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...