Rams 14–31 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2004

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 31–14 LA
Halftime: LA 7–14 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Chambers
Top passer: M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play: (4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2004-10-24

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the LA 31–14 on 2004-10-24. C. Chambers posted a game-high +10.76 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
LA	0	7	7	0	0	14
Miami Dolphins	7	7	17	0	0	31

Scoring Map

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

LALA

MIA 15

+1MIA 2

LA 42

LA 13

+3LA 25

MIA 15

+1MIA 2

LA 71

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:35TD
SMS. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
LA 8
Score
0-6
(7:35) 31-S.Morris left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:29XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-7
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
LALA
Q2 5:23TD
MBM. Bulger
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
6-7
(5:23) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q2 5:19XP
Jordan Wilkins
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
7-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-10-M.Bulger.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:29TD
RMR. McMichael
Points+6
Yard line
LA 42
Score
7-13
(:29) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:22XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
7-14
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:29TD
TMT. Minor
Points+6
Yard line
LA 13
Score
7-20
(14:29) 28-T.Minor right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:21XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
7-21
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:52FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
LA 25
Score
7-24
(8:52) 5-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on LA, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
LALA
Q4 5:03TD
SMS. McDonald
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
13-24
(5:03) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q4 4:51XP
Jordan Wilkins
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
14-24
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:34TD
CCC. Chambers
Points+6
Yard line
LA 71
Score
14-30
(4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:24XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
14-31
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +10.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.59 EPA/play
2S. McDonald · LA · Receiving · +10.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
3R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
4J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.60 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
5I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
6M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
7M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
8M. Bulger · LA · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.79 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 (+10.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +3.59 EPA per play.

C. Chambers's top snap (+7.07 EPA): (4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M. Bulger (LA) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.79 total EPA
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +9.60 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	LA	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.035	+0.258
Offensive success rate	45.6%	47.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.030	+0.376
Rush EPA/play	+0.337	+0.082
Defensive EPA/play	-0.258	-0.035
Defensive success rate	52.7%	54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

LA: +0.04 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.26 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

LA: 10 drives, +2.75 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +19.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — S. Morris (Q1 7:35)
LA — M. Bulger (Q2 5:23)
Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 0:29)
Miami Dolphins — T. Minor (Q4 14:29)
LA — S. McDonald (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 5:03)
Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 4:34)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — Myles Bryant (Q4 8:52)

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 LA 8 (Q1 7:35) — (7:35) 31-S.Morris left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 7:29) — 5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q2 5:23) — (5:23) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 5:19) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-10-M.Bulger.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 42 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 0:22) — 5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 17–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q4 14:29) — (14:29) 28-T.Minor right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 14:21) — 5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q4 8:52); LA found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 4:51) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LA 71 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 4:24) — 5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +5.79]
LA (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Knight at MIA -3. Touchback. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.58]
LA (Q2 5:23) — (5:23) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.79]
LA (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald to MIA 19 for 25 yards (25-R.Howard). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.95]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) 86-M.Booker pass to 84-C.Chambers to LA 8 for 48 yards. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.89]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.6% · EPA +7.07]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +5.79]
LA (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Knight at MIA -3. Touchback. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.58]
LA (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete to 84-S.McDonald. Play Challenged by LA and REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald ran ob at MIA 26 for 23 yards. [WPA +0.9% · EPA +4.15]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 7:35 · LA 8 · Score 0-6
(7:35) 31-S.Morris left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 7:29 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
LA TD (+6) — Q2 5:23 · MIA 15 · Score 6-7
(5:23) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q2 5:19 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-10-M.Bulger.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · LA 42 · Score 7-13
(:29) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · LA 2 · Score 7-14
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:29 · LA 13 · Score 7-20
(14:29) 28-T.Minor right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:21 · LA 2 · Score 7-21
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:52 · LA 25 · Score 7-24
(8:52) 5-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on LA, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
LA TD (+6) — Q4 5:03 · MIA 15 · Score 13-24
(5:03) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q4 4:51 · MIA 2 · Score 14-24
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · LA 71 · Score 14-30
(4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:24 · LA 2 · Score 14-31
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.

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 LA vs Miami Dolphins on 2004-10-24?

The Miami Dolphins beat the LA 31-14 in Week 7, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: LA 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: LA 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: LA 7, Miami Dolphins 17; Final: LA 14, Miami Dolphins 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Morris (Q1 7:35) LA touchdown — M. Bulger (Q2 5:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. McMichael (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 0:29) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Minor (Q4 14:29) LA touchdown — S. McDonald (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 5:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 4:34) Miami Dolphins field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 8:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Miami Dolphins?

M. Bulger (LA), 54.8% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.79 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 56.5% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +9.60 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Miami Dolphins?

C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.76 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+7.07 EPA): (4:34) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-6 Now 1-6 W

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