Miami
Dolphins
12-4
59
FINAL
43
Los Angeles
Chargers
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of Season 7, the Miami Dolphins topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 59-43. Both teams were looking to establish early momentum in the season, but it was Miami that emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Keelon Russell was the standout performer for Miami, showcasing his arm strength and precision with an impressive 436 passing yards. Josh Allen also shone for the Dolphins, throwing four touchdown passes that kept the Chargers' defense on its heels throughout the game. Miami's offense was relentless, finding ways to exploit gaps in the defense and convert key plays.
On the defensive side, while no individual players stood out, Miami's defense made crucial stops at pivotal moments that shifted the game's momentum. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Dolphins forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Chargers struggled to respond, unable to match Miami's scoring pace as the game progressed.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelon Russell | QB | 36 | 21 | 436 | 4 | 2 | 115.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 16 | 419 | 4 | 0 | 154.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 10 | 147 | 14.7 | 4 | 47 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keelon Russell | QB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Savion Hiteir | HB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Abdul Turay | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Derrell Hines Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Crabtree | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sharp | WR | 6 | 154 | 25.7 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Tyler Lockett | WR | 4 | 141 | 35.3 | 2 | 72 | 1 |
| Chad Sheppard | TE | 4 | 135 | 33.8 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Savion Hiteir | HB | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Michael Crabtree | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Julius Thomas | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Derrell Hines Jr. | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| De`Anthony Thomas | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Brad Taylor | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thienemann | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elias Moreno | REDGE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Shakim Farmer | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dj Pickett | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeAndre Carr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allen Barnhart | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Carrie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Artie Burns | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keelan Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Levy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jax Strong | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Harris Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Gay | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Jenkins | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Brazill | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Castillo | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 38 |
| Joel Henry | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

