Los Angeles
Chargers
5-9
29
FINAL
27
Miami
Dolphins
1-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins, 29-27, in a contest that had significant playoff implications. With both teams vying for a stronger position in the postseason race, every play counted, making for an electrifying atmosphere throughout the game.
Justin Herbert led the Chargers' offense with a commanding performance, throwing for 405 yards and three touchdowns. Ladd McConkey emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 207 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane of the Dolphins showcased his speed with 88 rushing yards, keeping Miami competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Chargers’ Daiyan Henley stood out with eight total tackles, helping to limit the Dolphins' scoring opportunities. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Chris Johnson intercepted Herbert's pass, giving Miami a chance to take the lead. However, the Chargers' defense held firm in the final moments, sealing the victory and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 50 | 25 | 405 | 3 | 5 | 57.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 17 | 164 | 0 | 1 | 56.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 23 | 88 | 3.8 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 11 | 207 | 18.8 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tony Jefferson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 38 |

