Los Angeles
Chargers
3-1
59
FINAL
27
Miami
Dolphins
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers triumphed over the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 59-27 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidified the Chargers' playoff aspirations but also showcased their offensive firepower against a struggling Dolphins defense.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge with 240 passing yards and two touchdown throws, while running back Omarion Hampton put on a show with an astounding 370 rushing yards, making a significant impact on the ground. Wide receiver Quentin Johnston also shined, racking up 106 receiving yards to keep the chains moving and the scoreboard ticking.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, highlighted by Elijah Molden's two interceptions which turned the tide in favor of Los Angeles. Genesis Smith's six tackles and Akheem Mesidor's sack further stifled Miami's offense, contributing to a dominant defensive effort. The turning point came late in the first half when Molden's second interception shifted momentum firmly into the Chargers’ hands, paving the way for a second-half onslaught.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 17 | 240 | 2 | 4 | 65.2 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 23 | 10 | 154 | 1 | 5 | 41.1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 26 | 370 | 14.2 | 5 | 77 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 182 | 13.0 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Smith | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Burns | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 21 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

