Los Angeles
Chargers
2-6
21
FINAL
24
Miami
Dolphins
0-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Miami Dolphins held off the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 24-21, keeping their playoff hopes alive. This tightly contested matchup featured both teams battling for crucial positioning as the season nears its end.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his skills, throwing for 254 yards and two touchdowns while leading the offense. Omarion Hampton also made a significant impact on the ground with 97 rushing yards, and Quentin Johnston was a reliable target, racking up 99 receiving yards. Despite their efforts, it wasn’t enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, the Dolphins made key plays to swing the momentum in their favor, with Jacob Rodriguez leading the charge with eight total tackles. Zach Sieler added to the pressure on Herbert with a pivotal sack that disrupted a crucial drive late in the game. The Dolphins' ability to tighten their defense during critical moments ultimately sealed the win and showcased their resilience as they eye a postseason berth.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 42 | 25 | 60% | 254 | 2 | 0 | 92.7 |
| Brady Cook | QB | 35 | 17 | 49% | 209 | 1 | 0 | 76.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 97 | 9.7 | 69 | 0 | 43 | 1 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 9 | 76 | 8.4 | 40 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 29 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 11 | 47 | 4.3 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Brady Cook | QB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 8 | 99 | 12.4 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julius Wood | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Simpson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 46 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

