Miami
Dolphins
0-1
42
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2029 season, the Miami Dolphins topped the Los Angeles Chargers 42-28, showcasing their offensive prowess. With both teams vying for early-season momentum, the Dolphins emerged victorious, delivering a strong statement as they look to make their mark this year.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Miami, throwing for an impressive 315 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to command the offense effectively. Floyd Widmer added a solid ground game with 58 rushing yards, while the Dolphins' passing attack found a reliable target in the Chargers' defense, ultimately allowing them to establish control throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Matayo Uiagalelei made his presence felt for the Dolphins with a key sack, contributing to Miami's overall pressure on the Chargers’ offense. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Stroud connected with his receivers to stretch the lead, forcing Los Angeles to play catch-up. Despite Genesis Smith's standout performance with seven total tackles and an interception for the Chargers, Miami's balanced attack proved too much to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 32 | 24 | 75% | 315 | 2 | 2 | 100.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 18 | 6 | 33% | 179 | 2 | 2 | 68.7 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 66 | 0 | 0 | 100.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd Widmer | HB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 34 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Andrew Olesh | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlin Bair | WR | 4 | 157 | 39.3 | 12 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 30 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 15 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Floyd Widmer | HB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 39 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 8 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Andrew Olesh | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 34 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 47 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Smith | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cormani McClain | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kingston Lopa | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nasir Wyatt | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Hill | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Radicic | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Max Fletcher | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Gramatica | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 39 |

