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NFL · Week 10 · November 11, 2024 · 11 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2024 Week 10 Recap

Dolphins defeat Rams 23–15 in Week 10

Cooper Kupp led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 23–15 Week 10 finish.

Miami Dolphins 23 3–6 Winner
Final 23–15
Los Angeles Rams 15 4–5
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
23–15
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 10–6 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Cooper Kupp
Game date
November 11, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Raheem Mostert
    Raheem Mostert 2 REC · 34 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 3 REC · 45 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Montrell Washington
    Montrell Washington 1 CAR · 18 YDS · 1 TD +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Cooper Kupp
    Cooper Kupp 7 REC · 80 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Puka Nacua
    Puka Nacua 9 REC · 98 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Tysheem Johnson
    Tysheem Johnson 3 REC · 25 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Miami Dolphins defeated the Los Angeles Rams 23–15 in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-11-11, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (+15.9% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Miami Dolphins swung the momentum.

In Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-11-11, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 23–15 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -7.46 total EPA, and +1.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+15.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (12:52) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 17-J.Waddle pushed ob at LA 18 for 36 yards (14-C.Durant).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Miami Dolphins73136023
Los Angeles Rams0609015

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  2. 2 R. Mostert · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Smith · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  4. 4 M. Washington · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
  5. 5 O. Beckham · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  6. 6 P. Nacua · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  7. 7 T. Johnson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  8. 8 J. Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

C. Kupp — LA · Receiving

C. Kupp posted the highest total EPA (+4.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.25 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (10:08) 23-K.Williams left guard to MIA 39 for 4 yards (6-A.Walker, 90-D.Hand). FUMBLES (90-D.Hand), touched at MIA 40, RECOVERED by MIA-29-K.Fuller at MIA 38. 29-K.Fuller to MIA 39 for 1 yard (17-P.Nacua).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Miami Dolphins — M. Washington (Q1 57:08)
  • Miami Dolphins — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 20:35)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders (Q2 44:12)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty (Q2 35:50)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty (Q2 30:03)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty (Q4 15:00)
  • Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders (Q4 9:11)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty (Q4 6:34)
  • Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders (Q4 2:43)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty (Q4 0:42)

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 18 (Q1 57:08) — (12:08) 83-M.Washington right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 57:01) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q2 44:12) — (14:12) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) 16-J.Karty 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the MIA 37 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 16-J.Karty 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 20:35) — (5:35) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q3 20:32).

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 9–6. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the MIA 35 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 16-J.Karty 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the MIA 4 (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 16-J.Karty 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) 16-J.Karty 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 57:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 17-J.Waddle pushed ob at LA 18 for 36 yards (14-C.Durant). [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.42]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:08) — (10:08) 23-K.Williams left guard to MIA 39 for 4 yards (6-A.Walker, 90-D.Hand). FUMBLES (90-D.Hand), touched at MIA 40, RECOVERED by MIA-29-K.Fuller at MIA 38. 29-K.Fuller to MIA 39 for 1 yard (17-P.N [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.25]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 37:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 38 for -10 yards (8-J.Verse). FUMBLES (8-J.Verse) [8-J.Verse], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at MIA 36. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.65]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 16-J.Karty 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +1.06]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 21:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 9-J.Smith to LA 1 for 33 yards (97-M.Hoecht). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.65]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:08) — (10:08) 23-K.Williams left guard to MIA 39 for 4 yards (6-A.Walker, 90-D.Hand). FUMBLES (90-D.Hand), touched at MIA 40, RECOVERED by MIA-29-K.Fuller at MIA 38. 29-K.Fuller to MIA 39 for 1 yard (17-P.N [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.25]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 37:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 38 for -10 yards (8-J.Verse). FUMBLES (8-J.Verse) [8-J.Verse], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at MIA 36. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.65]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 57:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 17-J.Waddle pushed ob at LA 18 for 36 yards (14-C.Durant). [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.42]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-D.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 6-A.Walker (93-C.Campbell) at MIA 41. 6-A.Walker to MIA 46 for 5 yards (15-D.Robinson). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -4.15]

Quarterback report card

M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 49 dropbacks · 65.3% completion · +1.0% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.46 total EPA
  • T.Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatMiami DolphinsLos Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play-0.066-0.199
Offensive success rate44.8%48.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.049-0.152
Rush EPA/play-0.226-0.502
Defensive EPA/play+0.199+0.066
Defensive success rate51.7%55.2%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -17.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -4.41 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. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • T. Tagovailoa (MIA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 57:08 · LA 18 · Score 6-0
    (12:08) 83-M.Washington right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 57:01 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  3. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 44:12 · LA 32 · Score 10-0
    (14:12) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  4. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 35:50 · MIA 16 · Score 10-3
    (5:50) 16-J.Karty 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  5. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · MIA 37 · Score 10-6
    (:03) 16-J.Karty 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  6. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 20:35 · LA 1 · Score 16-6
    (5:35) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q3 20:32 · LA 15 · Score 17-6
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey. PENALTY on LA-14-C.Durant, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · MIA 35 · Score 17-9
    (15:00) 16-J.Karty 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  9. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 9:11 · LA 19 · Score 20-9
    (9:11) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  10. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 6:34 · MIA 4 · Score 20-12
    (6:34) 16-J.Karty 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  11. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:43 · LA 31 · Score 23-12
    (2:43) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  12. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 0:42 · MIA 12 · Score 23-15
    (:42) 16-J.Karty 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Rams?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Rams 23-15 in Week 10, 2024 on 2024-11-11.

What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Rams?

The final score was Miami Dolphins 23, Los Angeles Rams 15 (MIA 23-15 LA) in Week 10, 2024 on 2024-11-11.

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

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Los Angeles Rams 6; Q3: Miami Dolphins 13, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 6, Los Angeles Rams 9; Final: Miami Dolphins 23, Los Angeles Rams 15.

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

Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Washington (Q1 57:08) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 20:35) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 44:12, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q2 35:50, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 9:11, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q4 6:34, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 2:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q4 0:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 65.3% completion, +1.0% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.46 total passing EPA. T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 64.5% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.53 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Rams?

C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +4.72 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.25 EPA): (10:08) 23-K.Williams left guard to MIA 39 for 4 yards (6-A.Walker, 90-D.Hand). FUMBLES (90-D.Hand), touched at MIA 40, RECOVERED by MIA-29-K.Fuller at MIA 38. 29-K.Fuller to MIA 3. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.9%.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L