Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 29–21 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–17 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tua Tagovailoa
- Top passer
- Justin Herbert
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:28) 1-T.Tagovailoa Aborted. 67-T.Karras FUMBLES at LAC 9, touched at LAC 9, RECOVERED …
- Game date
- 2020-11-15
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 29–21 on 2020-11-15. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +7.57 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Miami Dolphins | 14 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(12:58) 66-S.Kindley reported in as eligible. 26-S.Ahmed left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(1:01) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 19-J.Grant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(4:27) 61-S.Quessenberry reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(:29) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(7:10) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
(2:35) 7-J.Sanders 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(11:44) 66-S.Kindley and 70-J.Davenport reported in as eligible. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 81-D.Smythe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:05) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(2:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 12:58TD Salvon AhmedPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 0-6
(12:58) 66-S.Kindley reported in as eligible. 26-S.Ahmed left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 12:54XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:01TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 0-13
(1:01) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 19-J.Grant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:58XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 0-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:27TD Justin HerbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 6-14
(4:27) 61-S.Quessenberry reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:25XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:29FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 32
- Score
- 7-17
(:29) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:10TD Hunter HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-17
(7:10) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:02XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 20
- Score
- 14-17
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:35FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 17
- Score
- 14-20
(2:35) 7-J.Sanders 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:44TD Durham SmythePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-26
(11:44) 66-S.Kindley and 70-J.Davenport reported in as eligible. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 81-D.Smythe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:05FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 31
- Score
- 14-29
(4:05) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:02TD Kyle AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 13
- Score
- 20-29
(2:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:57XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 21-29
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +7.57 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 2Jaydon Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3Durham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 4Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 5Patrick Laird · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 6A. Shaheen · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 7K. Ballage · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8
Dylan Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 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
Tua Tagovailoa — MIA · Passing
Tua Tagovailoa posted the highest total EPA (+7.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (-8.32 EPA): (10:28) 1-T.Tagovailoa Aborted. 67-T.Karras FUMBLES at LAC 9, touched at LAC 9, RECOVERED by LAC-59-N.Vigil at LAC 19. 59-N.Vigil to MIA 37 for 44 yards (1-T.Tagovailoa). LAC-23-R.Jenkins was injured during the play.
Quarterback report card
Justin Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.8% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.66 total EPA
- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +7.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.158 | -0.046 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.280 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.089 | -0.352 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.158 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 58.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.16 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.05 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -12.92 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -3.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Salvon Ahmed
- Miami Dolphins — Jaydon Grant (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Justin Herbert
- Los Angeles Chargers — Hunter Henry (Justin Herbert pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Durham Smythe (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 12:58) — (12:58) 66-S.Kindley reported in as eligible. 26-S.Ahmed left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 12:54) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 19-J.Grant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 0:58) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) 61-S.Quessenberry reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 4:25) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 32 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 20 (Q3 7:02) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q3 2:35) — (2:35) 7-J.Sanders 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 9–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 66-S.Kindley and 70-J.Davenport reported in as eligible. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 81-D.Smythe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 31 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 13 (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 1:57) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:06) — (13:06) 1-T.Long punt is BLOCKED by 43-A.Van Ginkel, Center-45-C.Mazza, RECOVERED by MIA-33-J.Perry at LAC 1.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:28) — (10:28) 1-T.Tagovailoa Aborted. 67-T.Karras FUMBLES at LAC 9, touched at LAC 9, RECOVERED by LAC-59-N.Vigil at LAC 19. 59-N.Vigil to MIA 37 for 44 yards (1-T.Tagovailoa). LAC-23-R.Jenkins was injured
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) 61-S.Quessenberry reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at MIA 40. 25-X.Howard pushed ob at LAC 32 for 28 yards (10-J.Herbert).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:28) — (14:28) 10-J.Herbert sacked at LAC 15 for -13 yards (40-N.Needham).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:28) — (10:28) 1-T.Tagovailoa Aborted. 67-T.Karras FUMBLES at LAC 9, touched at LAC 9, RECOVERED by LAC-59-N.Vigil at LAC 19. 59-N.Vigil to MIA 37 for 44 yards (1-T.Tagovailoa). LAC-23-R.Jenkins was injured
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at MIA 40. 25-X.Howard pushed ob at LAC 32 for 28 yards (10-J.Herbert).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:06) — (13:06) 1-T.Long punt is BLOCKED by 43-A.Van Ginkel, Center-45-C.Mazza, RECOVERED by MIA-33-J.Perry at LAC 1.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:28) — (8:28) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 12:58 · LAC 1 · Score 0-6
(12:58) 66-S.Kindley reported in as eligible. 26-S.Ahmed left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 12:54 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 1:01 · LAC 3 · Score 0-13
(1:01) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 19-J.Grant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 0:58 · LAC 15 · Score 0-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 4:27 · MIA 1 · Score 6-14
(4:27) 61-S.Quessenberry reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 4:25 · MIA 15 · Score 7-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:29 · LAC 32 · Score 7-17
(:29) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 7:10 · MIA 2 · Score 13-17
(7:10) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 7:02 · MIA 20 · Score 14-17
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 2:35 · LAC 17 · Score 14-20
(2:35) 7-J.Sanders 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 11:44 · LAC 2 · Score 14-26
(11:44) 66-S.Kindley and 70-J.Davenport reported in as eligible. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 81-D.Smythe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · LAC 31 · Score 14-29
(4:05) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:02 · MIA 13 · Score 20-29
(2:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:57 · MIA 15 · Score 21-29
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
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.
- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins on 2020-11-15?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 29-21 in Week 10, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Miami Dolphins 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Miami Dolphins 9; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 21, Miami Dolphins 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Ahmed (Q1 12:58) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Grant (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 1:01) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Herbert (Q2 4:27) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 7:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Smythe (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 11:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 2:02) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 0:29, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 2:35, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 4:05, 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?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.6% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.66 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 55.6% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +7.57 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins?
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-8.32 EPA): (10:28) 1-T.Tagovailoa Aborted. 67-T.Karras FUMBLES at LAC 9, touched at LAC 9, RECOVERED by LAC-59-N.Vigil at LAC 19. 59-N.Vigil to MIA 37 for 44 yards (1-T.Tagovailoa). LAC-23-R..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
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