Dolphins 14–30 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2015

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.9% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +20.45 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 54.1% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.69 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 +20.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 30–14 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 0–23 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (2:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-D.Parker ran ob at LAC 25 for 35 yar…
Game date: 2015-12-20

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 30–14 on 2015-12-20. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +20.45 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	0	0	7	7	0	14
Los Angeles Chargers	6	17	0	7	0	30

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

MIA 20

MIA 2

LAC 1

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:23TD
DWD. Woodhead
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 20
Score
0-6
(4:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 39-D.Woodhead for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:08FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 10
Score
0-9
(9:08) 2-J.Lambo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:21TD
DWD. Woodhead
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
0-15
(4:21) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:18XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
0-16
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:46TD
DWD. Woodhead
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 9
Score
0-22
(:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:39XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
0-23
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:36TD
JAJ. Ajayi
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 12
Score
6-23
(1:36) 23-J.Ajayi up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:30XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-23
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:18TD
DWD. Woodhead
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 9
Score
7-29
(4:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:14XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
7-30
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:41TD
Ryan Tannehill
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
13-30
(1:41) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:35XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-30
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +20.45 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
2D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
3DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
4D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
5A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
6J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
7Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.69 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.39 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 (+20.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+3.66 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (2:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-D.Parker ran ob at LAC 25 for 35 yards.

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) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +12.5% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +20.45 total EPA
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.075	+0.106
Offensive success rate	30.3%	44.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.073	+0.487
Rush EPA/play	-0.255	-0.106
Defensive EPA/play	-0.106	+0.075
Defensive success rate	55.6%	69.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +10.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -5.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 4:23)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Q2 4:21)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 0:46)
Miami Dolphins — J. Ajayi (Q3 1:36)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 4:18)
Miami Dolphins — Ryan Tannehill (Q4 1:41)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q2 9:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 20 (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 39-D.Woodhead for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) 2-J.Lambo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 4:18) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:39) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) 23-J.Ajayi up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 1:30) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 4:14) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:35) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to MIA 18 for 12 yards (31-M.Thomas). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +1.74]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 39-D.Woodhead for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.9% · EPA +3.08]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 23-J.Ajayi right end to MIA 41 for -3 yards (52-D.Perryman, 97-J.Attaochu). [WPA -4.2% · EPA -1.30]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 15-D.Inman pushed ob at MIA 45 for 28 yards (28-Bo.McCain) [50-O.Vernon]. [WPA +4.2% · EPA +1.77]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to MIA 37 for 8 yards (31-M.Thomas). [WPA +4.1% · EPA +0.26]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-D.Parker ran ob at LAC 25 for 35 yards. [WPA +0.5% · EPA +3.66]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-D.Parker pushed ob at LAC 11 for 34 yards (25-D.Stuckey). [WPA +0.1% · EPA +3.65]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 34-D.Brown up the middle to MIA 5 for 53 yards (21-B.Grimes). [WPA +0.3% · EPA +3.46]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.8% · EPA +3.39]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:23 · MIA 20 · Score 0-6
(4:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 39-D.Woodhead for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 9:08 · MIA 10 · Score 0-9
(9:08) 2-J.Lambo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 4:21 · MIA 2 · Score 0-15
(4:21) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 4:18 · MIA 15 · Score 0-16
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:46 · MIA 9 · Score 0-22
(:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:39 · MIA 15 · Score 0-23
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 1:36 · LAC 12 · Score 6-23
(1:36) 23-J.Ajayi up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 1:30 · LAC 15 · Score 7-23
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:18 · MIA 9 · Score 7-29
(4:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:14 · MIA 15 · Score 7-30
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:41 · LAC 1 · Score 13-30
(1:41) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:35 · LAC 15 · Score 14-30
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2015-12-20?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 30-14 in Week 15, 2015.

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

Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 14, Los Angeles Chargers 30.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 4:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (Q2 4:21) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:46) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Ajayi (Q3 1:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 4:18) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q4 1:41) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 9:08, 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), 61.9% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +20.45 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 54.1% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.69 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 +20.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 3-10 Now 4-10 W

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