Game story
In Week 10 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-11-13, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 31–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +1.26 total EPA, and -9.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-67.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +14.26 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2 D. Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 3 K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4 J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5 D. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.98 EPA/play
- 6 H. Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 7 M. Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8 M. Gray · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 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 (+14.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.13 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 — K. Stills (R. Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — D. Williams
- Los Angeles Chargers — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass)
- Miami Dolphins — D. Williams (R. Tannehill pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — P. Rivers
- Miami Dolphins — K. Alonso
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 27 (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) 2-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q2 37:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 37:37) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 39 (Q2 32:59) — (2:59) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-T.Palepoi].; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 32:50) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q3 27:33) — (12:33) 26-D.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 27:29) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q3 20:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 20:36) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q3 16:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 26-D.Williams for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 16:43) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 51 (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 4:04) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 3-A.Franks 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 42 (Q4 1:13); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:01) — 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 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Lippett at MIA -8. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) 8-D.Kaser punts 55 yards to MIA 7, Center-47-M.Windt. 19-J.Grant MUFFS catch, touched at MIA 7, RECOVERED by LAC-25-D.Stuckey at MIA 5. 25-D.Stuckey to MIA 5 for no gain (19-J.Grant).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:09) — (7:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 41-B.Maxwell at MIA 14. 41-B.Maxwell to MIA 41 for 27 yards (27-K.Farrow).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Lippett at MIA -8. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) 8-D.Kaser punts 55 yards to MIA 7, Center-47-M.Windt. 19-J.Grant MUFFS catch, touched at MIA 7, RECOVERED by LAC-25-D.Stuckey at MIA 5. 25-D.Stuckey to MIA 5 for no gain (19-J.Grant).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:09) — (7:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 41-B.Maxwell at MIA 14. 41-B.Maxwell to MIA 41 for 27 yards (27-K.Farrow).
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) · 53 dropbacks · 43.4% completion · -9.4% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.26 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +16.7% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +14.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.183 | +0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 40.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.528 | +0.024 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.132 | -0.304 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.020 | -0.183 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.2% | 51.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +1.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +12.07 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.
- R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- R. Tannehill (MIA) 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 FG (+3) — Q2 44:55 · MIA 27 · Score 0-3
(14:55) 2-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 37:42 · MIA 11 · Score 0-9
(7:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 37:37 · MIA 15 · Score 0-10
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 32:59 · LAC 39 · Score 6-10
(2:59) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-T.Palepoi]. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 32:50 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 27:33 · LAC 2 · Score 13-10
(12:33) 26-D.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 27:29 · LAC 15 · Score 14-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 20:42 · MIA 7 · Score 14-16
(5:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 20:36 · MIA 15 · Score 14-17
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 16:49 · LAC 18 · Score 20-17
(1:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 26-D.Williams for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 16:43 · LAC 15 · Score 21-17
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:13 · MIA 51 · Score 21-23
(4:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:04 · MIA 15 · Score 21-24
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:01 · LAC 9 · Score 24-24
(3:01) 3-A.Franks 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:13 · MIA 42 · Score 30-24
(1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 yards, TOU - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · LAC 15 · Score 31-24
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 Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-24 in Week 10, 2016 on 2016-11-13.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 31, Los Angeles Chargers 24 (MIA 31-24 LAC) in Week 10, 2016 on 2016-11-13.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 31, Los Angeles Chargers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 37:42) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 32:59) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 27:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 20:42) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 16:49) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q4 4:13) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Alonso (Q4 1:13) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 44:55, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q4 3:01, 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), 43.4% completion, -9.4% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.26 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 63.0% completion, +16.7% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +14.26 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +14.26 on passing plays. across 27 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.13 EPA): (1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -67.1%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Miami Dolphins won 31-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
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