Dolphins 16–26 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2011

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 56.8% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +16.40 total passing EPA. M. Moore (Miami Dolphins), 56.7% completion, +6.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.33 total passing EPA.

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (1:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 26–16 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 10–13 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (1:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2011-10-02

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 26–16 on 2011-10-02. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +16.40 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	7	3	3	3	0	16
Los Angeles Chargers	7	6	10	3	0	26

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

LAC 1

+1LAC 2

MIA 55

+3MIA 9

+3LAC 23

+3MIA 30

+3LAC 19

+3LAC 34

+3MIA 20

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:52TD
LHL. Hilliard
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
6-0
(2:52) 26-L.Hilliard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:47XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:47TD
VJV. Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 55
Score
7-6
(1:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:35XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
7-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:58FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 9
Score
7-10
(7:58) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:53FG
DCD. Carpenter
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 23
Score
10-10
(1:53) 5-D.Carpenter 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:12FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 30
Score
10-13
(:12) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:28TD
MTM. Tolbert
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
10-19
(9:28) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:24XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
10-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:49FG
DCD. Carpenter
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 19
Score
13-20
(6:49) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:17FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 5
Score
13-23
(1:17) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:38FG
DCD. Carpenter
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 34
Score
16-23
(11:38) 5-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:32FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 20
Score
16-26
(4:32) 9-N.Novak 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.40 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
2V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
3R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
4V. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
5L. Hilliard · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
6C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
7L. Hilliard · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
8M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 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

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+16.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+4.54 EPA): (1:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +16.40 total EPA
Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +6.4% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.021	+0.112
Offensive success rate	45.2%	43.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.060	+0.443
Rush EPA/play	+0.043	-0.236
Defensive EPA/play	-0.112	-0.021
Defensive success rate	56.2%	54.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.11 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +8.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +1.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — L. Hilliard (Q1 2:52)
Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 1:47)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert (Q3 9:28)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 7:58)
Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q2 1:53)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 0:12)
Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q3 6:49)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q3 1:17)
Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q4 11:38)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q4 4:32)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 2:52); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 2:47) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 55 (Q1 1:47) — (1:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 1:35) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 9 (Q2 7:58) — (7:58) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 5-D.Carpenter 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 9:24) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 19 (Q3 6:49) — (6:49) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q3 1:17) — (1:17) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 34 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 5-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) 9-N.Novak 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:47) — (1:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.54]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-V.Brown to MIA 39 for 20 yards (37-Y.Bell, 20-R.Jones). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.92]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:13) — (3:13) 5-M.Scifres punts 51 yards to MIA 38, Center-47-M.Windt. 15-D.Bess to LAC 40 for 22 yards (47-M.Windt). PENALTY on LAC-15-R.Goodman, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 40. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.14]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 38-M.Gilchrist [56-D.Butler] at LAC 14. 38-M.Gilchrist to LAC 15 for 1 yard (80-A.Fasano). PENALTY on MIA-80-A.Fasan [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.77]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson ran ob at MIA 23 for 42 yards. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.54]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:47) — (1:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.54]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 38-M.Gilchrist [56-D.Butler] at LAC 14. 38-M.Gilchrist to LAC 15 for 1 yard (80-A.Fasano). PENALTY on MIA-80-A.Fasan [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.77]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 24-R.Mathews to MIA 5 for 42 yards (37-Y.Bell). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.63]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC 45. 32-E.Weddle ran ob at LAC 45 for no gain. PENALTY on LAC-38-M.Gilchrist, Defensive Pass Inte [WPA +4.9% · EPA +3.14]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 2:52 · LAC 1 · Score 6-0
(2:52) 26-L.Hilliard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 2:47 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 1:47 · MIA 55 · Score 7-6
(1:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 1:35 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 7:58 · MIA 9 · Score 7-10
(7:58) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:53 · LAC 23 · Score 10-10
(1:53) 5-D.Carpenter 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · MIA 30 · Score 10-13
(:12) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 9:28 · MIA 1 · Score 10-19
(9:28) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 9:24 · MIA 2 · Score 10-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 6:49 · LAC 19 · Score 13-20
(6:49) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 1:17 · MIA 5 · Score 13-23
(1:17) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 11:38 · LAC 34 · Score 16-23
(11:38) 5-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:32 · MIA 20 · Score 16-26
(4:32) 9-N.Novak 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Key takeaways

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

Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Malachi Moore (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2011-10-02?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 26-16 in Week 4, 2011.

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

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Miami Dolphins 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 16, Los Angeles Chargers 26.

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

Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Hilliard (Q1 2:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 1:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q3 9:28) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 7:58, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 1:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 6:49, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 1:17, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 11:38, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 4:32, 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?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 56.8% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +16.40 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 56.7% completion, +6.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.33 total passing EPA.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (1:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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