucas pass to 80-J.McKnight for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.1% · EPA +2.92]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) 8-S.Christie 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. [WPA -4.3% · EPA -3.04]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 0:17) — (:17) 6-R.Lucas pass to 80-J.McKnight pushed ob at LAC 5 for 77 yards (23-Q.Jammer). Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1.) [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.29]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:33) — (4:33) 3-M.Royals punts 42 yards to LAC 29, Center-89-E.Perry. 82-R.Caldwell MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-58-S.Galyon at LAC 28. [WPA +2.9% · EPA +4.99]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:14) — (14:14) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 82-R.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at LAC 38. 54-Z.Thomas to LAC 31 for 7 yards (62-B.Hallen). [WPA -14.0% · EPA -4.49]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) 8-S.Christie 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. [WPA -4.3% · EPA -3.04]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 10:11 · LAC 2 · Score 0-3
(10:11) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 4:32 · MIA 20 · Score 3-3
(4:32) 8-S.Christie 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 1:49 · LAC 20 · Score 3-9
(1:49) 6-R.Lucas pass to 80-J.McKnight for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 1:43 · LAC 2 · Score 3-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 6:50 · LAC 1 · Score 3-16
(6:50) 34-R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 6:45 · LAC 2 · Score 3-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · LAC 20 · Score 3-20
(:20) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 2:26 · LAC 12 · Score 3-26
(2:26) 34-R.Williams right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 2:14 · LAC 2 · Score 3-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 13:05 · LAC 5 · Score 3-30
(13:05) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.

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.
R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins on 2002-11-24?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-3 in Week 12, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Miami Dolphins 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Miami Dolphins 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. McKnight (R. Lucas pass) (Q1 1:49) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q2 6:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q3 2:26) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q1 10:11, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q1 4:32, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 13:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?

R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins), 48.3% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +11.29 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.6% completion, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -10.91 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?

R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+5.29 EPA): (:17) 6-R.Lucas pass to 80-J.McKnight pushed ob at LAC 5 for 77 yards (23-Q.Jammer). Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1.).

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

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