Game story
In Week 15 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-20, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 30–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +20.45 total EPA, and +12.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+5.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (5:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to MIA 18 for 12 yards (31-M.Thomas).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +20.45 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2 D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 3 D. Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 4 D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 5 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6 J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.69 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8 L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Rivers — LAC · Passing
P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+20.45) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.66 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (2:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-D.Parker ran ob at LAC 25 for 35 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Ajayi
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Tannehill
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
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 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 20 (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 39-D.Woodhead for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q2 39:08) — (9:08) 2-J.Lambo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 34:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 34:18) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q2 30:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 30:39) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q3 16:36) — (1:36) 23-J.Ajayi up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 16:30) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 4:14) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:35) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to MIA 18 for 12 yards (31-M.Thomas).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 39-D.Woodhead for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 56:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 23-J.Ajayi right end to MIA 41 for -3 yards (52-D.Perryman, 97-J.Attaochu).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 15-D.Inman pushed ob at MIA 45 for 28 yards (28-Bo.McCain) [50-O.Vernon].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to MIA 37 for 8 yards (31-M.Thomas).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 17:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-D.Parker ran ob at LAC 25 for 35 yards.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-D.Parker pushed ob at LAC 11 for 34 yards (25-D.Stuckey).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 34-D.Brown up the middle to MIA 5 for 53 yards (21-B.Grimes).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +12.5% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +20.45 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.075 | +0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.3% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.073 | +0.487 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.255 | -0.106 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.106 | +0.075 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 69.7% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +10.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -5.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 49:23 · MIA 20 · Score 0-6
(4:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 39-D.Woodhead for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 39:08 · MIA 10 · Score 0-9
(9:08) 2-J.Lambo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 34:21 · MIA 2 · Score 0-15
(4:21) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 34:18 · MIA 15 · Score 0-16
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:46 · MIA 9 · Score 0-22
(:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:39 · MIA 15 · Score 0-23
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 16:36 · LAC 12 · Score 6-23
(1:36) 23-J.Ajayi up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 16:30 · LAC 15 · Score 7-23
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:18 · MIA 9 · Score 7-29
(4:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:14 · MIA 15 · Score 7-30
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:41 · LAC 1 · Score 13-30
(1:41) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:35 · LAC 15 · Score 14-30
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 30-14 in Week 15, 2015 on 2015-12-20.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 14, Los Angeles Chargers 30 (MIA 14-30 LAC) in Week 15, 2015 on 2015-12-20.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 14, Los Angeles Chargers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 49:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (Q2 34:21) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 30:46) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Ajayi (Q3 16:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 4:18) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q4 1:41) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 39:08, 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 Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.9% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +20.45 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 54.1% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.69 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +20.45 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.66 EPA): (2:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-D.Parker ran ob at LAC 25 for 35 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was +5.2%.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-10 Now 4-10 W
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