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Chargers Favored Over Dolphins Despite Mounting Injuries Ahead of Week 6 Matchup

Miami enters with the league’s worst run defense after yielding 871 rushing yards through five games.

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Tua Tagovailoa #1 and Aaron Brewer #55 of the Miami Dolphins lines up during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 05, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle celebrates after scoring against Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Overview

  • Los Angeles (3-2) visits Miami (1-4) on Sunday, Oct. 12 at Hard Rock Stadium with an early afternoon kickoff on CBS.
  • Sportsbooks list the Chargers by roughly 3.5 to 4.5 points, and most USA TODAY panelists picked Los Angeles to cover.
  • The Chargers’ offensive front is banged up with tackles Joe Alt (ankle) and Rashawn Slater (knee) and guard Mekhi Becton (hand) on injury lists, though reports note Alt and Becton could play.
  • Justin Herbert has been sacked 17 times (tied for third-most) and has thrown four interceptions, reflecting protection issues and rising pressure.
  • Local writers see a plausible home upset given Miami’s early start advantage and L.A.’s travel and injuries, even as broader expert consensus leans Chargers.