Final2023 Week 1
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA|
Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 1 2023
Miami Dolphins
AwayWon
36
Los Angeles Chargers
Home
34
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 7 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 36 |
| Chargers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
MIA 36 · LAC 34 Final
Passing leader
MIA · QB
28.1PPR pts
28/45, 466 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Tyreek Hill
MIA · WR
44.5PPR pts
11 REC, 215 YDS, 2 TD
Chargers leader
LAC · RB
26.4PPR pts
16 ATT, 117 YDS, 1 TD, 4 REC, 47 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
J.C. Jackson
LAC
1 INT
Dolphins 36, Chargers 34: Miami holds off Los Angeles
Miami led 20–17 at halftime and won 36–34, though Los Angeles took the second half 17–16. The Dolphins finished with a 536–433 edge in total offense and averaged 8.2 yards per play.
The Chargers went 9-for-15 on third down.
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
- +2.5 yards/play MIA 8.2 · LAC 5.7
- +103 total yards MIA 536 · LAC 433
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Dolphins Won
Miami won the efficiency battle.
| Dolphins | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 536 | Total yards | 433 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 65 | Plays | 76 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 44% | Third-down conversion | 60% |
| 27:19 | Time of possession | 32:41 |
Scoring Summary
The Dolphins scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Chargers scored four touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | MIA | LAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 4:39 | LAC | Austin Ekeler 1-yard TD run Takes leadCameron Dicker XP | 0 | 7 |
| 1:15 | MIA | Raheem Mostert 2-yard TD run Ties gameJason Sanders XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 11:43 | MIA | Jason Sanders 23-yard FG Takes lead | 10 | 7 |
| 9:07 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Donald Parham Jr., 1-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP | 10 | 14 |
| 1:42 | MIA | Tua Tagovailoa → River Cracraft, 1-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 17 | 14 |
| 0:09 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 50-yard FG Ties game | 17 | 17 |
| 0:00 | MIA | Jason Sanders 41-yard FG Takes lead | 20 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:19 | LAC | Justin Herbert 1-yard TD run Takes leadCameron Dicker XP | 20 | 24 |
| 2:12 | MIA | Tua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 35-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 27 | 24 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:00 | LAC | Joshua Kelley 2-yard TD run Takes leadCameron Dicker XP | 27 | 31 |
| 10:03 | MIA | Jason Sanders 45-yard FG | 30 | 31 |
| 3:53 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 25-yard FG Extends lead | 30 | 34 |
| 1:45 | MIA | Tua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 4-yard TD Game winnerXP missed | 36 | 34 |
Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Chargers, Week 1 2023
Fantasy leaders
- Tyreek HillMIA · WR44.5 PTSWR1
- Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB28.1 PTSQB1
- Austin EkelerLAC · RB26.4 PTSRB2
- Justin HerbertLAC · QB20.9 PTSQB6
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.1 | QB1 | 28/45 | 466 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 110.0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 20.9 | QB6 | 23/33 | 229 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 99.2 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 | WR1 | WR | — | — | — | 15 | 11 | 215 | 2 | ||
| 26.4 | RB2 | RB | 16 | 117 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 47 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 15.1 | RB12 | RB | 16 | 91 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 14.2 | WR23 | WR | 2 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 76 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 13.0 | RB18 | RB | 10 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 13.0 | WR28 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 40 | 1 | ||
| 11.8 | WR31 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 78 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 11.2 | TE4 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 22 | 1 | ||
| 8.5 | WR50 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 45 | 0 | ||
| 7.4 | TE16 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 44 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.2 | WR55 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 42 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.3 | TE29 | TE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 0 | ||
| 2.9 | WR92 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.7 | WR97 | WR | 2 | 17 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1.5 | WR102 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.4 | WR104 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.1 | RB73 | RB | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Miami Dolphins
Snap Share
Durham SmytheTE67 snaps100%
Raheem MostertRB49 snaps73%
Tyreek HillWR44 snaps66%
Jaylen WaddleWR43 snaps64%
Braxton BerriosWR35 snaps52%
Target Share42 targets
- Tyreek Hill36%, 15 targets
- Durham Smythe17%, 7 targets
- River Cracraft12%, 5 targets
- Braxton Berrios12%, 5 targets
- Jaylen Waddle12%, 5 targets
- Other12%, 5 targets
Carry Share20 carries
- Raheem Mostert50%, 10 carries
- Tua Tagovailoa25%, 5 carries
- Salvon Ahmed15%, 3 carries
- Erik Ezukanma10%, 2 carries
Los Angeles Chargers
Snap Share
Keenan AllenWR74 snaps91%
Mike WilliamsWR62 snaps77%
Gerald EverettTE55 snaps68%
Joshua PalmerWR52 snaps64%
Austin EkelerRB41 snaps51%
Target Share31 targets
- Keenan Allen29%, 9 targets
- Mike Williams16%, 5 targets
- Austin Ekeler16%, 5 targets
- Gerald Everett10%, 3 targets
- Donald Parham10%, 3 targets
- Other19%, 6 targets
Carry Share40 carries
- Austin Ekeler40%, 16 carries
- Joshua Kelley40%, 16 carries
- Justin Herbert13%, 5 carries
- Keenan Allen5%, 2 carries
- Gerald Everett3%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 100% | 7 | 17% | 0 | |
| 74 | 91% | 9 | 29% | 2 | |
| 62 | 77% | 5 | 16% | 0 | |
| 49 | 73% | 2 | 5% | 10 | |
| 55 | 68% | 3 | 10% | 1 | |
| 44 | 66% | 15 | 36% | 0 | |
| 52 | 64% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 43 | 64% | 5 | 12% | 0 | |
| 35 | 52% | 5 | 12% | 0 | |
| 41 | 51% | 5 | 16% | 16 | |
| 40 | 49% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 39 | 48% | 1 | 3% | 16 | |
| 27 | 40% | 5 | 12% | 0 | |
| 19 | 28% | 3 | 7% | 3 | |
| 19 | 28% | 0 | 0% | 2 | |
| 22 | 27% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 6 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 6 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 3 | 4% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 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+19.5Tyreek Hill44.5 PTS vs 25.0 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.7Salvon Ahmed1.1 PTS vs 6.8 xFP
- Highest expected volume25.0 xFPTyreek Hill44.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek HillMIA · WR | 44.5 | 25.0 | +19.5 | 66% | 34% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 15 | 34% |
| Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB | 28.1 | 22.0 | +6.1 | 100% | 45 att | — | 45 | 5 | 25% | 0 | 0% |
| Austin EkelerLAC · RB | 26.4 | 18.2 | +8.2 | 51% | 40% car | — | 0 | 16 | 40% | 5 | 16% |
| Justin HerbertLAC · QB | 20.9 | 17.0 | +3.9 | 100% | 33 att | — | 33 | 5 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| Keenan AllenLAC · WR | 14.2 | 16.3 | −2.1 | 91% | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 5% | 9 | 29% |
| Durham SmytheMIA · TE | 7.4 | 11.7 | −4.3 | 100% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 16% |
| Joshua KelleyLAC · RB | 15.1 | 11.5 | +3.6 | 48% | 40% car | — | 0 | 16 | 40% | 1 | 3% |
| Raheem MostertMIA · RB | 13.0 | 9.5 | +3.5 | 73% | 50% car | — | 0 | 10 | 50% | 2 | 5% |
| Braxton BerriosMIA · WR | 7.2 | 8.3 | −1.1 | 52% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 11% |
| Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR | 11.8 | 8.3 | +3.5 | 64% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 11% |
| Mike WilliamsLAC · — | 8.5 | 8.3 | +0.2 | 77% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| River CracraftMIA · WR | 13.0 | 8.3 | +4.7 | 40% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 11% |
| Salvon AhmedMIA · RB | 1.1 | 6.8 | −5.7 | 28% | 15% car | — | 0 | 3 | 15% | 3 | 7% |
| Gerald EverettLAC · TE | 4.3 | 5.6 | −1.3 | 68% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 3 | 10% |
| Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE | 11.2 | 5.0 | +6.2 | 49% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR | 2.9 | 5.0 | −2.1 | 27% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Alec IngoldMIA · RB | 5.4 | 3.3 | +2.1 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Derius DavisLAC · WR | 1.5 | 1.7 | −0.2 | 4% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Joshua PalmerLAC · WR | 1.4 | 1.7 | −0.3 | 64% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Erik EzukanmaMIA · WR | 1.7 | 1.2 | +0.5 | 28% | 10% car | — | 0 | 2 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Dolphins 44 targets and 20 carries; Chargers 31 targets and 40 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Tua Tagovailoa Ran hot
MIA · QB · 28.1 pts on 22.0 expected
28 of 45 passing for 466 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 5 carries for 5 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →Justin Herbert
LAC · QB · 20.9 pts on 17.0 expected
23 of 33 passing for 229 yards, 1 touchdown; 5 carries for 17 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.0 expected.
Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →Tyreek Hill Ran hot
MIA · WR · 44.5 pts on 25.0 expected
15 targets (34% of the team's), 11 catches for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 25.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Durham Smythe
MIA · TE · 7.4 pts on 11.7 expected
7 targets (16% of the team's), 3 catches for 44 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.
Start/Sit: Durham Smythe →Austin Ekeler Ran hot
LAC · RB · 26.4 pts on 18.2 expected
5 targets (16% of the team's), 4 catches for 47 yards; 16 carries (40% of the team's) for 117 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →Keenan Allen
LAC · WR · 14.2 pts on 16.3 expected
9 targets (29% of the team's), 6 catches for 76 yards; 2 carries (5% of the team's) for 6 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.3 expected.
Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →Salvon Ahmed Unlucky
MIA · RB · 1.1 pts on 6.8 expected
3 targets (7% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 3 carries (15% of the team's) for 11 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Donald Parham Jr. Ran hot
LAC · TE · 11.2 pts on 5.0 expected
3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 22 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Dolphins D | Chargers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.9 | 19.0 |
| RBs | 19.2 | 23.2 |
| WRs | 34.1 | 37.3 |
| TEs | 13.2 | 11.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Los Angeles opened at 59% win probability, climbed as high as 96%, then lost.
Chargers win probability
Key Swings
- −27Tagovailoa → Cracraft, 1-yd TD72% → 44%Q2 1:42
- +31Herbert 1-yd TD run42% → 73%Q3 9:19
- −37Tagovailoa → Hill, 35-yd TD75% → 38%Q3 2:12
- +40Kelley 2-yd TD run36% → 76%Q4 14:00
- −76Tagovailoa → Hill, 4-yd TD96% → 20%Q4 1:45
Swing in Chargers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Miami Dolphins | Measure | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Plays | 76 |
| 69% | Pass rate | 47% |
| 10.4 | Yds / dropback | 5.6 |
| 3.5 | Yds / carry | 5.8 |
| 4/9 | Third downs | 9/15 |
Efficiency edge Miami ran 11 fewer plays but gained 4.8 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- MIA Hill 34% · Smythe 16% · Berrios 11%
- LAC Allen 29% · Ekeler 16% · Williams 16%
Possession Results
| Result | MIA | LAC |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 4 |
| Field goals | 3 | 2 |
| Punts | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
LAC turnover edge: +2
- The Chargers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 14-play, 94-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | Q1 15:00 | 5 | 69 | 2:58 | Fumble |
| LAC | Q1 12:02 | 14 | 94 | 7:23 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q1 4:39 | 9 | 75 | 3:24 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q1 1:15 | 3 | 3 | 1:29 | Punt |
| MIA | Q2 14:46 | 8 | 72 | 3:03 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q2 11:43 | 6 | 75 | 2:36 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q2 9:07 | 3 | 8 | 0:59 | Punt |
| LAC | Q2 8:08 | 3 | 6 | 1:34 | Punt |
| MIA | Q2 6:34 | 12 | 80 | 4:52 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q2 1:42 | 10 | 43 | 1:33 | Field goal |
| MIA | Q2 0:09 | 2 | 52 | 0:09 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q3 15:00 | 11 | 75 | 5:41 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q3 9:19 | 9 | 49 | 4:48 | Interception |
| LAC | Q3 4:31 | 3 | -3 | 2:13 | Punt |
| MIA | Q3 2:18 | 1 | 35 | 0:06 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q3 2:12 | 10 | 75 | 3:12 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q4 14:00 | 9 | 48 | 3:57 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q4 10:03 | 13 | 68 | 6:10 | Field goal |
| MIA | Q4 3:53 | 8 | 75 | 2:08 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q4 1:45 | 5 | -1 | 0:50 | Downs |
| MIA | Q4 0:55 | 2 | -2 | 0:55 | End 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.
- C
- D
- C
Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, D = Dolphins win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 16 Chargers at Dolphins Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 6 Chargers at Dolphins, 2025 Wk 6 recap LAC 29 MIA 27 LAC W
- 2023 Wk 1 Dolphins at Chargers MIA 36 LAC 34 MIA W
- 2022 Wk 14 Dolphins at Chargers, 2022 Wk 14 recap LAC 23 MIA 17 LAC W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Dolphins | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 11-6 | Record | 5-12 |
| 29.2 | Points per game | 20.4 |
| 401.3 | Yards per game | 329.4 |
| 6.5 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 23.0 | Points allowed per game | 23.4 |
| 318.3 | Yards allowed per game | 362.9 |
Dolphins vs Chargers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAC −3Chargers failed to cover by 5
- Total
- 50Over: 70 points scored (by 20)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 26.5 | 34 | +7.5 |
| Dolphins | 23.5 | 36 | +12.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Dolphins 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.
Each team's 2023 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Miami Dolphins
- Against the spread
- 1–0
- Over/under
- 1–0
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–0
Los Angeles Chargers
- Against the spread
- 0–1
- Over/under
- 1–0
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 0–1
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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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Dolphins and Chargers defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
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Dolphins vs Chargers Game FAQ
Who won the 2023 Dolphins vs Chargers Week 1 game?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Los Angeles Chargers 36–34 in Week 1 of the 2023 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on September 10, 2023. See the Dolphins' 2023 schedule.
What was the final score of Dolphins vs Chargers?
The final score was Dolphins 36, Chargers 34. The Dolphins led 20–17 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 16, Chargers 17.
What happened in the Dolphins vs Chargers game?
Miami led 20–17 at halftime and won 36–34, though Los Angeles took the second half 17–16. The Dolphins finished with a 536–433 edge in total offense and averaged 8.2 yards per play. Tyreek Hill led all players with 11 catches for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Dolphins committed 2 turnovers, the Chargers none.
What was the game-winning score in Dolphins vs Chargers?
Tua Tagovailoa's 4-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill with 1:45 left in the fourth quarter gave the Dolphins a 36–34 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Chargers?
Tyreek Hill led the game with 44.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 1, on 11 catches for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tua Tagovailoa was next with 28.1 (QB1).
Who led Dolphins vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 28 of 45 for 466 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Austin Ekeler (LAC) led in rushing with 16 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown. Tyreek Hill (MIA) led in receiving with 11 catches for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns.
How many fantasy points did Tyreek Hill score against the Chargers?
Tyreek Hill scored 44.5 points in PPR leagues, 39.0 in half-PPR and 33.5 in standard scoring against the Chargers in Week 1 of the 2023 season, on 11 catches for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 34% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Chargers?
Tyreek Hill outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 44.5 PPR points on 25.0 xFP (+19.5). Salvon Ahmed fell furthest short, with 1.1 points on 6.8 xFP (−5.7). 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.
How did the Dolphins come back to beat the Chargers?
The Dolphins' chances of winning fell as low as 4% in the fourth quarter. Tua Tagovailoa's 4-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Tua Tagovailoa's 4-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill then put them ahead for good.
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 1 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on December 11, 2022, when the Chargers beat the Dolphins 23–17.
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 Chargers −3, making the Los Angeles Chargers 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 50. That implied about 26.5 points for the Chargers and 23.5 for the Dolphins.
Did Dolphins vs Chargers go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 50, and the teams combined for 70 points, 20 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Dolphins vs Chargers?
The Dolphins covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Chargers −3. The final margin was 2 points.
