Final2022 Week 14

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 14 2022

Miami Dolphins

Away

17

Los Angeles Chargers

HomeWon

23

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dolphins077317
Chargers0173323

MIA 17LAC 23 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    19.5PPR pts

    39/51, 367 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Austin Ekeler

    LAC · RB

    24.4PPR pts

    15 ATT, 45 YDS, 1 TD, 8 REC, 59 REC YDS

  • Dolphins leader

    Tyreek Hill

    MIA · WR

    18.1PPR pts

    4 REC, 81 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jerome Baker

    MIA

    1 SACK, 11 TKL

Chargers 23, Dolphins 17: Los Angeles beats Miami

Los Angeles led 17–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and won 23–17, though Miami took the second half 10–6. The Chargers finished with a 432–219 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play.

The Dolphins went 3-for-11 on third down, while the Chargers kept the ball for 39:38 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 16 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.0 yards/play LAC 5.5 · MIA 4.5
  • +213 total yards LAC 432 · MIA 219
  • +23% third-down rate LAC 50% · MIA 27%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Dolphins vs Chargers
DolphinsStatChargers
4.5Yards per play5.5
219Total yards432
27%Third-down conversion50%
Other team stats
49Plays78
0Turnovers0
20:22Time of possession39:38

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Dolphins scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Dolphins vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayMIALAC
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
14:14LACCameron Dicker 33-yard FG Takes lead03
9:49LACJustin Herbert → Mike Williams, 10-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP010
8:45MIATyreek Hill 57-yard fumble return TDJason Sanders XP710
0:18LACAustin Ekeler 1-yard TD run Extends leadCameron Dicker XP717
3rd quarter
6:23MIATua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 60-yard TDJason Sanders XP1417
4:18LACCameron Dicker 31-yard FG Extends lead1420
4th quarter
2:40LACCameron Dicker 28-yard FG Extends lead1423
1:10MIAJason Sanders 55-yard FG1723

Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Chargers, Week 14 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Austin EkelerLACRB24.4 PTSRB4
  2. Tyreek HillMIAWR24.1 PTSWR4
  3. Mike WilliamsLACWR23.6 PTSWR5
  4. Keenan AllenLACWR21.2 PTSWR10

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB19.5QB1039/5136710480102.3Start/Sit →
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB12.6QB1710/2814510328065.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Austin EkelerLACRB24.4RB4RB1545188590Start/Sit →
Tyreek HillMIAWR24.1WR4WR———104811
Mike WilliamsLACWR23.6WR5WR———661161
Keenan AllenLACWR21.2WR10WR———1412920Start/Sit →
Joshua PalmerLACWR9.3WR45WR———64530Start/Sit →
Gerald EverettLACTE7.8TE11TE———85280
Raheem MostertMIARB5.4RB36RB113701170
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR5.1WR69WR———42310Start/Sit →
Joshua KelleyLACRB4.5RB41RB42902160
Cedrick WilsonMIAWR3.9WR73WR———22190
Jeff WilsonMIARB2.6RB53RB4260————
Stone SmarttLACTE1.8TE36TE———1180Start/Sit →
Trent SherfieldMIAWR1.7WR86WR———4170
Tre' McKittyLACTE1.5TE40TE———1150
DeAndre CarterLACWR1.0WR92WR———2100
Salvon AhmedMIARB0.1RB66RB110————
Mike GesickiMIATE0.0—TE———2000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Jaylen WaddleWR43 snaps84%
  2. Raheem MostertRB37 snaps73%
  3. Tyreek HillWR34 snaps67%
  4. Trent SherfieldWR31 snaps61%
  5. Durham SmytheTE30 snaps59%

Target Share23 targets

  1. Tyreek Hill43%, 10 targets
  2. Trent Sherfield17%, 4 targets
  3. Jaylen Waddle17%, 4 targets
  4. Mike Gesicki9%, 2 targets
  5. Cedrick Wilson9%, 2 targets
  6. Other4%, 1 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Raheem Mostert58%, 11 carries
  2. Jeff Wilson21%, 4 carries
  3. Tua Tagovailoa16%, 3 carries
  4. Salvon Ahmed5%, 1 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Keenan AllenWR69 snaps86%
  2. Joshua PalmerWR63 snaps79%
  3. Gerald EverettTE58 snaps73%
  4. Mike WilliamsWR52 snaps65%
  5. Austin EkelerRB47 snaps59%

Target Share48 targets

  1. Keenan Allen29%, 14 targets
  2. Gerald Everett17%, 8 targets
  3. Austin Ekeler17%, 8 targets
  4. Mike Williams13%, 6 targets
  5. Joshua Palmer13%, 6 targets
  6. Other13%, 6 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler65%, 15 carries
  2. Justin Herbert17%, 4 carries
  3. Joshua Kelley17%, 4 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Keenan AllenLACWR6986%1429%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR4384%417%0
Joshua PalmerLACWR6379%613%0
Raheem MostertMIARB3773%14%11
Gerald EverettLACTE5873%817%0
Tyreek HillMIAWR3467%1043%0
Mike WilliamsLACWR5265%613%0
Trent SherfieldMIAWR3161%417%0
Durham SmytheMIATE3059%00%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4759%817%15
Tre' McKittyLACTE4151%12%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB3240%24%4
Mike GesickiMIATE2039%29%0
Cedrick WilsonMIAWR2039%29%0
Zander HorvathLACRB1316%00%0
Jeff WilsonMIARB816%00%4
DeAndre CarterLACWR1215%24%0
Freddie SwainMIAWR714%00%0
Salvon AhmedMIARB510%00%1
Stone SmarttLACTE45%12%0
Michael BandyLACWR23%00%0
Isaiah SpillerLACRB23%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+13.6Mike Williams23.6 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.5Gerald Everett7.8 PTS vs 13.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume24.2 xFPJustin Herbert19.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB19.524.2−4.7100%51 att—51417%00%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR21.223.3−2.186%29% tgt—000%1429%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB24.423.0+1.459%65% car—01565%817%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR18.116.7+1.467%42% tgt—000%1042%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB12.613.8−1.2100%28 att—28316%00%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE7.813.3−5.573%17% tgt—000%817%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR9.310.0−0.779%13% tgt—000%613%
Mike WilliamsLAC · —23.610.0+13.665%13% tgt—000%613%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB5.48.7−3.373%58% car—01158%14%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR5.16.7−1.684%17% tgt—000%417%
Trent SherfieldMIA · WR1.76.7−5.061%17% tgt—000%417%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB4.55.9−1.440%17% car—0417%24%
Cedrick Wilson Jr.MIA · WR3.93.3+0.639%8% tgt—000%28%
DeAndre CarterLAC · WR1.03.3−2.315%4% tgt—000%24%
Mike GesickiMIA · TE0.03.3−3.339%8% tgt—000%28%
Jeff Wilson Jr.MIA · RB2.62.60.016%21% car—0421%00%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB0.01.7−1.7—4% tgt—000%14%
Stone SmarttLAC · TE1.81.7+0.15%2% tgt—000%12%
Tre' McKittyLAC · TE1.51.7−0.251%2% tgt—000%12%
Salvon AhmedMIA · RB0.10.6−0.510%5% car—015%00%

Team totals: Dolphins 24 targets and 19 carries; Chargers 48 targets and 23 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Tua Tagovailoa

MIA · QB · 12.6 pts on 13.8 expected

10 of 28 passing for 145 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 28 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Justin Herbert

LAC · QB · 19.5 pts on 24.2 expected

39 of 51 passing for 367 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 24.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Tyreek Hill Strong role

MIA · WR · 18.1 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (42% of the team's), 4 catches for 81 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Raheem Mostert

MIA · RB · 5.4 pts on 8.7 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 7 yards; 11 carries (58% of the team's) for 37 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.7 expected.

Keenan Allen

LAC · WR · 21.2 pts on 23.3 expected

14 targets (29% of the team's), 12 catches for 92 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Austin Ekeler Strong role

LAC · RB · 24.4 pts on 23.0 expected

8 targets (17% of the team's), 8 catches for 59 yards; 15 carries (65% of the team's) for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Gerald Everett Unlucky

LAC · TE · 7.8 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (17% of the team's), 5 catches for 28 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Mike Williams Ran hot

LAC · — · 23.6 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (13% of the team's), 6 catches for 116 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Raheem Mostert played 73% of the snaps, up from a 57% season average.
  • Stock down: Jeff Wilson Jr. played 16% of the snaps, down from a 53% season average.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Keenan Allen played 86% of the snaps, up from a 64% season average.
  • Stock up: Joshua Kelley played 40% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.
  • Stock down: DeAndre Carter played 15% of the snaps, down from a 72% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Dolphins defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toDolphins DChargers D
QBs19.815.7
RBs22.423.9
WRs30.929.0
TEs14.910.6

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 41% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 41%, stood at 81% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +23Herbert → Williams, 10-yd TD54% → 77%Q2 9:49
  2. −23Hill 57-yd TD77% → 54%Q2 8:45
  3. +25Ekeler 1-yd TD run56% → 81%Q2 0:18
  4. −27Tagovailoa → Hill, 60-yd TD87% → 59%Q3 6:23
  5. +14Dicker 31-yd FG60% → 74%Q3 4:18

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Dolphins vs Chargers
Miami DolphinsMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
49Plays78
61%Pass rate71%
4.2Yds / dropback6.4
4.8Yds / carry3.6
3/11Third downs9/18

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 29 more plays and gained 2.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • MIA Hill 42% · Waddle 17% · Sherfield 17%
  • LAC Allen 29% · Ekeler 17% · Everett 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Dolphins vs Chargers
ResultMIALAC
Touchdowns22
Field goals13
Punts74
Turnovers00
Turnovers on downs01
  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their second possession, a 8-play, 42-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MIAQ1 15:00300:23Punt
LACQ1 14:3715788:39Downs
MIAQ1 5:58693:22Punt
LACQ1 2:368423:22Field goal
MIAQ2 14:143-91:33Punt
LACQ2 12:415432:52Touchdown
MIAQ2 9:493751:04Touchdown
LACQ2 8:453-42:23Punt
MIAQ2 6:227282:19Punt
LACQ2 4:0313903:45Touchdown
MIAQ2 0:18280:18End of half
LACQ3 15:00361:28Punt
MIAQ3 13:32310:55Punt
LACQ3 12:376243:32Punt
MIAQ3 9:055762:42Touchdown
LACQ3 6:236622:05Field goal
MIAQ3 4:185152:43Punt
LACQ3 1:35391:43Punt
MIAQ4 14:526293:33Punt
LACQ4 11:1917798:39Field goal
MIAQ4 2:407381:30Field goal
LACQ4 1:102-21:10End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Dolphins vs Chargers Head-to-Head

The Dolphins and Chargers first met in 1966 and have played 38 times since.

All-time series
20–18Dolphins lead, 38 meetings since 1966
Postseason
2–2Split 2–2
Largest Dolphins win
37–02014
Largest Chargers win
44–101966

Since 2021

2–1 Chargers lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, D = Dolphins win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 16 Chargers at Dolphins Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Dolphins vs Chargers
DolphinsStatChargers
9-8Record10-7
23.4Points per game23.0
364.5Yards per game359.3
6.1Yards per play5.3
23.5Points allowed per game22.6
337.8Yards allowed per game346.1

Dolphins vs Chargers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
MIA −3Dolphins failed to cover by 9
Total
55Under: 40 points scored (by 15)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Dolphins29.017−12.0
Chargers26.023−3.0

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread
6–7
Over/under
6–7
ATS as favorite
4–4
ATS as underdog
2–3
ATS on the road
2–5

Los Angeles Chargers

Against the spread
8–5
Over/under
6–7
ATS as favorite
4–4
ATS as underdog
4–1
ATS at home
3–3

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Dolphins vs Chargers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 16 in Miami. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Dolphins vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Dolphins vs Chargers Week 14 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 23–17 in Week 14 of the 2022 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on December 11, 2022. See the Chargers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Dolphins vs Chargers?

The final score was Chargers 23, Dolphins 17. The Chargers led 17–7 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 10, Chargers 6.

What happened in the Dolphins vs Chargers game?

Los Angeles led 17–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and won 23–17, though Miami took the second half 10–6. The Chargers finished with a 432–219 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play. Austin Ekeler led all players with 8 catches for 59 yards, plus 15 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Chargers?

Austin Ekeler led the game with 24.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 14, on 8 catches for 59 yards, plus 15 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. Tyreek Hill was next with 24.1 (WR4). See Austin Ekeler's 2022 game log.

Who led Dolphins vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 39 of 51 for 367 yards and a touchdown. Austin Ekeler (LAC) led in rushing with 15 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown. Mike Williams (LAC) led in receiving with 6 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler score against the Dolphins?

Austin Ekeler scored 24.4 points in PPR leagues, 20.4 in half-PPR and 16.4 in standard scoring against the Dolphins in Week 14 of the 2022 season, on 8 catches for 59 yards, plus 15 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 65% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Chargers?

Mike Williams outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.6 PPR points on 10.0 xFP (+13.6). Gerald Everett fell furthest short, with 7.8 points on 13.3 xFP (−5.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Chargers?

Justin Herbert had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 24.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 19.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chargers beat the Dolphins?

The Chargers beat the Dolphins 23–17 because they averaged 5.5 yards per play to 4.5 and outgained them 432–219.

What is the all-time Dolphins vs Chargers record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 20–18 across 38 meetings since 1966, including a 2–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Dolphins and Chargers last play before this game?

Before Week 14 of 2022, they last met in the 2020 season on November 15, 2020, when the Dolphins beat the Chargers 29–21.

Have the Dolphins and Chargers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 4 times, most recently in the 1994 playoffs. The Dolphins are 2–2 against the Chargers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Dolphins vs Chargers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Dolphins −3, making the Miami Dolphins 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 55. That implied about 29.0 points for the Dolphins and 26.0 for the Chargers.

Did Dolphins vs Chargers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 55, and the teams combined for 40 points, 15 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Dolphins vs Chargers?

The Chargers covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Dolphins −3. The final margin was 6 points.