Chargers 9–12 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 1999

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?

T. Martin (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps.

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 12–9 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 3–6 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tay Martin
Top passer: J. Harbaugh
Biggest EPA play: (12:10) D.Marino sacked at MIA 2 for -8 yards (J.Parrella). FUMBLES (J.Parrella), RECOVERE…
Game date: 1999-12-19

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 12–9 on 1999-12-19. Tay Martin posted a game-high +5.56 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	3	6	0	0	9
Miami Dolphins	3	3	6	0	0	12

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3MIA 5

+3LAC 3

+3MIA 4

+3MIA 12

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:33FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 14
Score
0-3
(7:33) O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 5
Score
3-3
(15:00) J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:04FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
3-6
(10:04) O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 4
Score
6-6
(15:00) J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:52FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 12
Score
9-6
(10:52) J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:13FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 12
Score
9-9
(8:13) O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 5:47FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 13
Score
9-12
(5:47) O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tay Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
2Ryan Davis · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.85 EPA/play
3Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
4M. Ricks · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
5K. Bynum · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
6T. Drayton · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
7D. Marino · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
8N. Jacquet · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · -0.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.02 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tay Martin — MIA · Receiving

Tay Martin posted the highest total EPA (+5.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-5.04 EPA): Another player — (12:10) D.Marino sacked at MIA 2 for -8 yards (J.Parrella). FUMBLES (J.Parrella), RECOVERED by SD-R.Johnson at MIA 4.

Quarterback report card

J. Harbaugh led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 49 dropbacks · 40.8% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -9.87 total EPA
D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.156	-0.158
Offensive success rate	32.0%	36.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.215	-0.207
Rush EPA/play	-0.384	-0.287
Defensive EPA/play	+0.158	+0.156
Defensive success rate	63.1%	68.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.16, Miami Dolphins -0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -15.13 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, -13.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q1 7:33)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 10:04)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 10:52)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 8:13)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 5:47)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 3 (Q2 10:04) — (10:04) O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 15:00) — O.Mare kicks 74 yards from MIA 30 to SD -4. K.Bynum, Touchback. [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.00]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:10) — (:10) J.Carney 36 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. [WPA -40.6% · EPA -2.40]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) D.Marino sacked at MIA 2 for -8 yards (J.Parrella). FUMBLES (J.Parrella), RECOVERED by SD-R.Johnson at MIA 4. [WPA -20.1% · EPA -5.04]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:54) — (5:54) D.Marino pass to H.Goodwin to MIA 36 for 12 yards (E.Hill). FUMBLES (E.Hill), RECOVERED by SD-G.Jackson at MIA 34. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -3.54]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Penn to MIA 30 for 24 yards (C.Jackson). [WPA +19.2% · EPA +1.65]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) D.Marino sacked at MIA 2 for -8 yards (J.Parrella). FUMBLES (J.Parrella), RECOVERED by SD-R.Johnson at MIA 4. [WPA -20.1% · EPA -5.04]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) J.Harbaugh sacked at SD 21 for -2 yards (R.Owens). FUMBLES (R.Owens), RECOVERED by MIA-B.Marion at SD 20. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 05:47.) [WPA -18.9% · EPA -4.13]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:04) — (10:04) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden to SD 20 for 55 yards (F.Brown). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.69]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:54) — (5:54) D.Marino pass to H.Goodwin to MIA 36 for 12 yards (E.Hill). FUMBLES (E.Hill), RECOVERED by SD-G.Jackson at MIA 34. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -3.54]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 7:33 · LAC 14 · Score 0-3
(7:33) O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · MIA 5 · Score 3-3
(15:00) J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 10:04 · LAC 3 · Score 3-6
(10:04) O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · MIA 4 · Score 6-6
(15:00) J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 10:52 · MIA 12 · Score 9-6
(10:52) J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:13 · LAC 12 · Score 9-9
(8:13) O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 5:47 · LAC 13 · Score 9-12
(5:47) O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Tay Martin (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins on 1999-12-19?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 12-9 in Week 15, 1999.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Miami Dolphins 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 9, Miami Dolphins 12.

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

Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:33, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 10:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:52, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 8:13, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 5:47, 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?

J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 40.8% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -9.87 total passing EPA. D. Marino (Miami Dolphins), 57.9% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.88 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?

Tay Martin (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps.

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 12-9 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins: 1999 Week 15 Recap

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