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Dolphins vs Chargers: Prediction Time!


miami dolphins - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 20.7 324.7 (13th) 212.3 (14th-T) 112.3 (16th)
Def 21.3 317.7 (15th) 227.3 (26th) 90.3 (10th)


san diego chargers - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 34.5 356.0 (8th) 247.8 (7th) 108.3 (17th)
Def 28.0 376.3 (28th) 276.3 (32nd) 100.0 (13th)

It's time once again to make your picks.  But before you do, below are 10 "expert" picks for this Chargers/Dolphins rumble down in Miami:

Chris Mortensen - Dolphins Pete Prisco - Chargers
Ron Jaworski - Chargers Harmon Forecast - Chargers
Mike Ditka - Chargers Jay Novacek - Dolphins
Tom Jackson - Chargers Jason Cole - Chargers
Peter King - Dolphins Adam Schein - Chargers

There are some believers out there, aren't there?  Mortensen's pick, in particular, is interesting only because he's 41-19 on the season.  Good omen?  Bad omen?  Eh, who cares.

Well how about my pick?  Keep in mind that I'm 2-1 here on the season in picking Dolphin games (yes, that's me tooting my horn).  Of course, I've picked the Dolphins to lose in each game so far - so it's not like I've gone out on a limb.  So how about this week?  Well...

I think that Miami's offense is going to be able to move the ball on San Diego's defense.  I think Ronnie Brown could be in store for a very solid game - and, coupled with Ricky - will help the Dolphins run for 130 or 140 yards.  However, I think the best thing going for the Dolphins will be that Jyles Tucker - Shawne Merriman's replacement and a very under-rated player in his own right - may not play.  This should provide a boost to Miami's pass protection and allow Chad Pennington the time to find his receivers - and more importantly, his tight ends down the middle of the field.

On defense, I'm confident that the Dolphins will get pressure on Philip Rivers.  And I think the front 7 will be able to contain the running attack of San Diego - led by LT2.  As long as the "D" can prevent giving up the big play and Miami's coverage units can limit Darren Sproles in the return game, I have a feeling that the Dolphins might just pull this one out in Dolphin Stadium.

So I'll take the Dolphins this week, pulling out a close one, 23 - 20.

Tell us your predictions below...

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I just posted this to the side.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Oct 4, 2008 1:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Matty

ALRIGHT picking the Phins to win for the first time, good for you!
I’m not gonna make a prediction yet, BUT I will say watch a couple numbers on offense or especially SP – 19 and 15. Oddly enough I got a feeling that these guys will be a big factor in the out come of this game.

by ATS16 on Oct 4, 2008 1:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

31-17

ive said it all week. write it down….take a picture…i dont give a ………..

phins are gonna terrorize rivers….i smell a joey porter breakout to all pro status this week….2 more sacks.

Fasano….huge game. this man is our franchise tight end people…..wadda steal!

i beg them to get ginn in on returns…i beg them.

i predict a wildcat variation….bet on ricky getting the ball….and throwing it to the opposite side to wilford or martin.

1 turnover all year. chargers have forced 8 turnovers…and turned that into 51pts! they do capitalize…must keep the low turnover trend going to win

linebackers must play their gaps…both these runningbacks will cut back on you and house it.

watch for the wildcat from the chargers….itd just be to cute to beat us with it….they cant resist watch.

tedd ginn was a all state high school qb. if they are smart he will get a tim tebow package in there sometime soon.

pump fake cromartie. i saw him at fsu. he jumps routes. he thinks hes deion…make him pay. he is subject to a in and out route…..ted ginn jr needs to sell it and go. try it on 1st down around midfield

wilford scores this week.

when they spread gates out wide id like to see Bell on him….he is physically built to stay with him…and hes more athletic. if i see crowder…or crocker on him im gonna cringe.

fake punt or fg. the league is due. whens the last time u saw one? i cant remember. henne holds? john beck holding? td throw beck? id crap puppies in shock

lets get it rockin at the joe. thats another miami dolphin………………1st down!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

In Tuna We Trust

by Rzayo24 on Oct 4, 2008 2:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

quality post outta me

quality

In Tuna We Trust

by Rzayo24 on Oct 4, 2008 2:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cue matty i

“well said”

do it matty!!! gimme a well said!!!!

In Tuna We Trust

by Rzayo24 on Oct 4, 2008 2:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dude did u just wink at me?

dont go finsxfactor on me bro. lol jk

In Tuna We Trust

by Rzayo24 on Oct 4, 2008 3:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

that was a good post, i hope we do see ricky throwing a pass this week : )

by Krab on Oct 4, 2008 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

just one thing……..i hope ricky can throw lol.

In Tuna We Trust

by Rzayo24 on Oct 4, 2008 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's Sarah Palin

Just winking non-stop.

11

y not if im wrong who will remember

by qbinfin on Apr 27, 2008 3:27 PM PDT

by DolfinPhan on Oct 4, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cromartie

man…as we drafted jason allen i screamed his name. i knew how special he was. he is built like terrell owens….but hes a cb…..thats ridiculous

In Tuna We Trust

by Rzayo24 on Oct 4, 2008 3:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cant believe im missing

gotta go into work tomorrow then coach my 9yr old team then go back to work. I’m missing the whole game. Lookin forward to seein TGjr to have a big one.

by pegfin on Oct 4, 2008 12:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what kind of animals

are running the 9 yr old leagues??!!

they play on sundays during the games? what the heck are the kids gonna look up to? they miss the games.

In Tuna We Trust

by Rzayo24 on Oct 4, 2008 12:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phins will 2 in a row

28-17

Game ball goes to Pennington for throwing 3 TD’s – 2 to Fasano, 1 to Ronnie

by tenaciouslee on Oct 4, 2008 12:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Non-Fin Fans

Are actually starting to believe in the the Tuna’s plan. Believe in Now. Believe in the Dolphins.

11

y not if im wrong who will remember

by qbinfin on Apr 27, 2008 3:27 PM PDT

by DolfinPhan on Oct 4, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Ice Ice Baby

by finsxfactor on Oct 4, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Post

for prediction I’m going with
26 Miami
16 San Diego

And I’m thinking, we’re going to hear the name “Starks” mentioned quite a few times.

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory."

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 4, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Post

for prediction I’m going with
26 Miami
16 San Diego

And I’m thinking, we’re going to hear the name "Starks" mentioned quite a few times.

Ice Ice Baby

by finsxfactor on Oct 4, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

In Tuna We Trust

by Rzayo24 on Oct 4, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phins 31 Bolts 28

Miami races out to a 28-7 lead, then Bolts rally furiously to tie it at 28.
Dan Carpenter wins it on a long field goal as time expires.

by DolphDallas on Oct 4, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, cant make the prediction of Miami 30 San Diego 26...

…because if I do, then Miami will probably win it 17-7 instead. And I need better stats than that would imply for my Fantasy Football team.

I DO predict that Chambers will head to the Dolphins sideline at least once.

I also predict that Al Davis will attempt to fire Norv Turner after the game for cause, even though he’s not Al’s head coach.

I also predict a cheerleader will pop out of her top once in front of the camera (okay, that’s more of a wish)

Screw it. It’s only fantasy football….

Miami 31 San Diego 27.

by mikem1224 on Oct 4, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

gotta go with the big reality baby

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory."

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 4, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

King is picking us?

Thats the kiss of death

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Oct 4, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You guys are drinking the Kool-Aid

I want to believe, but San Diego is really fricking good. Way too many weapons on offense for us to keep up. King and Mort are overvaluing a win over a greatly weakened NE team and imagining that Parcells can turn shit into gold in four games. I’m not buying it. Prove me wrong, playas!

by ZIM on Oct 4, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

actually, i believe that's fair.

1 win can be a fluke, 2 wins against decent teams is more of a gauge. Let’s see if they can put together back to back wins.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Oct 4, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dolphins win

24-17

I guess I should have thought twice before creating my profile's name.

by Beck4Mercy on Oct 4, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GO PHINS

I like phins 27-21 GO PHINS

by Dolphan on Oct 4, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chargers

The success with the Wildcat last week makes fans overconfident, forgetful of first 2 games. Chargers are very good, and win comfortably.

by icerob on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like to see Hill have a partner in crime

To stop a pass attack like we will see with our former friend Chris

But nevertheless…Fins 24 Chargers 21

"We're the bitch of Chicago, we're the Chicago bitch."

by rangerjae on Oct 4, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Too many homers on this site

and yeah Im a homer too…. the fins win 31-0.

by Wade on Oct 5, 2008 1:25 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone here needs to get real

The Chargers are a top 5 rated team in the NFL right now. The teams they lost to were high quality teams. Now with that being said, Its all going to come down to the play calling this game. Does Dan Henning go conservative or balls to the wall. If we play conservative we get killed, if we play balls to the wall we could just maybe pull one out against a very good Chargers offense.

by Wade on Oct 5, 2008 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not homer....

…I’ve picked the Fins to lose all 3 games to start the year.

But something feels different this week…

by Matty I on Oct 5, 2008 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know whats different?

the second best person (you) on thephinsider.com actually picked the dolphins to win

Ice Ice Baby

by finsxfactor on Oct 5, 2008 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahem..

I do believe I belong in this discussion lol

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
-- Lou Holtz

by Little Nicky 21 on Oct 5, 2008 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry matty you are bumped to fourth

1. me
2T. Nicky Primetime/ Lcff
2T. Lcff/ Nicky Primetime
4. Matthew the First

Ice Ice Baby

by finsxfactor on Oct 5, 2008 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

please.....

…..I’m much lower than 4th. But that’s cus there’s some still competition here at this site!!!

by Matty I on Oct 5, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa whoa whoa

I’m definitely not tied with you bro lol.. heres the real ranking

1. Matty – its his site, he stops posting, no more blog
2. lefty
3. me
4. husker
5. rzayo

147. finsxfactor
lol you make it too easy sometimes YOUR MY BOY BLUE!!

On this team, we are all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
-- Lou Holtz

by Little Nicky 21 on Oct 6, 2008 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

too kind

(using my right fist to hit my chest while saying this) thanks for the love man!

lol

p.s. I’m still a rook…….maybe just outside the top ten somewheres….

"When we win, we're humble!" Coach Sparano 10/5/2008

by HuskerDolphin on Oct 6, 2008 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't FEEL sh****

I spect a WIN TODAY!!
And we WILL HAVE A WIN TODAY!!
GO PHINS!!

I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(21 years and counting)

by Aleta on Oct 5, 2008 7:51 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, and I remember

you being the only one predicting the Fins to beat NE. Good job Aleta.

by Wade on Oct 5, 2008 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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