The Chiefs are flying high on a three game winning streak and they’ve averaged 32.0 points per game in the streak. The Dolphins unloaded on the previously undefeated Chicago Bears 31-13 and look to keep the momentum going into this week’s game.
Look for the Chiefs to come out running the ball with Larry Johnson (816 yards rushing) like they always do. It could be tough for Johnson this week as the Dolphins only have allowed 3.4 yards per carry this season. If Johnson gets the running game going, Huard will be able to exploit the safeties with TE Tony Gonzalez (38 rec, 504 yards) down the middle of the field. The Dolphins pass defense definately can be exposed in the passing game if Huard has time, because Jason Taylor will be rushing the passer and he’s been hard to stop with 8 sacks this season.
The Dolphins finally got smart last week and just handed off the ball to Ronnie Brown who is the best player on their offense. The Chiefs don’t have a good run defense and allow 113.4 yards rushing per game and 4.0 yards per carry, so look for the Dolphins to try to pound them on the ground with Brown (621 yards rushing). After the Dolphins establish their running game, and they will, look for Joey Harrington to exploit the old, slow secondary of the Chiefs. Look for Chris Chambers to have a HUGE game against the Chiefs.
I think this game can go either way, but I’m leaning towards the Dolphins who started last season 3-7 and then won 6 in a row. The Chiefs have been getting lucky as of late, but the luck runs out this Sunday in Miami.