Overview
- Los Angeles (3-2) visits Miami (1-4) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium, with most sportsbooks listing the Chargers as roughly a 3.5–4.5 point favorite.
- The Chargers’ tackle depth took another hit as Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins were ruled out on the final injury report, with Austin Deculus and Bobby Hart expected to start and Rashawn Slater already out for the season.
- Rookie running back Omarion Hampton went on injured reserve with an ankle injury after Najee Harris’ season-ending Achilles tear, leaving Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal to handle carries.
- Miami continues without Tyreek Hill after his season-ending knee injury, while Tua Tagovailoa appeared on the injury report with hip and thumb issues but is expected to play after a 256-yard, three-TD outing featuring Jaylen Waddle and Darren Waller.
- A central matchup pits the Dolphins’ NFL-worst run defense (about 174.2 rushing yards allowed per game) against a depleted Chargers backfield, as Los Angeles also looks for a spark from newly acquired pass rusher Odafe Oweh.