When the Dolphins run: Miami's speedy 1,000-yard rusher, De'Von Achane, sustained a rib injury last Sunday, but he has a positive outlook toward playing after an X-ray and MRI came back clean. Even after he and his 92 rushing yards exited in the win against the New York Jets, second-year tailback Jaylen Wright had a career afternoon with his first 100-yard rushing game and first NFL touchdown.
Can the Dolphins claw their way back into the playoff picture? We would probably be laughed off the internet if we discussed this a month ago -- but hear us out! The Dolphins have now strung together their first winning streak of the season and sit at 4-7 entering their Week 12 bye. They'll return from the bye with games against New Orleans and the New York Jets.
Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season record: 2-4): Dolphins 18, Browns 15 Two struggling 1-5 teams. One team averaging 13.7 points. The other averaging 22.3. One with a rookie quarterback. One with a six-year veteran. The only question here is does a bottom-third Cleveland rushing game dominate the Dolphins defense.
After consecutive losses, the Chargers are at an inflection point. Can they take advantage of a get-right game against a 1-4 team that's just as banged up as the Chargers are? A big challenge will be moving forward with the running game now that rookie Omarion Hampton has joined Najee Harris on injured reserve. The opportunity to pick up lots of yards is there, as Miami's front seven have been hopelessly porous against the run.
Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson is expected to be healthy for the season opener at Indianapolis, according to coach Mike McDaniel, after being sidelined for weeks due to a 'stepped on' injury during practice.
Christian Wilkins posted nine sacks with the Dolphins in 2023 before being released by the Raiders amid concerns about his rehabilitation process and required surgery.
