"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."
"Back in 2020, the Dolphins used the No. 5 pick on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the Chargers used No. 6 on Justin Herbert. A decade before that, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross tried to hire Harbaugh as Miami's coach. How the Chargers can win: Run the ball. Even with their top two running backs out, the Chargers can trample a defense that gave up 206 yards rushing last week to little known Rico Dowdle."
The Chargers face an inflection point after consecutive losses and will play a 1-4 Dolphins team also dealing with injuries. Rookie Omarion Hampton has joined Najee Harris on injured reserve, creating a challenge for the Chargers' rushing attack. Miami's front seven have struggled against the run, offering an opportunity to gain large rushing totals. Coach Jim Harbaugh urged players to step up. Historical links include the 2020 draft picks of Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert and a past attempt by Dolphins owner Stephen Ross to hire Harbaugh. Chargers winning keys: run the ball, contain Darren Waller, disrupt Tua's timing. Dolphins winning keys: get De'Von Archane the ball in space, make Justin Herbert one-dimensional, and protect Tagovailoa's timing and structure-driven game.
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