Los Angeles
Chargers
4-10
14
FINAL
35
Miami
Dolphins
3-10-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Miami Dolphins topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 35-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the stakes high as both teams vie for postseason positioning, Miami delivered a performance that showcased their offensive potency.
Malik Willis led the Dolphins' charge, throwing for 222 yards and two touchdowns, while De'Von Achane dominated on the ground, racking up 125 rushing yards. The Dolphins' ability to balance their attack kept the Chargers' defense guessing throughout the game, and they capitalized on critical opportunities to extend their lead.
Defensively, Tyrel Dodson made a significant impact for Miami, recording five tackles and two sacks, which disrupted the Chargers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dodson's second sack led to a turnover on downs, allowing Miami to capitalize with a touchdown drive that put them ahead for good. Miami's defense held firm, ensuring the victory and maintaining their momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 222 | 2 | 1 | 128.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 181 | 1 | 1 | 81.6 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 125 | 9.6 | 88 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 6 | 125 | 20.8 | 40 | 1 | 58 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 63 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 31 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Savage | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

