Final2023 Week 1

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 1 2023

Miami Dolphins

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36

Los Angeles Chargers

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34

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dolphins7137936
Chargers71071034

MIA 36LAC 34 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tua Tagovailoa

    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

    Austin Ekeler

    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.

Team stats comparison, Dolphins vs Chargers
DolphinsStatChargers
8.2Yards per play5.7
536Total yards433
Other team stats
65Plays76
2Turnovers0
44%Third-down conversion60%
27:19Time of possession32:41

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Dolphins vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayMIALAC
1st quarter
4:39LACAustin Ekeler 1-yard TD run Takes leadCameron Dicker XP07
1:15MIARaheem Mostert 2-yard TD run Ties gameJason Sanders XP77
2nd quarter
11:43MIAJason Sanders 23-yard FG Takes lead107
9:07LACJustin Herbert → Donald Parham Jr., 1-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP1014
1:42MIATua Tagovailoa → River Cracraft, 1-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP1714
0:09LACCameron Dicker 50-yard FG Ties game1717
0:00MIAJason Sanders 41-yard FG Takes lead2017
3rd quarter
9:19LACJustin Herbert 1-yard TD run Takes leadCameron Dicker XP2024
2:12MIATua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 35-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP2724
4th quarter
14:00LACJoshua Kelley 2-yard TD run Takes leadCameron Dicker XP2731
10:03MIAJason Sanders 45-yard FG3031
3:53LACCameron Dicker 25-yard FG Extends lead3034
1:45MIATua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 4-yard TD Game winnerXP missed3634

Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Chargers, Week 1 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tyreek HillMIAWR44.5 PTSWR1
  2. Tua TagovailoaMIAQB28.1 PTSQB1
  3. Austin EkelerLACRB26.4 PTSRB2
  4. Justin HerbertLACQB20.9 PTSQB6

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB28.1QB128/4546631550110.0Start/Sit →
Justin HerbertLACQB20.9QB623/3322910517199.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Tyreek HillMIAWR44.5WR1WR———15112152
Austin EkelerLACRB26.4RB2RB16117154470Start/Sit →
Joshua KelleyLACRB15.1RB12RB169111000
Keenan AllenLACWR14.2WR23WR26096760Start/Sit →
Raheem MostertMIARB13.0RB18RB1037122130
River CracraftMIAWR13.0WR28WR———53401
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR11.8WR31WR———54780Start/Sit →
Donald ParhamLACTE11.2TE4TE———33221
Mike WilliamsLACWR8.5WR50WR———54450
Durham SmytheMIATE7.4TE16TE———73440Start/Sit →
Braxton BerriosMIAWR7.2WR55WR———53420Start/Sit →
Gerald EverettLACTE4.3TE29TE12032210
Quentin JohnstonLACWR2.9WR92WR———3290Start/Sit →
Erik EzukanmaMIAWR1.7WR97WR2170————
Derius DavisLACWR1.5WR102WR———1150Start/Sit →
Joshua PalmerLACWR1.4WR104WR———1140Start/Sit →
Salvon AhmedMIARB1.1RB73RB31103000

Fantasy Usage

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Durham SmytheTE67 snaps100%
  2. Raheem MostertRB49 snaps73%
  3. Tyreek HillWR44 snaps66%
  4. Jaylen WaddleWR43 snaps64%
  5. Braxton BerriosWR35 snaps52%

Target Share42 targets

  1. Tyreek Hill36%, 15 targets
  2. Durham Smythe17%, 7 targets
  3. River Cracraft12%, 5 targets
  4. Braxton Berrios12%, 5 targets
  5. Jaylen Waddle12%, 5 targets
  6. Other12%, 5 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Raheem Mostert50%, 10 carries
  2. Tua Tagovailoa25%, 5 carries
  3. Salvon Ahmed15%, 3 carries
  4. Erik Ezukanma10%, 2 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Keenan AllenWR74 snaps91%
  2. Mike WilliamsWR62 snaps77%
  3. Gerald EverettTE55 snaps68%
  4. Joshua PalmerWR52 snaps64%
  5. Austin EkelerRB41 snaps51%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Keenan Allen29%, 9 targets
  2. Mike Williams16%, 5 targets
  3. Austin Ekeler16%, 5 targets
  4. Gerald Everett10%, 3 targets
  5. Donald Parham10%, 3 targets
  6. Other19%, 6 targets

Carry Share40 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler40%, 16 carries
  2. Joshua Kelley40%, 16 carries
  3. Justin Herbert13%, 5 carries
  4. Keenan Allen5%, 2 carries
  5. Gerald Everett3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Durham SmytheMIATE67100%717%0
Keenan AllenLACWR7491%929%2
Mike WilliamsLACWR6277%516%0
Raheem MostertMIARB4973%25%10
Gerald EverettLACTE5568%310%1
Tyreek HillMIAWR4466%1536%0
Joshua PalmerLACWR5264%13%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR4364%512%0
Braxton BerriosMIAWR3552%512%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4151%516%16
Donald ParhamLACTE4049%310%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB3948%13%16
River CracraftMIAWR2740%512%0
Salvon AhmedMIARB1928%37%3
Erik EzukanmaMIAWR1928%00%2
Quentin JohnstonLACWR2227%310%0
Tre' McKittyLACTE67%00%0
Stone SmarttLACTE67%00%0
Derius DavisLACWR34%13%0
Tyler KroftMIATE23%00%0
Elijah DotsonLACRB11%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+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
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR44.525.0+19.566%34% tgt—000%1534%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB28.122.0+6.1100%45 att—45525%00%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB26.418.2+8.251%40% car—01640%516%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB20.917.0+3.9100%33 att—33513%00%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR14.216.3−2.191%29% tgt—025%929%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE7.411.7−4.3100%16% tgt—000%716%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB15.111.5+3.648%40% car—01640%13%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB13.09.5+3.573%50% car—01050%25%
Braxton BerriosMIA · WR7.28.3−1.152%11% tgt—000%511%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR11.88.3+3.564%11% tgt—000%511%
Mike WilliamsLAC · —8.58.3+0.277%16% tgt—000%516%
River CracraftMIA · WR13.08.3+4.740%11% tgt—000%511%
Salvon AhmedMIA · RB1.16.8−5.728%15% car—0315%37%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE4.35.6−1.368%10% tgt—013%310%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE11.25.0+6.249%10% tgt—000%310%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR2.95.0−2.127%10% tgt—000%310%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB5.43.3+2.1—5% tgt—000%25%
Derius DavisLAC · WR1.51.7−0.24%3% tgt—000%13%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR1.41.7−0.364%3% tgt—000%13%
Erik EzukanmaMIA · WR1.71.2+0.528%10% car—0210%00%

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.

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.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Dolphins defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toDolphins DChargers D
QBs17.919.0
RBs19.223.2
WRs34.137.3
TEs13.211.7

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

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 59%, stood at 44% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 13 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −27Tagovailoa → Cracraft, 1-yd TD72% → 44%Q2 1:42
  2. +31Herbert 1-yd TD run42% → 73%Q3 9:19
  3. −37Tagovailoa → Hill, 35-yd TD75% → 38%Q3 2:12
  4. +40Kelley 2-yd TD run36% → 76%Q4 14:00
  5. −76Tagovailoa → Hill, 4-yd TD96% → 20%Q4 1:45

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Dolphins vs Chargers
Miami DolphinsMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
65Plays76
69%Pass rate47%
10.4Yds / dropback5.6
3.5Yds / carry5.8
4/9Third downs9/15

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

How each possession ended, Dolphins vs Chargers
ResultMIALAC
Touchdowns44
Field goals32
Punts13
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs01

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
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MIAQ1 15:005692:58Fumble
LACQ1 12:0214947:23Touchdown
MIAQ1 4:399753:24Touchdown
LACQ1 1:15331:29Punt
MIAQ2 14:468723:03Field goal
LACQ2 11:436752:36Touchdown
MIAQ2 9:07380:59Punt
LACQ2 8:08361:34Punt
MIAQ2 6:3412804:52Touchdown
LACQ2 1:4210431:33Field goal
MIAQ2 0:092520:09Field goal
LACQ3 15:0011755:41Touchdown
MIAQ3 9:199494:48Interception
LACQ3 4:313-32:13Punt
MIAQ3 2:181350:06Touchdown
LACQ3 2:1210753:12Touchdown
MIAQ4 14:009483:57Field goal
LACQ4 10:0313686:10Field goal
MIAQ4 3:538752:08Touchdown
LACQ4 1:455-10:50Downs
MIAQ4 0:552-20:55End 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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Dolphins vs Chargers
DolphinsStatChargers
11-6Record5-12
29.2Points per game20.4
401.3Yards per game329.4
6.5Yards per play5.1
23.0Points allowed per game23.4
318.3Yards allowed per game362.9

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

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chargers26.534+7.5
Dolphins23.536+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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

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.