Overview
- Justin Herbert escaped pressure and hit Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard catch-and-run to set up Cameron Dicker’s 33-yard winning kick with five seconds remaining.
- The loss dropped Miami to 1-5, its worst start since 2019, while Los Angeles moved to 3-3.
- Tua Tagovailoa went 21-of-32 for 205 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions, then said some teammates have been late to or absent from players-only meetings.
- Head coach Mike McDaniel said this was the fourth one-score defeat in the final minutes this season.
- Miami’s run defense faltered again as Chargers reserve Kimani Vidal rushed for 124 yards, while De’Von Achane paced the Dolphins with 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns during a late comeback that briefly gave them the lead.