Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns: Last-Minute Spread Info and Predictions

The Miami Dolphins hit the road looking to get their first win of the 2011 seasons against the Cleveland Browns. 

Neither team has looked all that great this season, which is why Sunday's game is very important.

With it being Week 3, NFL teams need to start finding a rhythm and avoid a very rough start .

The Dolphins are 0-2, but they've face two very tough teams, whereas the Browns are 1-1 having struggled in both games. 

With that said, let's delve into some specifics leading up to this Week 3 showdown.

Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

When: Sunday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m. ET

Watch: CBS 

Over/Under 

According to Bodog.com, the over/under is set at 41, which is fair considering both teams are capable of scoring at least three touchdowns. Take the over here because this game will feature more offense than defense. 

Spread 

The Browns are favored by a field goal, and this might simply be because it's a home game. No doubt it should be close for the majority of the game, but I think on team pulls away with in the fourth quarter. Take Miami with the points because I'm smelling an upset.

Key Injuries 

Cleveland wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi was limited at practice this week with an ankle injury, and his status is questionable for the game.

As the Browns' top receiver, they really need Massaquoi on the field so this could be just a little more rest.

Reggie Bush and Brandon Marshall were full participants in practice, and they remain probable for the Dolphins. However, linebacker Karlos Dansby and defense backs Vontae Davis and Chris Clemons are all questionable for Sunday. 

Fantasy Big Plays 

Despite being a little banged up, Brandon Marshall is a definite start for the Dolphins since the Browns struggle with the deep ball at times. Chad Henne and Marshall will find a groove in this game to help keep this game close.

Peyton Hillis is also a strong start in this game, and even though the Dolphins secondary is the weakest spot in the defense Hillis will still put up solid points because he thrives at finding the end zone.

Keys to Dolphins Win

Miami needs to take advantage of red zone opportunities early and often. The Dolphins have been limited to just four touchdowns in 10 red zone tries, and they've scored just 60 percent of the time, which ties them for 30th in the league. 

Chad Henne needs to have a better game than Week 2, but strangely enough the team seems to play better on the road. 

Keys to Browns Win

Slowing down the passing attack of the Dolphins is key for the Browns success. If they can rattle Henne from the start then he will falter at some point.

Cleveland's defense has been far from great, but this is a new week and a chance for them to prove they can compete. 

It won't be easy stopping Marshall, but it is possible. Getting pressure on the quarterback is crucial on Sunday if the Browns hope to win their second game on the season. 

Prediction

It's really one of the toss ups of Week 3, but I like the Dolphins to finally get that first win of the season.

It will be close throughout, but in the end the Browns will fail to slow down the Dolphins passing game. 

Miami 23, Cleveland 17