Los Angeles
Chargers
10-3-1
41
FINAL
10
Miami
Dolphins
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Miami Dolphins 41-10 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the Chargers solidified their position as a formidable contender with this decisive win.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 227 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his sharp decision-making and accuracy. Omarion Hampton added a strong ground game with 77 rushing yards, while Garrett Wilson was a reliable target, racking up 74 receiving yards. The offensive unit clicked seamlessly, capitalizing on opportunities and maintaining control throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Chargers made a significant impact, with D'Angelo Ponds stealing the spotlight by intercepting three passes. This defensive prowess not only stifled the Dolphins' momentum but also served as a turning point in the game, as each turnover shifted the dynamics in favor of the Chargers. Miami struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately succumbing to the relentless pressure and opportunistic play of Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 32 | 24 | 227 | 3 | 0 | 125.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 13 | 117 | 0 | 6 | 13.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 16 | 77 | 4.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 73 | 4.3 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 9 | 34 | 3.8 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 53 |

