Los Angeles
Chargers
0-7
3
FINAL
32
Miami
Dolphins
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 clash, the Miami Dolphins topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a commanding final score of 32-3. This victory solidified Miami's playoff aspirations as they continue to gain momentum heading into the postseason. The Chargers, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm and now face a tough road ahead.
Malik Willis led the charge for Miami, throwing for 225 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Jalen Tolbert was his top target, racking up 70 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane contributed on the ground with 64 rushing yards. The Dolphins' offense was efficient, controlling the tempo and capitalizing on key opportunities throughout the game.
Defensively, Miami's performance was highlighted by Zach Sieler, who recorded 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Chargers' offensive plans. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Miami's defense forced a crucial turnover, leading to a touchdown that extended their lead to 20-3. With the Chargers unable to respond, Miami's defense stifled any comeback attempts, securing a dominant win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 23 | 70% | 225 | 1 | 0 | 98.6 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 15 | 65% | 115 | 0 | 0 | 77.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 64 | 4.6 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 46 | 3.3 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 9 | 28 | 3.1 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26 |

