Game story
In Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-12-11, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +7.44 total EPA, and +7.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.18 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 2 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.44 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3 J. Wilson · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +5.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4 J. Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6 C. Wilson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 7 T. Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 8 J. Kelley · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Williams — LAC · Receiving
M. Williams posted the highest total EPA (+9.18) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.53 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.59 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill 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 — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Wilson
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler
- Miami Dolphins — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders
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 17–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) 15-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q2 39:57) — (9:57) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 39:49) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 59 (Q2 39:02); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 38:45) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) 74-S.Norton reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 30:18) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 60 (Q3 21:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q3 21:23) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 13 (Q3 19:22) — (4:22) 15-C.Dicker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) 15-C.Dicker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 37 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 7-J.Sanders 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 21:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 59:46) — (14:46) 4-T.Morstead punts 55 yards to LAC 20, Center-44-B.Ferguson. 1-D.Carter to LAC 20 for no gain (22-E.Campbell).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 39:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 47 for 6 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at MIA 44, recovered by MIA-10-T.Hill at MIA 43. 10-T.Hill for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to MIA 15 for 55 yards (25-X.Howard) [2-B.Chubb].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 51:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 1-D.Carter to MIA 2 for no gain (28-K.Kohou).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 21:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 39:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 47 for 6 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at MIA 44, recovered by MIA-10-T.Hill at MIA 43. 10-T.Hill for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:21) — (:21) 74-S.Norton reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to MIA 15 for 55 yards (25-X.Howard) [2-B.Chubb].
Quarterback report card
J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 58 dropbacks · 67.2% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +7.44 total EPA
- T.Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 28.6% completion · -24.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.041 | +0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.8% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.126 | +0.128 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.105 | -0.060 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.032 | +0.041 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 65.2% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +3.11 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -2.82 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 44:18 · MIA 15 · Score 0-3
(14:18) 15-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 39:57 · MIA 10 · Score 0-9
(9:57) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 39:49 · MIA 15 · Score 0-10
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 39:02 · LAC 59 · Score 6-10
(9:02) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 47 for 6 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at MIA 44, recovered by MIA-10-T.Hill at MIA 43. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 38:45 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:21 · MIA 1 · Score 7-16
(:21) 74-S.Norton reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:18 · MIA 15 · Score 7-17
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 21:31 · LAC 60 · Score 13-17
(6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q3 21:23 · LAC 15 · Score 14-17
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 19:22 · MIA 13 · Score 14-20
(4:22) 15-C.Dicker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 2:43 · MIA 10 · Score 14-23
(2:43) 15-C.Dicker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · LAC 37 · Score 17-23
(1:15) 7-J.Sanders 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 23-17 in Week 14, 2022 on 2022-12-11.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 17, Los Angeles Chargers 23 (MIA 17-23 LAC) in Week 14, 2022 on 2022-12-11.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: Miami Dolphins 13, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Los Angeles Chargers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 39:57) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Wilson (Q2 39:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 30:21) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 21:31) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 44:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 19:22, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 2:43, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 1:15, 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?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 67.2% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +7.44 total passing EPA. T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 28.6% completion, -24.5% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.40 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +9.18 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.59 EPA): (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.5%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
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