Los Angeles
Chargers
2-12
26
FINAL
13
Miami
Dolphins
0-14
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 26-13, solidifying their playoff position as the season winds down. The Chargers delivered a strong performance, showcasing their offensive prowess against a struggling Dolphins squad.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 333 yards and a touchdown, while Omarion Hampton added a solid ground game with 87 rushing yards. David Njoku was the standout receiver, amassing 119 yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving and the Dolphins' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Chargers made their presence felt, with Teair Tart recording two sacks to disrupt Miamiβs offensive rhythm. The gameβs turning point came in the second quarter when Donte Jackson intercepted a pass, setting up a touchdown that gave the Chargers a commanding lead. With a mix of offensive efficiency and defensive pressure, Los Angeles outlasted Miami to secure a critical victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 44 | 30 | 68% | 333 | 1 | 0 | 98.0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 18 | 55% | 222 | 0 | 2 | 50.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 87 | 6.2 | 36 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 40 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 30 | 2.7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | β | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 9 | 119 | 13.2 | 31 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarri Mathis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 56 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 4 | 5 | 2 | 54 |

