Los Angeles
Chargers
5-9
27
FINAL
49
Miami
Dolphins
13-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 49-27 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Dolphins showcased their dominance, solidifying their standing as a formidable contender as the regular season nears its conclusion.
Ty Simpson led the offensive charge for Miami, throwing for 345 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, demonstrating his prowess in the pocket. Jam Miller added a significant ground presence with 124 rushing yards, while Josh Cuevas was a favorite target, racking up 139 receiving yards. Together, they created a potent offensive attack that overwhelmed the Chargers' defense.
Defensively, Miami's Chris Braswell was a standout with four total tackles, contributing to a solid overall effort that kept the Chargers in check. However, the turning point came in the second quarter when Miami scored three unanswered touchdowns, dramatically shifting the momentum in their favor. The combination of timely stops and explosive scoring plays ultimately secured the Dolphins' victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 345 | 5 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 16 | 13 | 81% | 225 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Miller | HB | 13 | 124 | 9.5 | 14 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 8 | 104 | 13.0 | 10 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 54 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 47 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 57 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 26 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

