Chargers at Dolphins
Los Angeles Chargers 24, Miami Dolphins 17 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Chargers 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Dolphins 17 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJoe Burrow 233 yds passingDylan Sampson 98 yds rushingDrake London 104 yds receivingDerwin James Jr 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 354 · 291Passing yards 233 · 198Rushing yards 121 · 93Completions 21/31 · 23/26Yards per carry 4.9 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Miami Dolphins 24-17, securing a crucial victory in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but the Chargers ultimately came out on top.
Joe Burrow led the Chargers' offensive charge with 233 passing yards, while Dylan Sampson's ground game showcased his skill with 98 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Drake London emerged as a reliable target, racking up 104 receiving yards and keeping the Dolphins' defense on their toes. Baker Mayfield countered with two touchdown passes for Miami, but it wasn't enough to seal the win.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that shifted momentum, highlighted by Shaq Thompson's 1.5 sacks, which pressured Mayfield throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Dolphins were poised to tie the game, but a crucial interception from Derwin James Jr. sealed the Chargers' victory, ensuring their playoff hopes remain alive.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 21/31 | 68% | 233 | 2 | 1 | 97.9 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 23/26 | 88% | 198 | 2 | 0 | 124.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Dylan SampsonHB | 17 | 98 | 5.8 | 37 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 12 | 80 | 6.7 | 45 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Will DisslyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 8 | 104 | 13.0 | 21 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| David NjokuTE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Will DisslyTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Hunter LuepkeFB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Charlie KolarTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric FaulkLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq ThompsonWILL | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi MooreFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin EcholsCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Derwin James JrSS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. LockeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| T.J. WattLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Matt GayK | 1/1 | 3 | 22 |
| Other | |||
| Jason SandersK | 1/1 | 2 | 21 |