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Herbert-to-McConkey Sets Up Dicker as Chargers Edge Dolphins 29-27

The comeback win reflected Los Angeles' depth against a Miami defense that again failed to stop the run.

Chargers vs Dolphins - NFL Week 6
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle celebrates after scoring ahead of Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tosses the ball to Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips is blocked by Los Angeles Chargers guard Mekhi Becton as he tries to pressure Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Overview

  • Cameron Dicker converted five field goals, including the 33-yard game-winner with five seconds left after a 42-yard catch-and-run by Ladd McConkey.
  • Justin Herbert went 29-of-38 for 264 yards and two touchdowns, escaping pressure to spark the decisive drive in Miami Gardens.
  • Reserve running back Kimani Vidal rushed for 124 yards on 18 carries and added a 7-yard receiving touchdown as injury-hit Los Angeles leaned on backups.
  • De'Von Achane paced Miami with 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns, yet the Dolphins' struggling run defense yielded 124 yards to Vidal.
  • The result moved the Chargers to 4-2 and dropped the Dolphins to 1-5, with Tua Tagovailoa finishing 21-of-32 for 205 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.