National Football League

FINAL
Miami Dolphins 36
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Los Angeles Chargers 34
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SoFi Stadium · 70,240 att.

Match Report

Hill, Tagovailoa too much for Chargers as Dolphins open with 36-34 victory

— Tua Tagovailoa might have shocked some observers by putting up one of the best passing days in an opener in NFL history.

Full story at ESPN →

Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/1/26 vs New England Patriots L 19-24 NFL
10/25/26 @ New York Jets W 28-25 NFL
10/11/26 vs Cincinnati Bengals L 24-31 NFL
10/4/26 @ Minnesota Vikings L 10-15 NFL
9/27/26 vs Kansas City Chiefs L 10-24 NFL
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Team Stats

MIA LAC
30
1st Downs
30
23
Passing 1st downs
10
5
Rushing 1st downs
17
2
1st downs from penalties
3
4-9
3rd down efficiency
9-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
65
Total Plays
76
536
Total Yards
433
8.2
Yards per Play
5.7
11
Total Drives
10
466
Passing
200
28/45
Comp/Att
23/33
10.4
Yards per pass
5.6
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-29
70
Rushing
233
20
Rushing Attempts
40
3.5
Yards per rush
5.8
3-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-5
6-38
Penalties
6-70
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
27:19
Possession
32:41

Injuries

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Denzel Perryman Injured Reserve
  • Kendall Williamson Out
  • Deane Leonard Out
  • Brenen Thompson Doubtful
  • David Njoku Injured Reserve

Miami Dolphins

  • Malik Herring Questionable
  • Kaytron Allen Questionable
  • Jaylen Wright Questionable
  • Darrell Baker Jr. Out
  • De'Von Achane Injured Reserve

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