Chargers 29–27 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2025

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 74.4% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.94 total passing EPA. T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 55.3% completion, +2.0% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.59 total passing EPA.

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

D. Achane (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.01 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+4.18 EPA): (4:11) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 29–27 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 9–13 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: De'Von Achane
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: (4:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-O.Gadsden to MIA 49 for 8 yards (20-J…
Game date: 2025-10-12

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 29–27 on 2025-10-12, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 13–9 halftime lead. De'Von Achane posted a game-high +7.01 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	6	3	14	9	0	29
Miami Dolphins	7	6	0	14	0	27

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 49

+3LAC 29

+3LAC 35

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:55FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 17
Score
3-0
(7:55) 11-C.Dicker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 4:11TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 49
Score
3-6
(4:11) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 4:03XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
3-7
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:39FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 13
Score
6-7
(:39) 11-C.Dicker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:42FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 11
Score
9-7
(8:42) 11-C.Dicker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:34FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 29
Score
9-10
(4:34) 47-R.Patterson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:04FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
9-13
(:04) 47-R.Patterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:33TD
Ladd McConkey
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 5
Score
15-13
(7:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 15-L.McConkey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:26XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
16-13
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:01TD
Kimani Vidal
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 7
Score
22-13
(4:01) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-K.Vidal for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:55XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
23-13
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:50FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 17
Score
26-13
(12:50) 11-C.Dicker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:02TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
26-19
(8:02) 28-D.Achane left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:56XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
26-20
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:52TD
Darren Waller
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 7
Score
26-26
(:52) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:46XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
26-27
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:09FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
29-27
(:09) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:05FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 35
Score
29-27
11-C.Dicker kicks 65 yards from LAC 35 to end zone, Touchback to the MIA 35.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +7.01 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
2Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.94 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
3Ladd McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
4Darren Waller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
5Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
6Tre' Harris · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
7Montrell Washington · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 8 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

De'Von Achane — MIA · Rushing

De'Von Achane posted the highest total EPA (+7.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

De'Von Achane's top snap (+4.18 EPA): (4:11) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.80 EPA): Justin Herbert — (4:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-O.Gadsden to MIA 49 for 8 yards (20-J.Brooks, 26-R.Douglas). FUMBLES (26-R.Douglas), touched at 50, RECOVERED by MIA-20-J.Brooks at MIA 49. 20-J.Br

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) · 39 dropbacks · 74.4% completion · +8.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.94 total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +2.0% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.128	+0.062
Offensive success rate	50.0%	49.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.178	-0.107
Rush EPA/play	-0.011	+0.295
Defensive EPA/play	-0.062	-0.128
Defensive success rate	50.6%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.13 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.06 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +10.79 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +4.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Q1 4:11)
Los Angeles Chargers — Ladd McConkey (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 7:33)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kimani Vidal (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 4:01)
Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Q4 8:02)
Miami Dolphins — Darren Waller (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 0:52)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q1 7:55)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q1 0:39)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 8:42)
Miami Dolphins — Riley Patterson (Q2 4:34)
Miami Dolphins — Riley Patterson (Q2 0:04)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 12:50)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 0:09)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 0:05)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) 11-C.Dicker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 49 (Q1 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 4:03) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 13 (Q1 0:39) — (:39) 11-C.Dicker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 11 (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) 11-C.Dicker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) 47-R.Patterson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 47-R.Patterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 15-L.McConkey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 7:26) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q3 4:01) — (4:01) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-K.Vidal for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 3:55) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–9. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) 11-C.Dicker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) 28-D.Achane left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 7:56) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 0:46) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q4 0:09) — (:09) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LAC 35 (Q4 0:05) — 11-C.Dicker kicks 65 yards from LAC 35 to end zone, Touchback to the MIA 35..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-L.McConkey ran ob at MIA 17 for 42 yards (23-J.Jones). [WPA +37.0% · EPA +2.87]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.9% · EPA +3.23]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:09) — (:09) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott. [WPA +21.1% · EPA +0.20]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right intended for 18-N.Westbrook-Ikhine INTERCEPTED by 3-D.James at MIA 40. 3-D.James ran ob at MIA 19 for 21 yards. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -0.04]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.18]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-O.Gadsden to MIA 49 for 8 yards (20-J.Brooks, 26-R.Douglas). FUMBLES (26-R.Douglas), touched at 50, RECOVERED by MIA-20-J.Brooks at MIA 49. 20-J.Br [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.80]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Jefferson (29-T.Still) at LAC 39. 23-T.Jefferson to LAC 41 for 2 yards (89-J.Hill; 17-J.Waddle). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -4.23]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.18]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:30) — (9:30) 11-C.Dicker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott. PENALTY on MIA-91-M.Butler, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 40 - No Play. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.73]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 7:55 · MIA 17 · Score 3-0
(7:55) 11-C.Dicker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 4:11 · LAC 49 · Score 3-6
(4:11) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 4:03 · LAC 15 · Score 3-7
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 0:39 · MIA 13 · Score 6-7
(:39) 11-C.Dicker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 8:42 · MIA 11 · Score 9-7
(8:42) 11-C.Dicker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 4:34 · LAC 29 · Score 9-10
(4:34) 47-R.Patterson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · LAC 9 · Score 9-13
(:04) 47-R.Patterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 7:33 · MIA 5 · Score 15-13
(7:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 15-L.McConkey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 7:26 · MIA 15 · Score 16-13
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 4:01 · MIA 7 · Score 22-13
(4:01) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-K.Vidal for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 3:55 · MIA 15 · Score 23-13
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:50 · MIA 17 · Score 26-13
(12:50) 11-C.Dicker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · LAC 4 · Score 26-19
(8:02) 28-D.Achane left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 7:56 · LAC 15 · Score 26-20
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:52 · LAC 7 · Score 26-26
(:52) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 0:46 · LAC 15 · Score 26-27
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:09 · MIA 15 · Score 29-27
(:09) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · LAC 35 · Score 29-27
11-C.Dicker kicks 65 yards from LAC 35 to end zone, Touchback to the MIA 35.

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.
De'Von Achane (Miami Dolphins) 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 Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins on 2025-10-12?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 29-27 in Week 6, 2025.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Miami Dolphins 6; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 9, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 29, Miami Dolphins 27.

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

Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (Q1 4:11) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. McConkey (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 7:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Vidal (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 4:01) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (Q4 8:02) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Waller (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 0:52) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 7:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 0:39, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 8:42, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 4:34, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 12:50, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 0:09, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 0:05, 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), 74.4% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.94 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 55.3% completion, +2.0% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.59 total passing EPA.

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

De'Von Achane (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.01 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+4.18 EPA): (4:11) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 29-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

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