Los Angeles
Chargers
12-2
48
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
2-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers triumphed over the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 48-10 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Chargers' playoff positioning but also showcases their dominant offensive capabilities heading into the postseason.
Justin Herbert was the standout performer for Los Angeles, throwing for 278 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to navigate the Dolphins' defense effectively. He was well-supported by Omarion Hampton, who rushed for 97 yards, and Quentin Johnston, who was a standout target, racking up 142 receiving yards. The Chargers' offensive efficiency was a key factor in this lopsided victory.
The Chargers' defense was equally impressive, with Akheem Mesidor leading the charge with 2.5 sacks, disrupting Miami's offensive rhythm throughout the game. Elijah Molden added an interception, further stifling the Dolphins' attempts to mount a comeback. The turning point came early in the second half, when a quick turnover by Miami allowed Los Angeles to extend their lead, sealing the fate of the game and leaving the Dolphins with little chance for recovery.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 39 | 27 | 278 | 4 | 0 | 123.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 14 | 115 | 1 | 2 | 49.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 97 | 6.9 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 83 | 8.3 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 11 | 142 | 12.9 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 41 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 54 |

