Game story
In Week 9 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-02, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 37–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +18.59 total EPA, and +7.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (7:42) 43-B.Oliver right tackle to MIA 23 for -1 yards (20-R.Jones).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +18.59 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2 J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3 C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 4 R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
- 5 B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 8 G. Hoskins · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Tannehill — MIA · Passing
R. Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+18.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.05 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (11:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at LAC 47. 20-R.Jones ran ob at LAC 31 for 16 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- Miami Dolphins — R. Matthews (R. Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (R. Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- 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: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q1 46:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 42-C.Clay for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 46:40) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 41:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 41:08) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 8 (Q2 39:16) — (9:16) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 7 (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 17–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 21 (Q3 26:11) — (11:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 18-R.Matthews for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 26:02) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q3 22:08) — (7:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q3 17:05); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 17:00) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point 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 (Q1 52:42) — (7:42) 43-B.Oliver right tackle to MIA 23 for -1 yards (20-R.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd to 50 for 14 yards (24-C.Finnegan).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 58:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen to LAC 37 for 17 yards (20-R.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd to MIA 31 for 14 yards (24-C.Finnegan).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 51:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 42-C.Clay to LAC 37 for 24 yards (56-D.Butler).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 41:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at LAC 47. 20-R.Jones ran ob at LAC 31 for 16 yards.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 24:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at LAC 45. 21-B.Grimes to LAC 19 for 26 yards (76-D.Fluker).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:42) — (7:42) 43-B.Oliver right tackle to MIA 23 for -1 yards (20-R.Jones).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 33:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-M.Wallace to LAC 8 for 38 yards (32-E.Weddle).
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) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +7.3% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +18.59 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -12.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.426 | +0.125 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.3% | 57.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.501 | +0.464 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.475 | -0.224 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.125 | +0.426 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.2% | 69.7% |
By the numbers
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.43), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -28.14 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +11.24 total EPA, 7 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.
- R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Tannehill (MIA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 46:46 · LAC 6 · Score 0-6
(1:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 42-C.Clay for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 46:40 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 41:14 · LAC 2 · Score 0-13
(11:14) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 41:08 · LAC 2 · Score 0-14
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 39:16 · LAC 8 · Score 0-17
(9:16) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 31:56 · LAC 7 · Score 0-20
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 26:11 · LAC 21 · Score 0-26
(11:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 18-R.Matthews for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 26:02 · LAC 2 · Score 0-27
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 22:08 · LAC 5 · Score 0-30
(7:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 17:05 · LAC 14 · Score 0-36
(2:05) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at LAC 1 for 13 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). Miami challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 17:00 · LAC 2 · Score 0-37
9-C.Sturgis extra point 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 37-0 in Week 9, 2014 on 2014-11-02.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 0, Miami Dolphins 37 (LAC 0-37 MIA) in Week 9, 2014 on 2014-11-02.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Miami Dolphins 13; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Miami Dolphins 17; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Miami Dolphins 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 46:46) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q2 41:14) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Matthews (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 26:11) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 17:05) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 39:16, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 31:56, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q3 22:08, 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), 64.9% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +18.59 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 44.4% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -12.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +18.59 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.05 EPA): (11:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at LAC 47. 20-R.Jones ran ob at LAC 31 for 16 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.7%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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