Miami Dolphins vs. San Diego Chargers: Last Minute Spread Info and Predictions

The Miami Dolphins and Tony Sparano are desperate for a victory this week against the San Diego Chargers.

The Chargers are 2-1 on the season, with their only loss coming at Foxboro against the San Diego Chargers, while the Miami Dolphins look like a team who is sucking for Luck.

This week is a big week for both teams, but another loss for the Dolphins, and Sparano may be out of a job.

Where: Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego, California)

When: Sun, Oct. 2 at 4:15 p.m. EST

Watch: CBS, DirecTV 717

Over/Under: San Diego Chargers (44.5)

Both these teams struggled to score last week, so it's tough to think that this game will go over. The Chargers offense is going to struggle without Antonio Gates, while the Miami Dolphins might not have Daniel Thomas, who is a game-time decision.

Reggie Bush certainly can't carry the load for the Dolphins, so don't expect a lot of points out of them either.

Bet the under in this one.

Betting Line: San Diego Chargers (-7)

The Chargers offense is just going to be too much for the Dolphins to handle in this one. Vincent Jackson and Philip Rivers will be connecting on a regular basis in this one, while Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert should dominate on the ground.

Don't expect the Dolphins to put up a lot of points, in what should be an easy victory for the Chargers.

San Diego should be able to cover the spread in this one.

Injury Report:

Here is the official injury report for both teams courtesy of NFL.com,

Yeremiah Bell	S	Not Injury-related	Did Not Participate In Practice	--
Jason Taylor	LB	Not Injury-related	Did Not Participate In Practice	--
Tony McDaniel	DE	Hand	Did Not Participate In Practice	Out
Vontae Davis	CB	Hamstring	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Koa Misi	LB	Neck	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Daniel Thomas	RB	Hamstring	Limited Participation in Practice	Questionable
Will Allen	CB	Hamstring	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Vernon Carey	G	Shoulder	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Roberto Wallace	WR	Quadriceps	Full Participation in Practice	Probable

Luis Castillo	DE	Tibia	Did Not Participate In Practice	--
Jacques Cesaire	DE	Knee	Did Not Participate In Practice	--
Malcom Floyd	WR	Groin	Did Not Participate In Practice	--
Antonio Gates	TE	Foot	Did Not Participate In Practice	--
Vincent Jackson	WR	Abdomen	Did Not Participate In Practice	--
Quentin Jammer	CB	Hamstring	Did Not Participate In Practice	--
Ryan Mathews	RB	Foot	Did Not Participate In Practice	--
Corey Liuget	DE	Ankle	Full Participation in Practice	--

Fantasy Big Plays

Vincent Jackson

Jackson has been on fire this year for the San Diego Chargers, and that should continue this week against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins give up more fantasy points to opposing QBs than every team in the NFL except the New England Patriots.

Look for Rivers and Jackson to connect early and often in this game.

Brandon Marshall

Marshall is the only player worth playing for the Miami Dolphins this week. Daniel Thomas may not play, which hurts fantasy owners, as he has been playing very well so far this year.

In PPR leagues, Marshall will be one of the best receivers this week, as he will bring in at least seven passes and a touchdown.

Keys to Victory for Chargers:

The Chargers simply need Philip Rivers to have a good game. Whenever he struggles, the team struggles.

If he has a solid game this week, the Chargers should cruise to a comfortable victory.

Keys to Victory for Dolphins:

The Miami Dolphins are going to need a lot to go their way if they want to win this game. Not only do they need to contain Rivers, but they also need to create turnovers.

They are also going to need their running backs to step up. If the Dolphins struggle to run the ball in this game, they will have no chance of winning this game. They are going to need to keep the ball out of Rivers' hands, or they will be dismantled by the Chargers. 

Prediction:

Miami Dolphins 14
San Diego Chargers 24