"Miami ran the most it has all season last Monday night in the win against the New York Jets, totaling 31 rushes for 123 yards. Speedy running back De'Von Achane had 20 carries for 99 yards. It could be matchup-based week-to-week on whether coach Mike McDaniel wants to utilize his burst on the ground or use him more as a pass-catcher while giving power runner Ollie Gordon II more of a workload, like the previous week against the Buffalo Bills."
"The Dolphins made a change on the offensive line against the Jets, going with Cole Strange at right guard. McDaniel sounded pleased with Strange's contributions supplanting Kion Smith and Daniel Brunskill as Miami has another game without starters James Daniels at right guard and Austin Jackson at right tackle. Second-year left tackle Patrick Paul has been phenomenal. The Panthers are No. 23 against the run."
"Derrick Brown is one of the better defensive tackles in the game and a 2023 Pro Bowl selection. Carolina added former Rams inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom in the offseason. He's a hard hitter, and safety Tre'von Moehrig, another offseason pickup, helps in run support as the team's leading tackler (29). Edge: Dolphins When the Panthers run: The Dolphins rank 30th against the run and struggled mightily in defending it against the Jets."
The Dolphins may shift emphasis to the running game with Tyreek Hill out for the season. Miami rushed 31 times for 123 yards versus the Jets, with De'Von Achane carrying 20 times for 99 yards; usage between Achane and power back Ollie Gordon II could vary by matchup. Cole Strange replaced Kion Smith and Daniel Brunskill at right guard while James Daniels and Austin Jackson remain out, and second-year left tackle Patrick Paul has performed exceptionally. The Panthers rank 23rd against the run, aided by Pro Bowl tackle Derrick Brown, addition Christian Rozeboom and safety Tre'von Moehrig leading tackles (29).
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