The most recent chapter in the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins rivalry was a dramatic 29–27 victory for the Chargers on October 12, 2025. Sun, Oct 12 Chargers won! The Recent Thriller (October 2025)
: Trailing 27–26 with only 46 seconds remaining after a Darren Waller touchdown, the Chargers relied on a 40-yard kickoff return from Nyheim Hines to gain field position.
: 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. Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins
: 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.
: 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 most recent chapter in the Los Angeles Chargers vs
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 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. The Recent Thriller (October 2025) : Trailing 27–26
: 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"