The Dolphins swept the Bills by a combined score of 41-19 last season.  So the Bills will be looking to get some payback in this fierce rivalry.  To do so the Bills must come out passing the football against a Fins’ D that is allowing 264.7 yards per game through the air.  That means the Bills must protect Trent Edwards (they have allowed 10 sacks) against OLBs Joey Porter and Jason Taylor who will be bringing a lot of heat.  The Bills have no excuse in this game to not get the ball to Terrell Owens and Lee Evans.  Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch will share the carries against a stout Fins’ D that is allowing only 66.0 yards rushing per game and 3.0 yards per carry.

The Dolphins won’t change a bit on offense in this game as they will come out running the ball with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams against a Bills’ D that is allowing 117.3 yards rushing per game and 4.4 yards per carry.  After the Dolphins establish the running game look for the Fins to throw the ball downfield against a Bills’ secondary that in injured and very vulnerable.  It would really help if Ted Ginn decided to step up in this game. 

PREDICTION:  DOLPHINS 20, BILLS 17

The Miami Dolphins (0-2) are taking on the San Diego Chargers (1-1) in San Diego this week and are looking to continue a seven game win streak against the Chargers, dating back to 1993.  The Dolphins have put up some strong efforts so far this season but are still looking for their first win.

The Dolphins have been doing a phenomenal job at stopping the run, as they are only giving up 64.5 yards a game.  They need to make sure they bring that same run-stopping defense against the Chargers and their powerful running game.  LaDainian Tomlinson is out with an ankle injury still, but Derron Sproles has been playing great for the Chargers.

Rivers is a talented quarterback and can rack up a lot yards, but he has thrown three interceptions already.  The Dolphins should try and pressure Rivers into making some of those mistakes this Sunday and try and get some turnovers.  Dolphins’ quarterback Chad Pennington has not done a whole lot through the air, but the Dolphins offense relies heavily on their the running game and their dangerous wildcat formations.  I think the Dolphins will have another strong game but will come up short once again, as the Chargers have too many weapons for the Dolphins to handle.

FINAL SCORE PREDICTION:  Dolphins 24, Chargers 31

The Colts will have a much tougher time dealing with the Dolphins in Miami than they did last week with the Jags at home.  That means they must protect the football.  The Colts need more out of the running game from Joseph Addai and Donald Brown against a Dolphins’ D that held Michael Turner and the Falcons to 68 yards rushing and 2.5 yards per carry.  If the Colts can’t run the ball the Dolphins will be sending a lot of blitzers at Peyton Manning.  The Fins will no doubt be doubling Reggie Wayne the whole game but that doesn’t mean the Colts won’t be throwing to him.  In any event, Tony Gonzalez had a huge game against the Dolphins last week so look for Dallas Clark to be more heavily involved in the offense this week.

The Dolphins like to run the ball and throw short passes.  They need Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams to have big games against the Colts’ D which allowed 114 yards rushing and 4.4 yards per carry.  If the Dolphins have success running the ball then look for Chad Pennington to attack them deep with some play action passing.  Pennington will stay with the short passing game if the Dolphins are not running the ball well. 

PREDICTION:  DOLPHINS 21, COLTS 20

This should be a excellent football game tomorrow afternoon.  The Dolphins will likely try to pound the football on the ground with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams as they will try to control the clock.  That’s not a bad idea as the Falcons’ allowed 4.9 yards per carry last season.  Rookie DT Peria Jerry and 2nd year inside linebacker Curtis Lofton will be two of the players the Dolphins try to attack.  If the Dolphins get the running game going then Chad Pennington will work his play action magic attempting to get the ball downfield to Ted Ginn and rookie WR Brian Hartline.  The Dolphins must protect the football in this game because they can’t afford to get behind, period!

The Falcons will likely be more balanced than the Dolphins on offense.  That means that OLBs Jason Taylor and Joey Porter must get some heat on QB Matt Ryan.  The Fins still have to be careful with that as Tony Gonzalez could burn them on some short stuff in this game.  Safeties Yeremiah Bell and Gibril Wilson of the Fins’ are hard hitters but they could have issues in dealing with Gonzalez.  RB Michael Turner will still be the focal point of the Falcons’ offense in this game so the Dolphins better tighten up the chinstraps.  Matt Ryan will also take a few shots deep to Roddy White so the Dolphins CBs could have long days.

PREDICTION:  ATLANTA FALCONS 27, MIAMI DOLPHINS 20

The Patriots will be looking to get revenge for the 38-13 smackdown that the Fins applied to them in Week #3 in Foxboro.  The winner of this game could be tied for first place in the AFC East if the Jets lose at Tennessee tomorrow which is certainly possible.  The Patriots will likely come out throwing the ball in this game with Randy Moss and Wes Welker being the most looked at receivers by Matt Cassel.  The Dolphins allow 222.6 yards per game this season through the air but they have 27 sacks this season including 13.5 by Joey Porter.  Patriots’ QBs have been sacked 33 times this season so it’s not a given that Cassel will have much time to throw the football.  The Patriots are averaging 104.0 yards rushing per game and 4.0 ypc this season despite not having a RB with over 321 yards (Sammy Morris).  The Fins only allow 91.3 yards rushing per game and 3.7 ypc so every yard will have to be a fight on the ground for the Patriots.

The Dolphins will likely keep the offense balanced against the Patriots.  Chad Pennington has played well this season and he will likely keep the passing game short but accurate as the Patriots are allowing 204.4 yards passing per game.  The Dolphins will no doubt use the “Wildcat” formation which gave the Patriots’ fits earlier this season.  The Patriots had a hard time dealing with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams and they could have trouble with them again tomorrow.

PREDICTION:  MIAMI DOLPHINS 27, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 24