Los Angeles
Chargers
11-3
33
FINAL
14
Miami
Dolphins
3-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a commanding 33-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 16 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning. With the win, the Chargers showcased their offensive prowess, demonstrating why they are a force to be reckoned with as the regular season nears its conclusion.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for 324 yards and three touchdowns, connecting frequently with wide receiver Quentin Johnston, who racked up an impressive 196 receiving yards. The duoโs chemistry was on full display, as they consistently moved the chains and kept the Dolphins' defense on their heels throughout the game. Miami's De'Von Achane contributed with a solid 89 rushing yards, but it wasnโt enough to keep pace with the Chargers' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Akheem Mesidor was a nightmare for the Dolphins' offensive line, recording two sacks, while Donte Jackson added an interception that halted a Miami drive, effectively sealing the game. The Chargers' defense played with intensity, and their performance was instrumental in maintaining the lead and securing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 324 | 3 | 0 | 151.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 23 | 9 | 39% | 244 | 1 | 3 | 53.8 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 65 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 5 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 28 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 131 | 65.5 | 66 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 34 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 29 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | โ | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam the Kicker Dicker | K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

