Los Angeles
Chargers
11-3
33
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
4-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Miami Dolphins 33-10, solidifying their playoff positioning as the 2026 season nears its conclusion. With both teams vying for critical momentum, the Chargers showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for 246 yards and a touchdown, effectively leading his team throughout the contest. Omarion Hampton contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 92 rushing yards, while Ladd McConkey provided reliable support in the passing game with 57 receiving yards. This offensive firepower proved too much for the Dolphins to handle.
Defensively, the Chargers were equally impressive, with Tarheeb Still intercepting a pass that shifted the game's momentum in their favor. The Dolphins struggled to contain the Chargers' offensive attack, and their inability to generate consistent stops proved costly. Miami's Jacob Rodriguez did his best to hold the line with 14 tackles, but it was not enough to counter the Chargers' relentless offensive push.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 33 | 27 | 246 | 1 | 0 | 107.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 27 | 10 | 94 | 0 | 3 | 7.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 19 | 92 | 4.8 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 10 | 78 | 7.8 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | 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 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Jenkins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 52 |

