Los Angeles
Chargers
7-7
28
FINAL
30
Miami
Dolphins
10-4
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 3d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Justin HerbertQB231461%1351091.7
Dorian Thompson-RobinsonQB13969%9510115.8
Malik WillisQB11100%1000108.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
De'Von AchaneHB171528.9152550
Kimani VidalHB17814.8292220
Justin HerbertQB4399.840231
Ollie Gordon IIHB3155.021100
Velus Jones JrHB2147.050100
Malik WillisQB3134.350110
Greg DulcichTE11111.020110
Tutu AtwellWR11111.010110
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
David NjokuTE67312.2441230
Ollie Gordon IIHB23919.5131240
Kimani VidalHB4379.3250200
Tutu AtwellWR4348.550100
De'Von AchaneHB3165.324060
Caleb DouglasWR11616.030160
Omarion HamptonHB11212.080120
Ladd McConkeyWR273.52040
Oronde GadsdenTE166.03060
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Daiyan HenleyWILL60000
Chop RobinsonLEDG40010
Kenneth GrantDT21000
Genesis SmithSS30000
Tony JeffersonSS30000
Derwin James JrSS30000
Jordyn BrooksMIKE20000
Chris JohnsonCB20001
Tarheeb StillCB20001
Michael TaaffeFS20000
Taylor RappSS20000
Denzel PerrymanMIKE20001
Akheem MesidorREDG10000
Tyrel DodsonWILL10001
Elijah MoldenFS10000
Junior ColsonMIKE10000
Darrell Baker JrCB10000
Marcus WilliamsFS00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Bradley PinionP0000
Cameron DickerK0040
Riley PattersonK11354