Game story
In Week 11 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-11-17, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 20–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +2.21 total EPA, and -0.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Clay (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-34.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep right to 86-V.Brown (21-B.Grimes) [50-O.Vernon].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 2 L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 3 D. Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.15 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4 R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.40 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.21 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 7 S. Ajirotutu · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8 R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Clay — MIA · Receiving
C. Clay posted the highest total EPA (+5.76) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.82 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.24 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (4:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 86-V.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 13. 21-B.Grimes to MIA 21 for 8 yards (39-D.Woodhead).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Miami Dolphins — D. Thomas
- Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 4 (Q1 54:18) — (9:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q1 45:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 45:18) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 39:48) — (9:48) 33-D.Thomas left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 39:43) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 9 (Q2 30:59) — (:59) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 39 (Q3 22:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 42-C.Clay for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 22:43) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 32 (Q3 19:05) — (4:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 11 (Q4 14:52) — (14:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 19 (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep right to 86-V.Brown (21-B.Grimes) [50-O.Vernon].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 16:22) — (1:22) 24-R.Mathews left end pushed ob at MIA 16 for 51 yards (20-R.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 86-V.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 13. 21-B.Grimes to MIA 21 for 8 yards (39-D.Woodhead).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 16-S.Ajirotutu to MIA 43 for 20 yards (28-N.Carroll).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 22:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 42-C.Clay for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 86-V.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 13. 21-B.Grimes to MIA 21 for 8 yards (39-D.Woodhead).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 16:22) — (1:22) 24-R.Mathews left end pushed ob at MIA 16 for 51 yards (20-R.Jones).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 22:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 42-C.Clay for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:50) — (7:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 89-L.Green to MIA 45 for 35 yards (20-R.Jones) [98-J.Odrick].
Quarterback report card
R.Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.21 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.078 | +0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.022 | +0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.126 | +0.280 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.101 | -0.078 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 51.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.08, Miami Dolphins +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +6.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +8.07 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Clay (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 54:18 · LAC 4 · Score 0-3
(9:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 45:23 · MIA 5 · Score 6-3
(:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 45:18 · MIA 2 · Score 7-3
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 39:48 · LAC 1 · Score 7-9
(9:48) 33-D.Thomas left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 39:43 · LAC 2 · Score 7-10
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:59 · MIA 9 · Score 10-10
(:59) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 22:54 · LAC 39 · Score 10-16
(7:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 42-C.Clay for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 22:43 · LAC 2 · Score 10-17
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 19:05 · MIA 32 · Score 13-17
(4:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:52 · MIA 11 · Score 16-17
(14:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:39 · LAC 19 · Score 16-20
(8:39) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 in Week 11, 2013 on 2013-11-17.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 16, Miami Dolphins 20 (LAC 16-20 MIA) in Week 11, 2013 on 2013-11-17.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 16, Miami Dolphins 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 45:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Thomas (Q2 39:48) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 22:54) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 54:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 30:59, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 19:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 14:52, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 8:39, 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. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 52.4% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.21 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 56.4% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.87 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Clay (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +5.76 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.24 EPA): (4:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 86-V.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 13. 21-B.Grimes to MIA 21 for 8 yards (39-D.Woodhead).. The biggest win-probability swing was -34.6%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 20-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
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