Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 23–21 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 3–7 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- G. Frerotte
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:54) 34-R.Williams right end to LAC 23 for 1 yard (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer),…
- Game date
- 2005-12-11
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23–21 on 2005-12-11, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 7–3 halftime lead. G. Frerotte posted a game-high +12.58 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(2:44) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:43) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(11:47) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(10:39) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(3:33) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(10:39) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:14) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:44TD KMK. McCardellPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 8
- Score
- 0-6
(2:44) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:40XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:43FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 11
- Score
- 3-7
(3:43) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:47FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 6-7
(11:47) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:39TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 8
- Score
- 12-7
(10:39) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:35XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 13-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 3:33TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 35
- Score
- 19-7
(3:33) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 3:26XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 20-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:39TD DBD. BreesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 4
- Score
- 20-13
(10:39) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:34XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 20-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:14FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 23-14
(1:14) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:17TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 8
- Score
- 23-20
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:15XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 23-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1G. Frerotte · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +12.58 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +11.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 3A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.59 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 4K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 5M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
- 6R. Caldwell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 8J. Peelle · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.91 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
G. Frerotte — MIA · Passing
G. Frerotte posted the highest total EPA (+12.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
G. Frerotte's top snap (+5.09 EPA): (9:37) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker to LAC 9 for 56 yards (23-Q.Jammer).
Biggest single play (-7.04 EPA): Ryan Williams — (14:54) 34-R.Williams right end to LAC 23 for 1 yard (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at LAC 23. 58-R.Godfrey to MIA 42 for 35 yards (87-L.Diamond).
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) · 56 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.03 total EPA
- G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +0.55 EPA/play · +12.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.059 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.547 | +0.018 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.553 | +0.075 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.022 | -0.059 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -2.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +3.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Brees
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q1 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 2:40) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 17–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 10:35) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 35 (Q3 3:33) — (3:33) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 3:26) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:34) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:15) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:43) — 10-O.Mare kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to LAC -3. 43-D.Sproles to LAC 13 for 16 yards (31-S.Morris). FUMBLES (31-S.Morris), RECOVERED by MIA-10-O.Mare at LAC 24. 10-O.Mare to LAC 24 for no gain (54-S.Co
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) 34-R.Williams right end to LAC 23 for 1 yard (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at LAC 23. 58-R.Godfrey to MIA 42 for 35 yards (87-L.Diamond).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 23 for -13 yards (37-Y.Bell). FUMBLES (37-Y.Bell), RECOVERED by MIA-93-K.Carter at LAC 23. 93-K.Carter to LAC 23 for no gain (61-N.Hardwick). Play Challenged b
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell to MIA 23 for 10 yards (54-Z.Thomas).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at LAC 24. 54-Z.Thomas to LAC 24 for no gain (85-A.Gates).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) 34-R.Williams right end to LAC 23 for 1 yard (23-Q.Jammer). FUMBLES (23-Q.Jammer), RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at LAC 23. 58-R.Godfrey to MIA 42 for 35 yards (87-L.Diamond).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker to LAC 9 for 56 yards (23-Q.Jammer).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) 23-R.Brown up the middle to LAC 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-42-C.Hart at LAC 2. 42-C.Hart to LAC 1 for -1 yards (87-L.Diamond). Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MI
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:43) — 10-O.Mare kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to LAC -3. 43-D.Sproles to LAC 13 for 16 yards (31-S.Morris). FUMBLES (31-S.Morris), RECOVERED by MIA-10-O.Mare at LAC 24. 10-O.Mare to LAC 24 for no gain (54-S.Co
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:44 · MIA 8 · Score 0-6
(2:44) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 2:40 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 3:43 · LAC 11 · Score 3-7
(3:43) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 11:47 · LAC 20 · Score 6-7
(11:47) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 10:39 · LAC 8 · Score 12-7
(10:39) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 10:35 · LAC 2 · Score 13-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 3:33 · LAC 35 · Score 19-7
(3:33) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 3:26 · LAC 2 · Score 20-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:39 · MIA 4 · Score 20-13
(10:39) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:34 · MIA 2 · Score 20-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · LAC 2 · Score 23-14
(1:14) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:17 · MIA 8 · Score 23-20
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:15 · MIA 2 · Score 23-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
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.
- G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2005-12-11?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-21 in Week 14, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 17, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Miami Dolphins 23, Los Angeles Chargers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass) (Q1 2:44) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass) (Q3 10:39) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass) (Q3 3:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Brees (Q4 10:39) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:17) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 3:43, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q3 11:47, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 1:14, 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), 62.5% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.03 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins), 60.9% completion, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +12.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?
G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+5.09 EPA): (9:37) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker to LAC 9 for 56 yards (23-Q.Jammer)..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Miami Dolphins won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
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