Dolphins Crush Chargers, 37-0
The Dolphins created four turnovers, allowed just 178 total yards and destroyed the Chargers, 37-0, at home.
Ryan Tannehill punished the Chargers for three scores on 24 of 34 passing for 288 yards and no interceptions. For the Chargers, Philip Rivers could not keep pace, going 12 of 23 with 138 yards passing, no touchdowns, three picks and one fumble.
Lamar Miller rushed for 49 yards on 11 carries with a touchdown. Charles Clay was a top receiver, catching five passes for 65 yards with a touchdown.
The Miami defensive unit led the way to a victory, holding the Chargers to 50 yards rushing and 148 passing while coming up with three interceptions. They harassed Rivers and the Chargers offensive line with an imposing four sacks.
Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd contributed 60 receiving yards.
The Dolphins travel to Detroit next week to meet the Lions (6-2) while the Chargers are at home to take on the Raiders (0-8).
Chargers Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
- | - | P. Rivers | 12 | 23 | 138 | 0 | 3 | |||
- | - | K. Clemens | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |||
Dolphins Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
A+ | 100 | R. Tannehill | 24 | 34 | 288 | 3 | 0 | |||
- | - | M. Moore | 2 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |||
C | 75 | M. Wallace | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Chargers Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
C | 74 | D. Brown | RB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | |||
D | 67 | B. Oliver | RB | 13 | 19 | 1.5 | 0 | |||
- | - | R. Brown | RB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | |||
Dolphins Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
B | 83 | L. Miller | RB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 1 | |||
A+ | 100 | R. Tannehill | QB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | |||
C | 73 | D. Williams | RB | 11 | 28 | 2.5 | 0 | |||
Chargers Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
C+ | 79 | M. Floyd | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 0 | |||
C | 76 | K. Allen | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | |||
C | 77 | A. Gates | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | |||
Dolphins Receiving Leaders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs | ||||
A | 94 | C. Clay | TE | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 1 | |||
C | 75 | M. Wallace | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | |||
C | 76 | B. Hartline | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | |||
