Los Angeles
Chargers
9-5
27
FINAL
23
Miami
Dolphins
3-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins, finishing with a final score of 27-23. The victory was crucial for the Chargers as they look to solidify their playoff positioning with just one week remaining in the regular season. Both teams fought hard, but it was Los Angeles that ultimately came out on top.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 319 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. He found a favorite target in Quentin Johnston, who racked up an impressive 217 receiving yards, consistently making big plays downfield. Meanwhile, Malik Willis of the Dolphins made a strong impact on the ground, rushing for 87 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Chargers made key stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Khalil Mack's 1.5 sacks that disrupted Miami's rhythm and added pressure on the quarterback. Cam Hart's interception was a pivotal moment, turning the tide in favor of Los Angeles and allowing them to maintain their lead late in the game. Zyon McCollum's solid tackling for the Dolphins kept them in contention, but ultimately, it was the Chargers' defensive efforts that sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 21 | 72% | 319 | 2 | 0 | 131.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 15 | 45% | 142 | 1 | 1 | 55.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 11 | 87 | 7.9 | 44 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 21 | 82 | 3.9 | 35 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 37 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 10 | 217 | 21.7 | 110 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 55 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 50 |

