Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 26–10 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 24–3 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Chambers
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at L…
- Game date
- 2003-10-27
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26–10 on 2003-10-27. C. Chambers posted a game-high +7.81 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 10 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(13:03) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(8:38) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(3:43) 8-S.Christie 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(13:33) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-J.McKnight for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:00) 14-B.Griese pass to 81-R.McMichael for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(12:31) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(8:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 10 for 0 yards (90-R.Burnett). FUMBLES (90-R.Burnett), recovered by LAC-77-D.McIntosh at LAC 0. 77-D.McIntosh tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (99-J.Taylor).
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 13:03TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 5
- Score
- 6-0
(13:03) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 12:58XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:38FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 26
- Score
- 10-0
(8:38) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:43FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 33
- Score
- 10-3
(3:43) 8-S.Christie 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:33TD JMJ. McKnightPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 16-3
(13:33) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-J.McKnight for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:28XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:00TD RMR. McMichaelPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 7
- Score
- 23-3
(2:00) 14-B.Griese pass to 81-R.McMichael for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:55XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 24-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:31TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 24-9
(12:31) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:27XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 24-10
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:14Safety DBD. BreesPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIA 90
- Score
- 26-10
(8:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 10 for 0 yards (90-R.Burnett). FUMBLES (90-R.Burnett), recovered by LAC-77-D.McIntosh at LAC 0. 77-D.McIntosh tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (99-J.Taylor).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 2B. Griese · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +6.68 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4Denzel Boston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 5E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 6Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 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
C. Chambers — MIA · Receiving
C. Chambers posted the highest total EPA (+7.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.95 EPA per play.
C. Chambers's top snap (+3.08 EPA): (2:57) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers to LAC 16 for 49 yards (20-J.Wilson).
Biggest single play (-5.56 EPA): D. Brees — (13:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at LAC 38. 23-P.Surtain to LAC 6 for 32 yards (87-T.Dwight).
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -0.44 EPA/play · -17.29 total EPA
- B. Griese (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.012 | -0.177 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.215 | -0.378 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.301 | -0.204 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.177 | -0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -15.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +0.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (B. Griese pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. McKnight (B. Griese pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (B. Griese pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 13:03) — (13:03) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 12:58) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q1 8:38) — (8:38) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 8-S.Christie 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-J.McKnight for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:28) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 14-B.Griese pass to 81-R.McMichael for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 1:55) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–2. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 12:27) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 90 (Q4 8:14).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at LAC 38. 23-P.Surtain to LAC 6 for 32 yards (87-T.Dwight).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:40) — (10:40) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at LAC 43. 54-Z.Thomas to LAC 24 for 19 yards (66-C.Raymer).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:06) — (5:06) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA 0. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker to LAC 46 for 23 yards (29-S.Madison).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:03) — (13:03) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at LAC 38. 23-P.Surtain to LAC 6 for 32 yards (87-T.Dwight).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) 34-R.Williams left tackle to MIA 2 for -4 yards (59-D.Edwards). FUMBLES (59-D.Edwards), RECOVERED by LAC-23-Q.Jammer at MIA 3. 23-Q.Jammer to MIA 1 for 2 yards (75-T.Perry).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:40) — (10:40) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at LAC 43. 54-Z.Thomas to LAC 24 for 19 yards (66-C.Raymer).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:06) — (5:06) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA 0. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 13:03 · LAC 5 · Score 6-0
(13:03) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 12:58 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 8:38 · LAC 26 · Score 10-0
(8:38) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 3:43 · MIA 33 · Score 10-3
(3:43) 8-S.Christie 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 13:33 · LAC 2 · Score 16-3
(13:33) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-J.McKnight for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 13:28 · LAC 2 · Score 17-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LAC 7 · Score 23-3
(2:00) 14-B.Griese pass to 81-R.McMichael for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · LAC 2 · Score 24-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Grau, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:31 · MIA 1 · Score 24-9
(12:31) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 12:27 · MIA 2 · Score 24-10
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 8:14 · MIA 90 · Score 26-10
(8:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 10 for 0 yards (90-R.Burnett). FUMBLES (90-R.Burnett), recovered by LAC-77-D.McIntosh at LAC 0. 77-D.McIntosh tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (99-J.Taylor).
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.
- C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2003-10-27?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26-10 in Week 8, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 10, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 2, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 26, Los Angeles Chargers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (B. Griese pass) (Q1 13:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. McKnight (B. Griese pass) (Q2 13:33) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. McMichael (B. Griese pass) (Q2 2:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 12:31) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q1 8:38, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q1 3:43, 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?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.7% completion, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -17.29 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Miami Dolphins), 64.5% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.08 EPA): (2:57) 14-B.Griese pass to 84-C.Chambers to LAC 16 for 49 yards (20-J.Wilson)..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
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