Los Angeles
Chargers
0-14
16
FINAL
24
Miami
Dolphins
1-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 16 matchup, the Miami Dolphins secured a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, bolstering their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the Dolphins' win adds significant momentum as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert put on a show, racking up 283 passing yards and throwing for two touchdowns. His favorite target, Ladd McConkey, made a significant impact with 177 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and create big plays. However, despite Herbert's impressive performance, it wasn't enough to overcome the Dolphins' balanced attack.
Defensively, the Dolphins were able to stifle the Chargers' momentum at key moments, with Chop Robinson leading the charge with a crucial sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when the Dolphins' defense forced a turnover that shifted the game's momentum decisively in their favor. This critical play allowed Miami to maintain control and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 41 | 21 | 51% | 283 | 2 | 0 | 89.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 262 | 1 | 0 | 100.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 9 | 41 | 4.6 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 9 | 24 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 9 | 177 | 19.7 | 59 | 1 | 57 | 2 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 21 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 25 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 43 |

