Los Angeles
Chargers
8-6
26
FINAL
29
Miami
Dolphins
10-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 29-26, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the regular season winds down. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, battling for positioning in a competitive AFC playoff picture.
Lamar Jackson was the standout performer for Miami, showcasing his dual-threat capability with 79 rushing yards and two passing touchdowns. Darren Waller also made his mark, racking up an impressive 110 receiving yards that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels. Despite Bryce Young's solid performance with 208 passing yards for Los Angeles, it wasn't enough to overcome the Dolphins' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Denzel Ward led the charge for Miami with six total tackles, playing a crucial role in limiting the Chargers' scoring opportunities. The game turned in the fourth quarter when the Dolphins' defense held strong, allowing Miami to maintain their slim lead as the clock wound down. With this victory, the Dolphins remain firmly in the playoff hunt, showcasing the resilience and skill needed for a deep postseason run.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 208 | 0 | 1 | 66.4 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 191 | 2 | 2 | 90.0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 19 | 64 | 3.4 | 24 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 10 | 37 | 3.7 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 51 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Givens | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 40 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

