Chargers at Dolphins
Los Angeles Chargers 33, Miami Dolphins 27 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Chargers 33 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Dolphins 27 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJustin Herbert 221 yds passingOmarion Hampton 118 yds rushingCaleb Douglas 66 yds receivingRobert Beal Jr 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 409 · 349Passing yards 221 · 129Rushing yards 188 · 220Completions 20/37 · 14/28Yards per carry 7.6 · 6.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 30d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 33-27, solidifying their playoff hopes as the season nears its conclusion. Both teams battled fiercely, but the Chargers' offensive firepower ultimately made the difference in this tightly contested game.
Justin Herbert led the charge for the Chargers, throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Omarion Hampton was a standout on the ground, racking up 118 rushing yards that helped keep the Dolphins' defense on its heels. The combination of Herbert's precision passing and Hampton's explosive running proved too much for Miami to handle.
Defensively, the Chargers' Derwin James Jr. made a pivotal impact with an interception that shifted the momentum in the second half. While the Dolphins' Robert Beal Jr. tallied nine total tackles and Jordyn Brooks recorded 1.5 sacks, it was the Chargers' ability to capitalize on key turnovers that ultimately sealed their victory. Miami fought hard, but they could not overcome the Chargers' timely defensive plays when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 20/37 | 54% | 221 | 2 | 0 | 90.0 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 14/28 | 50% | 129 | 1 | 1 | 59.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 14 | 118 | 8.4 | 82 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 14 | 92 | 6.6 | 48 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 14 | 71 | 5.1 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence CagerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 11 | 69 | 6.3 | 36 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon IIHB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Greg DulcichTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 42 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tre' HarrisWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Caleb DouglasWR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| Lawrence CagerTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Mecole HardmanWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Scott MillerWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Greg DulcichTE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair TartDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe WaxMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Robert Beal JrMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordyn BrooksREDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art GreenCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan PhillipsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CodringtonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin JosephCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin DavisWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Khalil MackREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne AndersonFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendall WilliamsonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin TomlinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 2/2 | 3 | 45 |
| Other | |||
| Bradley PinionP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley PattersonK | 2/2 | 3 | 52 |