Dolphins (6-3) vs. Browns (3-5), Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
Latest line: Dolphins are favored by 3 1/2 factors.
Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season report: 6-3): Dolphins 30, Browns 27
Two offenses within the prime 10 in scoring. Two defenses tied for twenty fourth in factors allowed per sport (24.6). The warmth isn’t round to assist the Dolphins a lot by now, however determine returning residence after a few weeks on the highway will present the distinction on this sport. The Dolphins are the higher crew, however the Browns are a formidable opponent.
Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist (Season report: 5-4): Dolphins 28, Browns 24
It’s the Chubb Bowl as Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb faces his cousin, Browns operating again Nick Chubb, who’s second within the league in dashing at 841 yards. That’s a giant hazard contemplating Bears quarterback Justin Fields rushed for 178 yards. But the Dolphins will discover a technique to win, as they’ve achieved all season. It may not be the best way the Dolphins wish to win (sturdy protection, strong particular groups, and many others…) however they’ll win.
David Furones, Dolphins Writer (Season report: 7-2): Dolphins 27, Browns 20
Miami faces one other crew that does its harm on the bottom, however it’s been operating quarterbacks, particularly, which were a problem for the Dolphins. They have achieved nicely at stopping the standard run sport via opposing operating backs. With that stated, they need to be capable to curtail Nick Chubb’s effectiveness. Miami retains rolling into the bye week in a return to Hard Rock Stadium after two weeks on the highway.
Kathy Laughlin, Sports Editor (Season report: 7-2): Dolphins 34, Browns 30
Cleveland is coming off a win and a bye week, so the Browns are rested and have had time to prepare. Certainly, quarterback Jacoby Brissett is aware of a factor or two concerning the Dolphins’ protection, since he was with Miami final season. That stated, Tua Tagovailoa and his excellent receivers ought to be capable to put loads of factors on the board. The largest concern is whether or not the Dolphins’ protection can get it collectively.
Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor (Season report: 5-4): Dolphins 23, Browns 20
Tua Tagovailoa has been on a roll. Despite lacking two video games with accidents, he leads the league in passer ranking (115.9), yards per try (9.2), landing proportion (6.9) and web yards per play (8.5). He hasn’t thrown an interception in his previous 115 dropbacks and Miami has quietly improved its per-carry operating common by 11.1 p.c since final 12 months, from 3.68 yards a run to 4.09. The Browns, who’re making an attempt to maintain their slim playoff hopes alive till Deshaun Watson arrives, have been higher than anticipated with Jacoby Brissett.
Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports Editor (Season report: 6-3): Dolphins 26, Browns 24
The Browns are 3-5, however, coming off their bye week, have proven themselves to be a harmful crew with a shedding report. The have overwhelmed the Cincinnati Bengals and 4 of their losses have come by three factors or fewer, and Cleveland boasts arguably the perfect move rusher within the NFL in Myles Garrett, who has 7.5 sacks and 11 quarterback hits in his seven video games this season. The Browns, with Deshaun Watson nonetheless serving his suspension, has had the Dolphins’ 2021 backup quarterback, Jacoby Brissett, enjoying in Watson’s stead. Brissett has mainly performed like a backup (with an 86.8 passer ranking), however he has had moments of brilliance, with three video games of a passer ranking of at the very least a 106.5. And, whereas a lot much less cellular than a Justin Fields, Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen, Brissett has gone 10 for 11 changing first downs on third- and fourth-and-1 performs.
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