Los Angeles
Chargers
8-6
28
FINAL
20
Miami
Dolphins
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a crucial victory against the Miami Dolphins, finishing 28-20 in a pivotal Week 16 matchup. With playoff implications on the line, the Chargers’ win not only solidified their position but also put pressure on the Dolphins as the season winds down.
Justin Herbert was the star for Los Angeles, throwing for 260 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively under pressure. Meanwhile, Malik Willis stood out for the Dolphins with 75 rushing yards, and Chris Bell contributed significantly with 85 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Daiyan Henley led the team with seven tackles, while Teair Tart's two sacks were instrumental in disrupting Miami’s rhythm. Donte Jackson's interception sealed the game late, demonstrating a strong performance that highlighted the Chargers' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 18 | 14 | 260 | 2 | 0 | 155.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 42 | 23 | 239 | 2 | 2 | 67.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 79 | 79.0 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teair Tart | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

