Dolphins 31–24 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2016

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 43.4% completion, -9.4% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.26 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 63.0% completion, +16.7% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +14.26 total passing EPA.

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

R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+4.11 EPA): (4:04) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-D.Parker to LAC 19 for 56 yards (31-A.Phillips) [94-C.Liuget]. PENALTY on LAC-94-C.Liuget, Roughing the Passer, 9 yards, enforc.

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 31–24 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 7–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ryan Tannehill
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47…
Game date: 2016-11-13

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–24 on 2016-11-13, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 10–7 halftime lead. Ryan Tannehill posted a game-high +14.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Miami Dolphins	7	14	10	0	0	31
Los Angeles Chargers	10	7	7	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3MIA 27

MIA 11

LAC 39

LAC 2

MIA 7

MIA 51

+3LAC 9

MIA 42

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:55FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 27
Score
0-3
(14:55) 2-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:42TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 11
Score
0-9
(7:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:37XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
0-10
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:59TD
KSK. Stills
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 39
Score
6-10
(2:59) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-T.Palepoi].
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:50XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 12:33TD
Dorian Williams
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
13-10
(12:33) 26-D.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 12:29XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:42TD
Hunter Henry
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 7
Score
14-16
(5:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:36XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
14-17
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:49TD
Dorian Williams
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 18
Score
20-17
(1:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 26-D.Williams for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:43XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
21-17
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:13TD
Philip Rivers
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 51
Score
21-23
(4:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:04XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
21-24
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:01FG
AFA. Franks
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
24-24
(3:01) 3-A.Franks 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:13TD
KAK. Alonso
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 42
Score
30-24
(1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:01XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
31-24
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).

1Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +14.26 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
2DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
3K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
4J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
5Dorian Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.98 EPA/play
6Hunter Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
7Melvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
8M. Gray · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 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

Ryan Tannehill — MIA · Passing

Ryan Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+14.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

Ryan Tannehill's top snap (+4.11 EPA): (4:04) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-D.Parker to LAC 19 for 56 yards (31-A.Phillips) [94-C.Liuget]. PENALTY on LAC-94-C.Liuget, Roughing the Passer, 9 yards, enforced at LAC 19.

Biggest single play (-9.13 EPA): Philip Rivers — (1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 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) · 53 dropbacks · 43.4% completion · -9.4% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.26 total EPA
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +16.7% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +14.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.183	+0.020
Offensive success rate	48.5%	40.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.528	+0.024
Rush EPA/play	-0.132	-0.304
Defensive EPA/play	-0.020	-0.183
Defensive success rate	59.2%	51.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.02 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +1.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +12.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 7:42)
Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q2 2:59)
Miami Dolphins — Dorian Williams (Q3 12:33)
Los Angeles Chargers — Hunter Henry (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 5:42)
Miami Dolphins — Dorian Williams (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q3 1:49)
Los Angeles Chargers — Philip Rivers (Q4 4:13)
Miami Dolphins — K. Alonso (Q4 1:13)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q2 14:55)
Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q4 3:01)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 27 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 2-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 7:37) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 39 (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-T.Palepoi].; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 2:50) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q3 12:33) — (12:33) 26-D.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 12:29) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q3 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 5:36) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 26-D.Williams for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 1:43) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 51 (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 4:04) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 3-A.Franks 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 42 (Q4 1:13); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:01) — 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 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -67.1% · EPA -9.13]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +35.6% · EPA +4.99]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Lippett at MIA -8. Touchback. [WPA -30.3% · EPA -6.35]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) 8-D.Kaser punts 55 yards to MIA 7, Center-47-M.Windt. 19-J.Grant MUFFS catch, touched at MIA 7, RECOVERED by LAC-25-D.Stuckey at MIA 5. 25-D.Stuckey to MIA 5 for no gain (19-J.Grant). [WPA +28.7% · EPA +6.15]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:09) — (7:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 41-B.Maxwell at MIA 14. 41-B.Maxwell to MIA 41 for 27 yards (27-K.Farrow). [WPA -28.5% · EPA -5.81]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -67.1% · EPA -9.13]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Lippett at MIA -8. Touchback. [WPA -30.3% · EPA -6.35]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) 8-D.Kaser punts 55 yards to MIA 7, Center-47-M.Windt. 19-J.Grant MUFFS catch, touched at MIA 7, RECOVERED by LAC-25-D.Stuckey at MIA 5. 25-D.Stuckey to MIA 5 for no gain (19-J.Grant). [WPA +28.7% · EPA +6.15]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:09) — (7:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 41-B.Maxwell at MIA 14. 41-B.Maxwell to MIA 41 for 27 yards (27-K.Farrow). [WPA -28.5% · EPA -5.81]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 14:55 · MIA 27 · Score 0-3
(14:55) 2-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:42 · MIA 11 · Score 0-9
(7:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:37 · MIA 15 · Score 0-10
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:59 · LAC 39 · Score 6-10
(2:59) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-T.Palepoi].
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 2:50 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 12:33 · LAC 2 · Score 13-10
(12:33) 26-D.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 12:29 · LAC 15 · Score 14-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 5:42 · MIA 7 · Score 14-16
(5:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 5:36 · MIA 15 · Score 14-17
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 1:49 · LAC 18 · Score 20-17
(1:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 26-D.Williams for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 1:43 · LAC 15 · Score 21-17
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:13 · MIA 51 · Score 21-23
(4:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:04 · MIA 15 · Score 21-24
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:01 · LAC 9 · Score 24-24
(3:01) 3-A.Franks 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:13 · MIA 42 · Score 30-24
(1:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso [24-I.Abdul-Quddus] at MIA 40. 47-K.Alonso for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · LAC 15 · Score 31-24
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.

Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2016-11-13?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-24 in Week 10, 2016.

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

Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 31, Los Angeles Chargers 24.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 7:42) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 2:59) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 12:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 5:42) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 1:49) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q4 4:13) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Alonso (Q4 1:13) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 14:55, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q4 3:01, 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), 43.4% completion, -9.4% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.26 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 63.0% completion, +16.7% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +14.26 total passing EPA.

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

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+4.11 EPA): (4:04) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-D.Parker to LAC 19 for 56 yards (31-A.Phillips) [94-C.Liuget]. PENALTY on LAC-94-C.Liuget, Roughing the Passer, 9 yards, enforc.

Was Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Miami Dolphins won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

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