Chargers 30–10 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2019

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 75.0% completion, +15.9% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +19.53 total passing EPA. J. Rosen (Miami Dolphins), 54.8% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.22 total passing EPA.

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-3.41 EPA): (6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to 15-D.Inman [96-T.Charlton]. PENALTY on LAC-78-T.Scott, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 30–10 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 17–13 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (10:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left intended for 18-P.Williams INTERCEPTED by 43-M.…
Game date: 2019-09-29

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 30–10 on 2019-09-29. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +19.53 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	10	7	3	10	0	30
Miami Dolphins	7	6	0	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3MIA 26

LAC 34

+1LAC 15

+3LAC 12

+3MIA 35

+3MIA 27

MIA 1

+3MIA 33

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:17FG
TLT. Long
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 26
Score
3-0
(10:17) (Field Goal formation) 1-T.Long 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:39TD
DeVante Parker
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 34
Score
3-6
(6:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right to 11-D.Parker for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:32XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
3-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:53TD
TPT. Pope
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 13
Score
9-7
(2:53) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-T.Pope for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:45XP
TLT. Long
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
10-7
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:15FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 12
Score
10-10
(11:15) 7-J.Sanders 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:10FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 35
Score
10-10
7-J.Sanders kicks 60 yards from MIA 35 to LAC 5. 20-D.King to LAC 24 for 19 yards (24-J.Bademosi). PENALTY on LAC-11-G.Davis, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 8 yards, enforced at LAC 17.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:50TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 18
Score
16-10
(:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:43XP
TLT. Long
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
17-10
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:27FG
TLT. Long
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 27
Score
20-10
(1:27) (Field Goal formation) 1-T.Long 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:24TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
26-10
(11:24) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:20XP
TLT. Long
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
27-10
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:32FG
TLT. Long
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 33
Score
30-10
(7:32) (Field Goal formation) 1-T.Long 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +19.53 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
2Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
3DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
4Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
5D. Watt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
6L. Kendricks · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
7T. Pope · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
8D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 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 (+19.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (-3.41 EPA): (6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to 15-D.Inman [96-T.Charlton]. PENALTY on LAC-78-T.Scott, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Biggest single play (-4.17 EPA): J. Rosen — (10:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left intended for 18-P.Williams INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Davis at MIA 48. 43-M.Davis ran ob at MIA 48 for no gain.

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) · 32 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +15.9% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +19.53 total EPA
J. Rosen (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.206	-0.154
Offensive success rate	53.2%	44.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.626	-0.067
Rush EPA/play	-0.148	-0.161
Defensive EPA/play	+0.154	-0.206
Defensive success rate	55.2%	46.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 8 drives, +15.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 8 drives, -10.33 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — DeVante Parker (J. Rosen pass) (Q1 6:39)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Pope (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 2:53)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 0:50)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q4 11:24)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — T. Long (Q1 10:17)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 11:15)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 11:10)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Long (Q3 1:27)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Long (Q4 7:32)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 26 (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) (Field Goal formation) 1-T.Long 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 34 (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right to 11-D.Parker for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 6:32) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 13 (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-T.Pope for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 2:45) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q2 11:15) — (11:15) 7-J.Sanders 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIA 35 (Q2 11:10); Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 18 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:43) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 27 (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) (Field Goal formation) 1-T.Long 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 11:20) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q4 7:32) — (7:32) (Field Goal formation) 1-T.Long 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -1.84]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to 15-D.Inman [96-T.Charlton]. PENALTY on LAC-78-T.Scott, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.41]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 34-D.Watt pushed ob at MIA 49 for 21 yards (21-E.Rowe). PENALTY on MIA-21-E.Rowe, Lowering the Head to Initiate Contact, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 49. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.62]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right to 11-D.Parker for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.83]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.05]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left intended for 18-P.Williams INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Davis at MIA 48. 43-M.Davis ran ob at MIA 48 for no gain. [WPA -4.3% · EPA -4.17]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right to 11-D.Parker for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.83]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to 15-D.Inman [96-T.Charlton]. PENALTY on LAC-78-T.Scott, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.41]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.05]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 10:17 · MIA 26 · Score 3-0
(10:17) (Field Goal formation) 1-T.Long 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 6:39 · LAC 34 · Score 3-6
(6:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right to 11-D.Parker for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 6:32 · LAC 15 · Score 3-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:53 · MIA 13 · Score 9-7
(2:53) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-T.Pope for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 2:45 · MIA 15 · Score 10-7
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 11:15 · LAC 12 · Score 10-10
(11:15) 7-J.Sanders 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 11:10 · MIA 35 · Score 10-10
7-J.Sanders kicks 60 yards from MIA 35 to LAC 5. 20-D.King to LAC 24 for 19 yards (24-J.Bademosi). PENALTY on LAC-11-G.Davis, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 8 yards, enforced at LAC 17.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · MIA 18 · Score 16-10
(:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:43 · MIA 15 · Score 17-10
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 1:27 · MIA 27 · Score 20-10
(1:27) (Field Goal formation) 1-T.Long 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 11:24 · MIA 1 · Score 26-10
(11:24) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 11:20 · MIA 15 · Score 27-10
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:32 · MIA 33 · Score 30-10
(7:32) (Field Goal formation) 1-T.Long 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.

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 Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins on 2019-09-29?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 30-10 in Week 4, 2019.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Miami Dolphins 6; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 30, Miami Dolphins 10.

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

Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Parker (J. Rosen pass) (Q1 6:39) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Pope (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 2:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q4 11:24) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Long (Q1 10:17, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 11:15, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 11:10, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Long (Q3 1:27, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Long (Q4 7:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 75.0% completion, +15.9% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +19.53 total passing EPA. J. Rosen (Miami Dolphins), 54.8% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.22 total passing EPA.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-3.41 EPA): (6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to 15-D.Inman [96-T.Charlton]. PENALTY on LAC-78-T.Scott, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

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