The rivalry is anchored by the January 2, 1982, AFC Divisional playoff game, often called "The Epic in Miami," which is widely considered one of the greatest NFL games ever played.
: Before the 2025 win, the Dolphins had won the 2023 season opener 36–34 in a high-scoring shootout where Tua Tagovailoa threw for 466 yards.
: The Chargers defeated the Dolphins 41–38 in double overtime. Tight end Kellen Winslow had a legendary performance, catching 13 passes for 166 yards and blocking a potential game-winning field goal while suffering from extreme exhaustion.
In a game defined by last-minute heroics, the Chargers overcame a late fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
: The Dolphins lead the all-time series 20–18 (including postseason). The first meeting occurred on October 2, 1966, where the Chargers won 44–10.
: Quarterback Justin Herbert escaped a sack from Jaelan Phillips to complete a 42-yard pass to Ladd McConkey, putting the Chargers in scoring range.
: De’Von Achane led the Dolphins with 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while the Chargers' Kimani Vidal notched his first career 100-yard rushing game. Historical Significance and "The Epic in Miami"
: Cameron Dicker capped his perfect 5-for-5 performance with a 33-yard field goal with five seconds left to secure the 29–27 win.
The rivalry is anchored by the January 2, 1982, AFC Divisional playoff game, often called "The Epic in Miami," which is widely considered one of the greatest NFL games ever played.
: Before the 2025 win, the Dolphins had won the 2023 season opener 36–34 in a high-scoring shootout where Tua Tagovailoa threw for 466 yards.
: The Chargers defeated the Dolphins 41–38 in double overtime. Tight end Kellen Winslow had a legendary performance, catching 13 passes for 166 yards and blocking a potential game-winning field goal while suffering from extreme exhaustion. Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins
In a game defined by last-minute heroics, the Chargers overcame a late fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
: The Dolphins lead the all-time series 20–18 (including postseason). The first meeting occurred on October 2, 1966, where the Chargers won 44–10. The rivalry is anchored by the January 2,
: Quarterback Justin Herbert escaped a sack from Jaelan Phillips to complete a 42-yard pass to Ladd McConkey, putting the Chargers in scoring range.
: De’Von Achane led the Dolphins with 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while the Chargers' Kimani Vidal notched his first career 100-yard rushing game. Historical Significance and "The Epic in Miami" Tight end Kellen Winslow had a legendary performance,
: Cameron Dicker capped his perfect 5-for-5 performance with a 33-yard field goal with five seconds left to secure the 29–27 win.
