Los Angeles
Chargers
9-5
43
FINAL
33
Miami
Dolphins
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 43-33. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Chargers who secured the valuable victory, keeping their postseason hopes alive.
Justin Herbert was the standout performer for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 481 yards and three touchdowns. Quentin Johnston also shone brightly, racking up 241 receiving yards, providing Herbert with a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane of the Dolphins had a spectacular outing of his own, rushing for 283 yards, showcasing his speed and agility.
Defensively, the Chargers were anchored by Tre Hawkins III, who recorded seven total tackles, helping to contain Miami’s explosive offense. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chargers were able to force a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Despite a solid defensive effort from the Dolphins, including a sack from Jacob Rodriguez and an interception by Zayne Anderson, it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' offensive firepower.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 32 | 26 | 81% | 481 | 3 | 2 | 123.9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 11 | 6 | 55% | 91 | 0 | 0 | 82.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 30 | 283 | 9.4 | 30 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 12 | 241 | 20.1 | 75 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 33 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| N'Keal Harry | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 31 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan Hardy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ekow Boye-Doe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 38 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 |

