Los Angeles
Chargers
7-7
56
FINAL
37
Miami
Dolphins
4-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers triumphed over the Miami Dolphins with a commanding score of 56-37 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Chargers showcased their offensive prowess and solidified their position in the postseason race.
Justin Herbert delivered a standout performance, throwing for an impressive 487 yards and seven touchdowns, further establishing himself as a top-tier quarterback in the league. He connected with Jeff Caldwell, who racked up a staggering 266 receiving yards, making pivotal catches that kept the Dolphins on their heels. Malik Willis led the Dolphins' ground game with 71 rushing yards but struggled to keep pace with the explosive Chargers' offense.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays to secure their victory. Tony Jefferson led the way with seven total tackles, helping to contain the Dolphins' offensive drives. A crucial moment came when Robert Rochell intercepted a pass, shifting momentum and preventing Miami from closing the gap in the scoring. Despite a valiant effort from the Dolphins, the Chargers' defense was able to hold off any comeback attempts and solidified their win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 487 | 7 | 2 | 122.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 332 | 2 | 3 | 84.4 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 5 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 51 | 3.4 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | โ | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 10 | 266 | 26.6 | 119 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 9 | 129 | 14.3 | 63 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 6 | 128 | 21.3 | 28 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 11 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 39 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 20 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Rochell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 44 |

