"When the Dolphins run: It seemed uncharacteristic of recent weeks when Miami could only muster 19 rushing yards on 14 attempts - and only 14 yards from their running backs, if you remove a 5-yard scramble by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa - in last Sunday's loss to the Carolina Panthers. Lead back De'Von Achane was restricted to 16 yards on 10 carries, and rookie Ollie Gordon II had minus-2 yards on three carries."
"The Chargers' run defense is tied for 14th in the NFL, but it isn't trending well. Los Angeles has allowed more than 100 yards rushing in each of its past three games. Former Dolphins defensive tackles Teair Tart and Da'Shawn Hand have been solid contributors up front. Four-time Pro Bowl safety Derwin James is always around the ball and provides strong run support for linebackers Daiyan Henley and Troy Dye. Edge: Even"
"When the Chargers run: Here's the good news for the Dolphins: The Chargers are down their top two running backs in Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris. The bad news is the Dolphins just allowed 206 rushing yards to Panthers No. 2 rusher Rico Dowdle with Chuba Hubbard out. It'll probably be a combination of Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal running behind guards Zion Johnson and Mekhi Becton. And quarterback Justin Herbert is a threat to scramble."
Miami produced only 19 rushing yards on 14 attempts in the loss to Carolina, with De'Von Achane limited to 16 yards and rookie Ollie Gordon II negative on carries. Jaylen Wright could return after being a healthy inactive. Miami's offensive line has struggled but the team had two prior games with 123 and 130 rushing yards. Los Angeles ranks 14th against the run but has allowed 100-plus rushing yards in three straight games. Teair Tart and Da'Shawn Hand bolster the Chargers' front and Derwin James provides strong run support. The Chargers are without Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris and will likely use Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal, with Justin Herbert as a rushing threat.
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