Los Angeles
Chargers
7-7
28
FINAL
30
Miami
Dolphins
10-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 30-28, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season winds down. Both teams fought hard, but Miami's late-game execution proved to be the difference-maker in this tightly contested battle.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson led the Dolphins with a crucial passing touchdown, but it was De'Von Achane who stole the spotlight with a remarkable 152 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive speed and agility. Justin Herbert struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with just 135 passing yards, while David Njoku provided a bright spot for the Chargers with 73 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Kenneth Grant's pivotal sack that disrupted a potential game-winning drive for Los Angeles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Miami's defense held firm, forcing a turnover on downs and allowing their offense to run out the clock. Ultimately, it was a game defined by big plays and clutch moments that kept the Dolphins in the playoff hunt.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 135 | 1 | 0 | 91.7 |
| Dorian Thompson-Robinson | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 95 | 1 | 0 | 115.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10 | 0 | 0 | 108.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 152 | 8.9 | 15 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 17 | 81 | 4.8 | 29 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 44 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 54 |

