Oct 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a go towards the Washington Commanders within the second half at SoFi Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Photographs The Los Angeles Chargers have misplaced two in a row after a promising 3-0 begin whereas the Miami Dolphins misplaced any momentum they’d from a Monday Night time Soccer win over the Jets final Sunday following a disappointing loss at Carolina.
Each side will attempt to get again on monitor after they conflict on Sunday afternoon in Miami Gardens, Fla.
The Chargers (3-2) watched a 10-0 first-quarter lead slip away in what resulted in a 27-10 loss at residence towards the Washington Commanders.
In the meantime, the Dolphins (1-4) let a 17-0 first-half lead evaporate earlier than shedding 27-24 to the Panthers.
Whereas Miami’s season seems to be fading away following its newest setback, the Chargers nonetheless have time to show their fortunes round if they’ll snap their two-game skid.
Los Angeles continues to take care of accidents to key gamers, together with beginning working again Omarion Hampton, who was positioned on injured reserve with an ankle damage on Monday. It’s going to maintain him sidelined for a minimum of the subsequent 4 video games.
With out Hampton, the Chargers will flip to working backs Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal to select up the slack. The Chargers additionally signed veteran Nyheim Hines to their observe squad.
It may not matter a lot if Los Angeles cannot shore up an offensive line ravaged by accidents after shedding tackles Rashawn Slater, who’s out for the season with a torn patellar tendon, and Joe Alt (excessive ankle sprain), who missed the group’s Week 5 matchup.
Go safety issues compounded the Chargers’ points final week. Justin Herbert was sacked 4 instances by Washington and has taken 16 sacks for the season, which is tied for third-most within the NFL.
Expensive penalties negating key first downs was one other problem in final week’s loss.
“We’re adequate to beat some [mistakes], however that you must decrease them,” Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh stated. “That is an space that we have to get higher at.”
The Dolphins misplaced Tyreek Hill two weeks in the past to a season-ending knee damage, however their passing sport had certainly one of its greatest performances of the season towards the Panthers.
Tua Tagovailoa, restricted in observe Wednesday with thumb and hip points, threw for 256 yards and three landing passes with out an interception towards the Panthers. He appeared to revive the reference to receiver Jaylen Waddle, who caught a season-high six passes for 110 yards and a landing. Tight finish Darren Waller, who sat out Wednesday’s observe to relaxation, continued to shine in his second begin of the season, catching 5 passes for 78 yards and a landing.
The Dolphins’ dashing sport was nearly non-existent in Week 5 with simply 19 yards on the bottom.
Miami additionally could not decelerate Carolina’s floor assault, led by Rico Dowdle, who ran for a career-high 206 yards and a landing on 23 carries.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel stated Wednesday that his group cannot take the Chargers’ depleted backfield or weakened offensive line frivolously simply because much less skilled working backs will doubtless be dealing with the ball.
“Any given week, for those who take any foot off the fuel, any man whether or not you recognize him or not — I am undecided for those who knew who No. 5 was final week, regardless, you must deal with him,” McDaniel stated. “That shall be our focus. There’s all the time gifted runners on every group or they would not be there. They’ll stress us and we are going to see if we’re prepared for them, or they’re going to introduce themselves to us in the way in which we do not need.”
The Dolphins positioned cornerback Cornell Armstrong (hamstring) on IR, and signed security Jordan Colbert to their energetic roster and Kendall Sheffield to their observe squad.
Linebacker Tyrel Dodson (concussion) didn’t observe Wednesday whereas offensive linemen Lary Borom (thumb), Aaron Brewer (pectoral), defensive again Elijah Campbell (quad), cornerback Storm Duck (ankle) and receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (knee) had been restricted.
For the Chargers, receiver Keenan Allen took a veteran relaxation day whereas Alt (ankle), receiver Derius Davis (knee), linebacker Bud Dupree (hamstring), defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand (groin), guard Trey Pipkins III (knee) and defensive again Ja’Sir Taylor (sickness) didn’t observe. Guard Mekhi Becton (hand), receiver Quentin Johnston (hamstring), linebacker Denzel Perryman (ankle) and offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer (knee) had been restricted.
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