"Both teams have concerning offensive line problems. The Chargers are dealing with injuries to tackles Joe Alt (ankle) and Rashawn Slater (knee) and guard Mekhi Becton (hand) although Alt and Becton could play. The Dolphins have been dealing with injuries to right guard James Daniels (pectoral) and right tackle Austin Jackson (toe) all season. The Chargers are 1-1 on the road, winning at Las Vegas (20-9), but losing at the New York Giants (21-18)."
"The debate will continue regarding the Dolphins drafting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 5 pick, one ahead of Chargers QB Justin Herbert who was the No. 6 pick. Tagovailoa is 0-1 in the playoffs while Herbert is 0-2. Keep an eye on mobility, arm strength and ability to take hits in this game. Herbert is thought to be better on those traits than Tagovailoa, and all of those could be factors considering both teams are dealing with offensive line injuries."
Dolphins enter the matchup needing a victory and benefit from a strong home record under coach Mike McDaniel. Both teams face significant offensive-line injuries affecting key tackles and a guard, with the Chargers possibly missing Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater and Mekhi Becton while the Dolphins have been without James Daniels and Austin Jackson. Weather is mild with a West-to-East travel edge for the Chargers. Quarterback comparisons center on Tua Tagovailoa versus Justin Herbert, emphasizing mobility, arm strength and taking hits. Miami’s run defense has struggled, yielding 174.2 rushing yards per game, including two recent 200-yard performances.
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