Chargers at Dolphins
Los Angeles Chargers 28, Miami Dolphins 17 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Chargers 28 1 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Dolphins 17 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJustin Herbert 191 yds passingOmarion Hampton 74 yds rushingLadd McConkey 108 yds receivingDaiyan Henley 12 tkl defenseTotal yards 314 · 285Passing yards 191 · 189Rushing yards 123 · 96Completions 18/26 · 24/43Yards per carry 3.6 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
The Los Angeles Chargers secured a crucial victory over the Miami Dolphins, finalizing the score at 28-17 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, this win solidifies the Chargers' position as they push for postseason contention.
Justin Herbert led the Chargers' offensive charge, throwing for 191 yards and effectively managing the game. He found Ladd McConkey, who shined with 108 receiving yards, while Omarion Hampton contributed significantly on the ground with 74 rushing yards. Together, they formed a balanced attack that kept the Dolphins' defense guessing.
Defensively, the Chargers made their presence felt, with Daiyan Henley recording an impressive 12 total tackles, showcasing his ability to stop plays before they developed. The game's turning point came in the second half when the Chargers' defense stifled a potential scoring drive from the Dolphins, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. Joshua Uche's lone sack for Miami highlighted their efforts, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide in this pivotal matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 18/26 | 69% | 191 | 0 | 0 | 90.3 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 24/43 | 56% | 189 | 1 | 0 | 74.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 18 | 74 | 4.1 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 12 | 41 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kareem HuntHB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | — | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Khari BlasingameFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elic AyomanorWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 10 | 108 | 10.8 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Gunnar HelmTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Zach ErtzTE | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Elic AyomanorWR | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Khari BlasingameFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Tarheeb StillCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua UcheREDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan ThornhillFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie WardSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon RobertsMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu MelifonwuSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious WhiteCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jason SandersK | 1/1 | 2 | 50 |