Dolphins 17–23 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2022

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 67.2% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +7.44 total passing EPA. T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 28.6% completion, -24.5% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.40 total passing EPA.

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

M. Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (5:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to MIA 15 for 55 yards (25-X.Howard) [2-B.Chubb]..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 23–17 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 7–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Mykel Williams
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2022-12-11

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 23–17 on 2022-12-11. Mykel Williams posted a game-high +9.18 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Miami Dolphins	7	13	3	0	0	17
Los Angeles Chargers	17	3	3	0	0	23

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

LAC 59

+1LAC 15

MIA 1

LAC 60

LAC 15

+3LAC 37

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:18FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
0-3
(14:18) 15-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:57TD
Mykel Williams
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 10
Score
0-9
(9:57) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:49XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
0-10
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:02TD
Johnny Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 59
Score
6-10
(9:02) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 47 for 6 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at MIA 44, recovered by MIA-10-T.Hill at MIA 43. 10-T.Hill for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:45XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-10
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:21TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
7-16
(:21) 74-S.Norton reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:18XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
7-17
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:31TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 60
Score
13-17
(6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:23TD
Jason Sanders
Points+7
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-17
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:22FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 13
Score
14-20
(4:22) 15-C.Dicker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:43FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 10
Score
14-23
(2:43) 15-C.Dicker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:15FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 37
Score
17-23
(1:15) 7-J.Sanders 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
2Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.44 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
3Johnny Wilson · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +5.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
4Josh Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
5Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
6Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
7Trysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
8Joshua Kelley · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 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

Mykel Williams — LAC · Receiving

Mykel Williams posted the highest total EPA (+9.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.53 EPA per play.

Mykel Williams's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (5:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to MIA 15 for 55 yards (25-X.Howard) [2-B.Chubb].

Biggest single play (+6.59 EPA): Tua Tagovailoa — (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 58 dropbacks · 67.2% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +7.44 total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 28.6% completion · -24.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.041	+0.032
Offensive success rate	34.8%	38.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.126	+0.128
Rush EPA/play	+0.105	-0.060
Defensive EPA/play	-0.032	+0.041
Defensive success rate	61.2%	65.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.03 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +3.11 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -2.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 9:57)
Miami Dolphins — Johnny Wilson (Q2 9:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q2 0:21)
Miami Dolphins — Trysten Hill (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 6:31)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 14:18)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 4:22)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 2:43)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 1:15)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 15-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q2 9:57) — (9:57) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 9:49) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 59 (Q2 9:02); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 8:45) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 74-S.Norton reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:18) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 60 (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q3 6:23) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 13 (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) 15-C.Dicker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) 15-C.Dicker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 37 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 7-J.Sanders 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +6.59]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:46) — (14:46) 4-T.Morstead punts 55 yards to LAC 20, Center-44-B.Ferguson. 1-D.Carter to LAC 20 for no gain (22-E.Campbell). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +0.48]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 47 for 6 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at MIA 44, recovered by MIA-10-T.Hill at MIA 43. 10-T.Hill for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +5.13]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to MIA 15 for 55 yards (25-X.Howard) [2-B.Chubb]. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.38]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 1-D.Carter to MIA 2 for no gain (28-K.Kohou). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -2.87]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +6.59]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 47 for 6 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at MIA 44, recovered by MIA-10-T.Hill at MIA 43. 10-T.Hill for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +5.13]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 74-S.Norton reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.49]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to MIA 15 for 55 yards (25-X.Howard) [2-B.Chubb]. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.38]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 14:18 · MIA 15 · Score 0-3
(14:18) 15-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:57 · MIA 10 · Score 0-9
(9:57) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:49 · MIA 15 · Score 0-10
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 9:02 · LAC 59 · Score 6-10
(9:02) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson up the middle to MIA 47 for 6 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at MIA 44, recovered by MIA-10-T.Hill at MIA 43. 10-T.Hill for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 8:45 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:21 · MIA 1 · Score 7-16
(:21) 74-S.Norton reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · MIA 15 · Score 7-17
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 6:31 · LAC 60 · Score 13-17
(6:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q3 6:23 · LAC 15 · Score 14-17
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 4:22 · MIA 13 · Score 14-20
(4:22) 15-C.Dicker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 2:43 · MIA 10 · Score 14-23
(2:43) 15-C.Dicker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · LAC 37 · Score 17-23
(1:15) 7-J.Sanders 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Mykel Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2022-12-11?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 23-17 in Week 14, 2022.

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

Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: Miami Dolphins 13, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Los Angeles Chargers 23.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 9:57) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Wilson (Q2 9:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 0:21) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 6:31) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 14:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 4:22, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 2:43, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 1:15, 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?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 67.2% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +7.44 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 28.6% completion, -24.5% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.40 total passing EPA.

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

Mykel Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (5:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to MIA 15 for 55 yards (25-X.Howard) [2-B.Chubb]..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W

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