Los Angeles
Chargers
7-7
37
FINAL
61
Miami
Dolphins
11-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Miami Dolphins triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers with a decisive 61-37 victory in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, Miami showcased their offensive firepower, solidifying their position as one of the league's top contenders.
Malik Willis was the standout performer for the Dolphins, throwing for an impressive 503 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be nearly unstoppable. His connection with Caleb Douglas was particularly potent, as Douglas racked up 272 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane dominated on the ground, adding 189 rushing yards to the Dolphins' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Dolphins made critical plays that contributed to their success. Trey Moore recorded 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Chargers' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came when Jacob Rodriguez intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in Miami's favor and allowing their offense to capitalize on the ensuing possession, further widening the gap.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 53 | 33 | 503 | 5 | 0 | 124.9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 32 | 20 | 464 | 4 | 1 | 132.8 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 31 | 189 | 6.1 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 17 | 272 | 16.0 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 7 | 230 | 32.9 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Llewellyn | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin White | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Burns | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 59 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 49 |

