Dolphins vs. Chargers: 5 Halftime Adjustments San Diego Must Make

It's a big game today for the San Diego Chargers as they take on the visiting Miami Dolphins. The Bolts are looking to improve their 2-1 record and stay on top of the AFC West. 

Here are five adjustments San Diego must make if they want to leave with the win. 

More Vincent Jackson 

Jackson has had a tremendous amount of success this season running routes both inside the slot and in the single receiver set. The Chargers should run more plays for Jackson over the middle of the field so he can use his size to his advantage, while still looking for him deep, to attack the Dolphins' injury battered secondary. 

Ryan Matthews in the Red Zone

Matthews had a lot of red zone success in last week's win against the Chiefs. In the second half the Chargers should look to Matthews to finish their drives by either lining him up outside as a receiver or having him run screens in the backfield 

Stop the Stupid Penalties

The Chargers need to eliminate their stupid penalties in the second half. They already had an unnecessary roughness call inside the red zone that limited them to a field goal. San Diego must clean up their mistakes in the second half, especially in the red zone. 

Take Advantage of Opportunities

SD need to take advantage of gifts in the second half. Midway through the first quarter the Bolts picked off a Chad Henne pass but were unable to put any points on the board. If San Diego wants to move to 3-1 they need to use turnovers and favorable field position to their advantage. 

Keep Bringing the Heat 

The Chargers' heavy pressure already took Dolphins' QB Chad Henne out. Whether an inexperienced Moore, or an injured Henne is in the game, Miami needs to continue to bring the heat to rush the Dolphins' QBs into mistakes and wear down their O-Line.