Final2025 Week 6

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins, Week 6 2025

Los Angeles Chargers

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Miami Dolphins

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chargers6314629
Dolphins7601427

LAC 29MIA 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    18.8PPR pts

    29/38, 264 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    De'Von Achane

    MIA · RB

    31.0PPR pts

    16 ATT, 128 YDS, 2 TD, 4 REC, 22 REC YDS

  • Dolphins leader

    Jaylen Waddle

    MIA · WR

    15.8PPR pts

    6 REC, 95 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Derwin James Jr.

    LAC

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Chargers 29, Dolphins 27: Los Angeles rallies from 4 down at halftime

Los Angeles erased a 13–9 halftime deficit, outscoring Miami 20–14 after the break to win 29–27. The Chargers finished with a 403–341 edge in total offense and averaged 6.3 yards per play.

The Dolphins went 5-for-11 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Chargers kept the ball for 34:19.

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

  • +0.2 yards/play LAC 6.3 · MIA 6.1
  • +2 turnover margin LAC 1 · MIA 3 turnovers
  • +62 total yards LAC 403 · MIA 341

Game Highlights

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Dolphins
ChargersStatDolphins
6.3Yards per play6.1
1Turnovers3
403Total yards341
Other team stats
64Plays56
40%Third-down conversion45%
34:19Time of possession25:41

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Dolphins
TimeTeamPlayLACMIA
1st quarter
7:52LACCameron Dicker 35-yard FG Takes lead30
4:03MIADe'Von Achane 49-yard TD run Takes leadRiley Patterson XP37
0:35LACCameron Dicker 31-yard FG67
2nd quarter
8:39LACCameron Dicker 29-yard FG Takes lead97
4:30MIARiley Patterson 47-yard FG Takes lead910
0:00MIARiley Patterson 27-yard FG Extends lead913
3rd quarter
7:26LACJustin Herbert → Ladd McConkey, 5-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP1613
3:55LACJustin Herbert → Kimani Vidal, 7-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP2313
4th quarter
12:47LACCameron Dicker 35-yard FG Extends lead2613
7:56MIADe'Von Achane 4-yard TD runRiley Patterson XP2620
0:46MIATua Tagovailoa → Darren Waller, 7-yard TD Takes leadRiley Patterson XP2627
0:05LACCameron Dicker 33-yard FG Game winner2927

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Dolphins, Week 6 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. De'Von AchaneMIARB31.0 PTSRB4
  2. Ladd McConkeyLACWR23.0 PTSWR7
  3. Kimani VidalLACRB22.8 PTSRB9
  4. Justin HerbertLACQB18.8 PTSQB15

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB18.8QB1529/3826420120112.2Start/Sit →
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB9.6QB2521/322051314054.8Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
De'Von AchaneMIARB31.0RB4RB16128264220
Ladd McConkeyLACWR23.0WR7WR———971001Start/Sit →
Kimani VidalLACRB22.8RB9RB18124043141Start/Sit →
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR15.8WR17WR———86950Start/Sit →
Oronde GadsdenLACTE11.8TE13TE———87680Start/Sit →
Darren WallerMIATE9.2TE20TE———32121Start/Sit →
Keenan AllenLACWR6.7WR48WR———74270Start/Sit →
Tre' HarrisLACWR6.7WR49WR———54270Start/Sit →
Malik WashingtonMIAWR6.3WR53WR11054220Start/Sit →
Julian HillMIATE6.1TE28TE———33310
Will DisslyLACTE3.8TE37TE———22180
Hassan HaskinsLACRB3.3RB52RB61401190
Tanner ConnerMIATE1.8TE46TE———1180
Ollie GordonMIARB1.2RB63RB2101110
KeAndre Lambert-SmithLACWR1.1WR97WR———2110
Nick Westbrook-IkhineMIAWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Dee EskridgeMIAWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Tre' HarrisWR53 snaps83%
  2. Oronde GadsdenTE48 snaps75%
  3. Ladd McConkeyWR45 snaps70%
  4. Kimani VidalRB43 snaps67%
  5. Keenan AllenWR36 snaps56%

Target Share38 targets

  1. Ladd McConkey24%, 9 targets
  2. Oronde Gadsden21%, 8 targets
  3. Keenan Allen18%, 7 targets
  4. Tre' Harris13%, 5 targets
  5. Kimani Vidal11%, 4 targets
  6. Other13%, 5 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Kimani Vidal72%, 18 carries
  2. Hassan Haskins24%, 6 carries
  3. Justin Herbert4%, 1 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. De'Von AchaneRB53 snaps90%
  2. Jaylen WaddleWR48 snaps81%
  3. Darren WallerTE41 snaps69%
  4. Julian HillTE38 snaps64%
  5. Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR37 snaps63%

Target Share29 targets

  1. Jaylen Waddle28%, 8 targets
  2. De'Von Achane21%, 6 targets
  3. Malik Washington17%, 5 targets
  4. Darren Waller10%, 3 targets
  5. Julian Hill10%, 3 targets
  6. Other14%, 4 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. De'Von Achane80%, 16 carries
  2. Ollie Gordon10%, 2 carries
  3. Tua Tagovailoa5%, 1 carries
  4. Malik Washington5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
De'Von AchaneMIARB5390%621%16
Tre' HarrisLACWR5383%513%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR4881%828%0
Oronde GadsdenLACTE4875%821%0
Ladd McConkeyLACWR4570%924%0
Darren WallerMIATE4169%310%0
Kimani VidalLACRB4367%411%18
Julian HillMIATE3864%310%0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineMIAWR3763%13%0
Keenan AllenLACWR3656%718%0
Malik WashingtonMIAWR2644%517%1
Tucker FiskLACTE2742%00%0
Will DisslyLACTE2641%25%0
Hassan HaskinsLACRB2031%13%6
KeAndre Lambert-SmithLACWR1828%25%0
Ollie GordonMIARB1424%13%2
Dee EskridgeMIAWR1220%13%0
Tanner ConnerMIATE35%13%0
Tyler ConklinLACTE35%00%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesLACRB12%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB31.020.6+10.490%76% car—01676%620%
Kimani VidalLAC · RB22.818.4+4.467%72% car—01872%411%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB18.817.5+1.3100%38 att—3814%00%
Ladd McConkeyLAC · WR23.015.3+7.770%24% tgt—000%924%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB9.614.9−5.3100%32 att—3215%00%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR15.814.1+1.781%27% tgt—100%827%
Oronde GadsdenLAC · TE11.813.6−1.875%21% tgt—000%821%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR6.711.9−5.256%18% tgt—000%718%
Malik WashingtonMIA · WR6.39.2−2.944%17% tgt—015%517%
Tre' HarrisLAC · WR6.78.5−1.883%13% tgt—000%513%
Hassan HaskinsLAC · RB3.35.6−2.331%24% car—0624%13%
Darren WallerMIA · TE9.25.1+4.169%10% tgt—000%310%
Julian HillMIA · TE6.15.1+1.064%10% tgt—000%310%
KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC · WR1.13.4−2.328%5% tgt—000%25%
Will DisslyLAC · TE3.83.4+0.441%5% tgt—000%25%
Ollie Gordon IIMIA · RB1.23.0−1.824%10% car—0210%13%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB3.52.4+1.1—5% car—015%13%
Dee EskridgeMIA · WR0.01.7−1.720%3% tgt—000%13%
Nick Westbrook-IkhineMIA · WR0.01.7−1.763%3% tgt—000%13%
Tanner ConnerMIA · TE1.81.7+0.15%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Chargers 38 targets and 25 carries; Dolphins 30 targets and 21 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Justin Herbert

LAC · QB · 18.8 pts on 17.5 expected

29 of 38 passing for 264 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for 2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Tua Tagovailoa Unlucky

MIA · QB · 9.6 pts on 14.9 expected

21 of 32 passing for 205 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions; 1 carry for 4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Kimani Vidal Strong role

LAC · RB · 22.8 pts on 18.4 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 14 yards and 1 touchdown; 18 carries (72% of the team's) for 124 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (18).

Start/Sit: Kimani Vidal →

Ladd McConkey Ran hot

LAC · WR · 23.0 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (24% of the team's), 7 catches for 100 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Ladd McConkey →

De'Von Achane Ran hot

MIA · RB · 31.0 pts on 20.6 expected

6 targets (20% of the team's), 4 catches for 22 yards; 16 carries (76% of the team's) for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jaylen Waddle

MIA · WR · 15.8 pts on 14.1 expected

1 of 1 passing for 8 yards; 8 targets (27% of the team's), 6 catches for 95 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Keenan Allen Unlucky

LAC · WR · 6.7 pts on 11.9 expected

7 targets (18% of the team's), 4 catches for 27 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Oronde Gadsden

LAC · TE · 11.8 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (21% of the team's), 7 catches for 68 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Oronde Gadsden →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Kimani Vidal played 67% of the snaps, up from a 12% season average.
  • Stock up: Oronde Gadsden played 75% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
  • Stock up: Tre' Harris played 83% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Darren Waller played 69% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
  • Stock up: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine played 63% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
  • Stock down: Tanner Conner played 5% of the snaps, down from a 36% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed toChargers DDolphins D
QBs13.518.4
RBs18.624.8
WRs25.729.2
TEs10.516.3

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

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as 98%, then lost.

Dolphins win probability

Dolphins win probability by game minuteDolphins started at 50%, stood at 66% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +23Achane 49-yd TD run40% → 63%Q1 4:03
  2. −33Herbert → McConkey, 5-yd TD69% → 36%Q3 7:26
  3. −25Herbert → Vidal, 7-yd TD35% → 9%Q3 3:55
  4. +74Tagovailoa → Waller, 7-yd TD<1% → 74%Q4 0:46
  5. −98Dicker 33-yd FG98% → <1%Q4 0:05

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Dolphins
Los Angeles ChargersMeasureMiami Dolphins
64Plays56
61%Pass rate63%
6.7Yds / dropback5.8
5.6Yds / carry6.5
6/15Third downs5/11

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 8 more plays and gained 0.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAC McConkey 24% · Gadsden 21% · Allen 18%
  • MIA Waddle 27% · Achane 20% · Washington 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Dolphins
ResultLACMIA
Touchdowns23
Field goals52
Punts22
Turnovers13
Missed field goals01

LAC turnover edge: +2

  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 42-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Chargers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to eight minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MIAQ1 15:00220:54Interception
LACQ1 14:0611426:14Field goal
MIAQ1 7:52341:39Punt
LACQ1 6:134212:02Fumble
MIAQ1 4:111490:08Touchdown
LACQ1 4:037553:28Field goal
MIAQ1 0:357323:38Missed FG
LACQ2 11:576423:18Field goal
MIAQ2 8:398364:09Field goal
LACQ2 4:30582:52Punt
MIAQ2 1:389731:38Field goal
LACQ3 15:0013727:34Touchdown
MIAQ3 7:263-31:32Interception
LACQ3 5:544371:59Touchdown
MIAQ3 3:553-81:34Punt
LACQ3 2:219624:34Field goal
MIAQ4 12:479694:51Touchdown
LACQ4 7:564151:37Punt
MIAQ4 6:1913825:33Touchdown
LACQ4 0:466440:41Field goal
MIAQ4 0:05100:05Interception
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.

Chargers vs Dolphins Head-to-Head

The Chargers and Dolphins 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 Chargers win
44–101966
Largest Dolphins win
37–02014

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 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chargers vs Dolphins
ChargersStatDolphins
11-6Record7-10
21.6Points per game20.4
333.8Yards per game300.7
5.2Yards per play5.4
20.0Points allowed per game24.9
285.2Yards allowed per game348.8

Chargers vs Dolphins 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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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chargers vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Chargers vs Dolphins Week 6 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins 29–27 in Week 6 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on October 12, 2025. See the Chargers' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Dolphins?

The final score was Chargers 29, Dolphins 27. The Dolphins led 13–9 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 20, Dolphins 14.

What happened in the Chargers vs Dolphins game?

Los Angeles erased a 13–9 halftime deficit, outscoring Miami 20–14 after the break to win 29–27. The Chargers finished with a 403–341 edge in total offense and averaged 6.3 yards per play. De'Von Achane led all players with 4 catches for 22 yards, plus 16 carries for 128 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Dolphins committed 3 turnovers, the Chargers 1.

What was the game-winning score in Chargers vs Dolphins?

Cameron Dicker's 33-yard field goal with 0:05 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chargers a 29–27 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Dolphins?

De'Von Achane led the game with 31.0 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 6, on 4 catches for 22 yards, plus 16 carries for 128 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Ladd McConkey was next with 23.0 (WR7). See De'Von Achane's 2025 game log.

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

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 29 of 38 for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in rushing with 16 carries for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ladd McConkey (LAC) led in receiving with 7 catches for 100 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane score against the Chargers?

De'Von Achane scored 31.0 points in PPR leagues, 29.0 in half-PPR and 27.0 in standard scoring against the Chargers in Week 6 of the 2025 season, on 4 catches for 22 yards, plus 16 carries for 128 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 20% of his team's targets.

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

De'Von Achane outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 31.0 PPR points on 20.6 xFP (+10.4). Tua Tagovailoa fell furthest short, with 9.6 points on 14.9 xFP (−5.3). 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 Chargers vs Dolphins?

De'Von Achane had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 31.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chargers come back to beat the Dolphins?

The Chargers' chances of winning fell as low as 2% in the fourth quarter. Cameron Dicker's 33-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Cameron Dicker's 33-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Dolphins?

The Chargers won the turnover battle 3–1: the Dolphins gave the ball away 3 times and the Chargers 1 time. The Chargers won the game.

What was the turning point of Chargers vs Dolphins?

Cameron Dicker's 33-yard field goal with 0:05 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Dolphins' win probability from 98% to <1%.

What is the all-time Chargers vs Dolphins 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 Chargers and Dolphins last play before this game?

Before Week 6 of 2025, they last met in the 2023 season on September 10, 2023, when the Dolphins beat the Chargers 36–34.

Have the Chargers and Dolphins met in the playoffs?

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