Los Angeles
Chargers
10-4
42
FINAL
14
Miami
Dolphins
1-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 clash, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Miami Dolphins 42-14, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. With this victory, the Chargers showcased their offensive prowess and made a strong statement heading into the postseason.
Quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 287 yards and two touchdowns, while Omarion Hampton made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 113 rushing yards. Quentin Johnston stood out in the receiving game, eclipsing the century mark with 100 receiving yards, contributing to a potent offensive display that overwhelmed Miami at every turn.
Defensively, Daiyan Henley was a key factor for the Chargers, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted Miami’s rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Chargers capitalized on a turnover, quickly turning it into a touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. With a formidable performance on both sides of the ball, Los Angeles proved they are a force to be reckoned with as the playoffs approach.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 37 | 28 | 287 | 2 | 0 | 115.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 27 | 14 | 159 | 1 | 0 | 82.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 17 | 113 | 6.6 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 15 | 42 | 2.8 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 9 | 78 | 8.7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Stone | FS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zeek Biggers | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Beal Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

