Wagering: 1.888.238.8018 - 1.888.889.4313
Customer Service: 1.877.717.7747 - 1.888.889.4368
Customer Service: 1.877.717.7747 - 1.888.889.4368
: 1.888.238.8198 - 1.888.889.4312
: 1.888.378.0888 - 1.888.889.4219
| The Miami Dolphins Attempt To Shock the San Diego Chargers |
All of the NFL Odds for this game and the entire week four NFL schedule can be found at online sportsbook BetPhoenix. Tony Sparano could be fighting for his job this week. It has been rumored that he may be fired at the end of the season barring a major turnaround. If the Dolphins don't show more fight this week, it might be his last as Dolphins head coach. The leash is certainly short. How do the Dolphins win this game? They need to get more consistent play out of Chad Henne. He has posted some decent numbers this season, most notably passing for 400 yards against New England in week one, but has faltered in the red zone. Miami has only averaged 17 points a game so far this season. Rookie running back Daniel Thomas will be counted on to be the power back that can pound the rock in the red zone. Reggie Bush has seen few touches this season, despite coach Sparano saying he would be the featured back. Bush will need to be more involved with the offense if it hopes to be effective. The key for the Chargers is to get healthy. Vincent Jackson, Malcom Floyd and Antonio Gates have all been dinged up this season. Gates went to see a specialist for his foot, and while he will play, his effectiveness will be another story. Gates was targeted 13 times in week one, but was not thrown a single pass against New England. Despite all the injuries, the Chargers rank 4th in the AFC with over 417 yards of total offense a game. While Phillip Rivers is going to be hard to handle, the Dolphins pass rush is one bright spot on that roster. Cameron Wake recorded double digit sacks last season and has continued to be a terror so far this season. Getting consistent pressure on Rivers will take pressure off of Miami's porous secondary. As odd as this seems, the Chargers playing at home may not be a huge obstacle for the Dolphins. Miami has had to pipe in crowd noise for its home games this season because the opposing fans have outnumbered fans of the home team. The only problem for the Dolphins might be the traveling. Teams traveling cross-country for games tend to have a harder time winning. West coast teams traveling east were 20-35 from 2006-2010 and the eastern teams going west haven't had much easier of a time. Another wild card could be the Chargers special teams woes. They ranked among the worst in the NFL last season and have been shaky this year as well, a muffed punt, or a blocked a punt, could change the complexion of the game. A desperate Miami team will go all out against the Bolts trying to get their first win.
|


