Dolphins 17–7 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 17–7 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 14–0 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Fiedler
Top passer: R. Leaf
Biggest EPA play: (14:48) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden to SD 6 for 61 yards (F.Brown).
Game date: 2000-11-12

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17–7 on 2000-11-12. J. Fiedler posted a game-high +9.52 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	7	7	3	0	0	17
Los Angeles Chargers	0	0	0	7	0	7

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3LAC 17

MIA 8

+1MIA 2

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 13:24TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
6-0
(13:24) L.Smith right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 13:19XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:21TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
13-0
(14:21) L.Smith right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:16XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
14-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:33FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 17
Score
17-0
(6:33) O.Mare 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 8
Score
17-6
(15:00) R.Leaf pass to F.McCrary for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:55XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
17-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.52 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
2T. Gaylor · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
3O. McDuffie · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
4Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
5F. McCrary · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
6T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
7L. Shepherd · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
8C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 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

J. Fiedler — MIA · Passing

J. Fiedler posted the highest total EPA (+9.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

J. Fiedler's top snap (+4.51 EPA): (14:48) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden to SD 6 for 61 yards (F.Brown).

Quarterback report card

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

R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) · 24 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -1.82 total EPA
M. Moreno (Los Angeles Chargers) · 23 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · -0.59 EPA/play · -13.63 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.007	-0.137
Offensive success rate	37.5%	39.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.365	-0.300
Rush EPA/play	-0.225	+0.136
Defensive EPA/play	+0.137	-0.007
Defensive success rate	60.2%	62.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.14 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -12.10 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +0.61 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q1 13:24)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 14:21)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q3 6:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) L.Smith right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 13:19) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) L.Smith right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 14:16) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) O.Mare 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Leaf pass to F.McCrary for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:55) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 65 yards from SD 30 to MIA 5. A.Denson to MIA 33 for 28 yards (K.Bynum). [WPA +43.9% · EPA +0.91]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:48) — (14:48) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden to SD 6 for 61 yards (F.Brown). [WPA +15.5% · EPA +4.51]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:43) — (5:43) J.Carney 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -2.35]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to O.McDuffie to SD 21 for 10 yards (R.Harrison). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.90]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) M.Moreno pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by S.Madison at MIA 38. S.Madison to SD 40 for 22 yards (B.Coleman). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.28]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:48) — (14:48) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden to SD 6 for 61 yards (F.Brown). [WPA +15.5% · EPA +4.51]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 9:43) — (9:43) R.Leaf pass intended for J.Graham INTERCEPTED by B.Walker at MIA 27. B.Walker to MIA 34 for 7 yards (J.Graham). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -4.19]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) M.Moreno pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by B.Walker at MIA 24. B.Walker to SD 45 for 31 yards (R.Jones). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -4.03]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) M.Moreno pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by S.Madison at MIA 38. S.Madison to SD 40 for 22 yards (B.Coleman). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.28]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 13:24 · LAC 2 · Score 6-0
(13:24) L.Smith right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 13:19 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 14:21 · LAC 6 · Score 13-0
(14:21) L.Smith right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:16 · LAC 2 · Score 14-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 6:33 · LAC 17 · Score 17-0
(6:33) O.Mare 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIA 8 · Score 17-6
(15:00) R.Leaf pass to F.McCrary for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · MIA 2 · Score 17-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

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.
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2000-11-12?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17-7 in Week 11, 2000.

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

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Los Angeles Chargers 7.

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

Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:21) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q3 6:33, 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?

R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers), 37.5% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -1.82 total passing EPA. M. Moreno (Los Angeles Chargers), 39.1% completion, -0.59 EPA per dropback, -13.63 total passing EPA.

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

J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+4.51 EPA): (14:48) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden to SD 6 for 61 yards (F.Brown)..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 0-8 Now 0-9 L

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