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Miami
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a convincing 26-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 16 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams fighting for crucial positioning, the Chargers delivered a dominant performance that left no doubt about their intentions heading into the postseason.
Quarterback Justin Herbert was the star of the show, throwing for 317 yards and two touchdowns, while also showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Quentin Johnston emerged as his favorite target, racking up 129 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and making big plays. On the ground, Omarion Hampton contributed with 53 rushing yards, helping to maintain a balanced attack.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, with Tuli Tuipulotu leading the charge with seven tackles, while Elandon Roberts recorded 1.5 sacks that disrupted Miami's rhythm. The game's turning point came when Derwin James Jr. intercepted a pass, halting a Dolphins drive and shifting momentum firmly in favor of Los Angeles. The Chargers' defense not only contained Miami's offense but also created scoring opportunities that ultimately sealed the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 34 | 25 | 74% | 317 | 2 | 0 | 121.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 37 | 21 | 57% | 184 | 1 | 1 | 67.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 53 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 9 | 0.8 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 8 | 129 | 16.1 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 53 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Sieler | DT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elandon Roberts | MIKE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 38 |

