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451 | SAN DIEGO | +8 | Over 39 | 452 | MIAMI | +4 | Under 51 |
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All Games | 5-3 | +2.5 | 5-3 | 4-4 | 25.6 | 13.6 | 353.6 | (5.7) | 0.6 | 18.6 | 9.4 | 329.9 | (5.7) | 1.1 | Road Games | 2-2 | +0.3 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 22.7 | 9.2 | 338.7 | (5.5) | 0.7 | 22.7 | 9.2 | 379.0 | (6.2) | 0.7 | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -1.5 | 0-3 | 2-1 | 24.0 | 11.7 | 326.7 | (5.7) | 1.0 | 28.7 | 12.7 | 395.3 | (6.4) | 0.3 | Grass Games | 4-2 | +2.2 | 3-3 | 4-2 | 27.7 | 15.5 | 367.2 | (5.9) | 0.7 | 20.2 | 11.0 | 324.0 | (5.8) | 1.2 |
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Offense (All Games) | 25.6 | 13.6 | 20.7 | 32:12 | 28-86 | (3.1) | 23-34 | 68.0% | 268 | (7.9) | 62-354 | (5.7) | (13.8) | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22.8 | 12.1 | 19.9 | 31:43 | 26-97 | (3.7) | 23-35 | 63.7% | 242 | (6.8) | 62-339 | (5.5) | (14.9) | Offense Road Games | 22.7 | 9.2 | 20.2 | 31:30 | 27-78 | (2.9) | 23-34 | 66.4% | 260 | (7.6) | 61-339 | (5.5) | (14.9) | Defense (All Games) | 18.6 | 9.4 | 19.0 | 27:48 | 24-111 | (4.5) | 21-33 | 62.5% | 219 | (6.6) | 58-330 | (5.7) | (17.7) | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 21.9 | 10.6 | 19.2 | 30:35 | 26-110 | (4.2) | 21-35 | 61.7% | 224 | (6.5) | 61-334 | (5.5) | (15.3) | Defense Road Games | 22.7 | 9.2 | 21.0 | 28:30 | 24-112 | (4.6) | 22-36 | 61.6% | 267 | (7.3) | 61-379 | (6.2) | (16.7) |
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Stats For (All Games) | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 14-7 | 50.4% | 0-0 | 33.3% | 1-10 | (16) | 1-10 | (7.1) | 6-58 | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 14-6 | 41.0% | 1-0 | 41.3% | 2-44 | (23.7) | 15-2 | (7.4) | 7-56 | Stats For (Road Games) | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 13-6 | 44.2% | 1-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 | (0) | 2-14 | (8.3) | 6-57 | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | | 13-6 | 47.5% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 4-90 | (21.2) | 1-12 | (9.1) | 8-67 | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.3 | | 14-6 | 41.4% | 1-0 | 55.8% | 2-56 | (23.5) | 19-2 | (8) | 7-58 | Stats Against (Road Games) | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | | 13-7 | 52.8% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 3-60 | (22) | 1-12 | (8) | 9-71 |
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All Games | 4-3 | +0.3 | 4-3 | 4-3 | 24.9 | 9.1 | 355.0 | (5.6) | 1.7 | 21.6 | 9.0 | 322.7 | (5) | 2.0 | Home Games | 1-2 | -2 | 1-2 | 3-0 | 24.0 | 5.3 | 347.0 | (5.6) | 2.0 | 27.0 | 14.7 | 342.0 | (4.7) | 1.3 | Last 3 Games | 2-1 | +1.3 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 26.0 | 9.0 | 356.0 | (6.2) | 1.3 | 18.0 | 4.3 | 323.3 | (5.2) | 2.0 | Grass Games | 4-2 | +1.3 | 4-2 | 4-2 | 27.3 | 10.7 | 365.8 | (5.9) | 1.7 | 20.3 | 9.0 | 324.0 | (5) | 2.3 |
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Offense (All Games) | 24.9 | 9.1 | 21.4 | 29:32 | 28-138 | (5) | 22-35 | 62.3% | 217 | (6.1) | 63-355 | (5.6) | (14.3) | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 23.7 | 12 | 21 | 31:59 | 29-121 | (4.2) | 22-34 | 63.8% | 233 | (6.9) | 62-353 | (5.7) | (14.9) | Offense Home Games | 24.0 | 5.3 | 20.7 | 26:31 | 27-148 | (5.5) | 20-35 | 55.7% | 199 | (5.6) | 62-347 | (5.6) | (14.5) | Defense (All Games) | 21.6 | 9.0 | 19.0 | 30:28 | 27-111 | (4.1) | 22-37 | 59.4% | 212 | (5.7) | 64-323 | (5) | (15) | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 22.4 | 11.6 | 19.5 | 29:12 | 25-101 | (4.1) | 22-35 | 64.2% | 232 | (6.6) | 60-334 | (5.6) | (14.9) | Defense Home Games | 27.0 | 14.7 | 23.3 | 33:29 | 32-128 | (4) | 24-41 | 58.5% | 214 | (5.2) | 73-342 | (4.7) | (12.7) |
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Stats For (All Games) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 13-5 | 38.6% | 1-0 | 30.0% | 3-83 | (29.1) | 2-12 | (6.4) | 5-44 | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 13-6 | 42.3% | 1-0 | 37.3% | 2-48 | (23.4) | 16-2 | (8) | 7-59 | Stats For (Home Games) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | -0.7 | 13-5 | 39.5% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 4-126 | (31.5) | 2-12 | (5.8) | 5-39 | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.0 | | 15-6 | 41.5% | 2-1 | 66.7% | 3-79 | (28.9) | 2-31 | (12.8) | 6-48 | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1 | 0.6 | 1.6 | | 13-5 | 41.0% | 1-0 | 49.4% | 2-54 | (23.8) | 19-2 | (9.1) | 7-55 | Stats Against (Home Games) | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | | 17-7 | 44.0% | 2-1 | 66.7% | 2-58 | (25) | 3-52 | (17.3) | 6-56 |
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| Average power rating of opponents played: SAN DIEGO 20.9, MIAMI 18.9 |
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9/8/2014 | @ ARIZONA | 17-18 | L | 3 | W | 45 | U | 24-52 | 21-36-238 | 1 | 26-109 | 24-37-294 | 2 | 9/14/2014 | SEATTLE | 30-21 | W | 5 | W | 45 | O | 37-101 | 28-37-276 | 0 | 13-108 | 17-25-180 | 1 | 9/21/2014 | @ BUFFALO | 22-10 | W | 3 | W | 45.5 | U | 37-85 | 18-25-251 | 0 | 22-87 | 23-40-205 | 0 | 9/28/2014 | JACKSONVILLE | 33-14 | W | -11 | W | 45.5 | O | 20-42 | 29-39-365 | 0 | 25-85 | 29-37-234 | 3 | 10/5/2014 | NY JETS | 31-0 | W | -7 | W | 44.5 | U | 40-162 | 20-28-277 | 1 | 21-91 | 12-31-60 | 2 | 10/12/2014 | @ OAKLAND | 31-28 | W | -7 | L | 44 | O | 33-116 | 22-35-307 | 0 | 20-114 | 18-34-282 | 1 | 10/19/2014 | KANSAS CITY | 20-23 | L | -3 | L | 46 | U | 16-69 | 17-31-182 | 1 | 39-154 | 19-28-211 | 0 | 10/23/2014 | @ DENVER | 21-35 | L | 9 | L | 50.5 | O | 15-61 | 30-41-245 | 2 | 30-139 | 25-35-286 | 0 | 11/2/2014 | @ MIAMI | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/16/2014 | OAKLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/23/2014 | ST LOUIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/30/2014 | @ BALTIMORE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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9/7/2014 | NEW ENGLAND | 33-20 | W | 3 | W | 48 | O | 38-191 | 18-32-169 | 3 | 20-89 | 29-56-226 | 2 | 9/14/2014 | @ BUFFALO | 10-29 | L | 1.5 | L | 43 | U | 21-80 | 31-49-210 | 2 | 33-113 | 16-26-202 | 0 | 9/21/2014 | KANSAS CITY | 15-34 | L | -6 | L | 43 | O | 20-141 | 21-43-191 | 0 | 41-174 | 19-25-168 | 2 | 9/28/2014 | *OAKLAND | 38-14 | W | -4 | W | 41 | O | 35-157 | 23-31-278 | 3 | 18-53 | 28-44-264 | 4 | 10/12/2014 | GREEN BAY | 24-27 | L | 1.5 | L | 46.5 | O | 23-112 | 20-31-237 | 3 | 34-121 | 24-42-248 | 0 | 10/19/2014 | @ CHICAGO | 27-14 | W | 3 | W | 47.5 | U | 33-137 | 25-32-256 | 0 | 14-52 | 21-34-172 | 3 | 10/26/2014 | @ JACKSONVILLE | 27-13 | W | -7 | W | 42 | U | 24-148 | 16-29-178 | 1 | 30-176 | 18-34-201 | 3 | 11/2/2014 | SAN DIEGO | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/9/2014 | @ DETROIT | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/13/2014 | BUFFALO | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/23/2014 | @ DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/1/2014 | @ NY JETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | ![](http://statfox.com/images/yellowarrow.jpg) | SAN DIEGO: Veteran offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris kept San Diego's man-blocking scheme for the most part intact during his first season with the Chargers. They've also turned to a full committee approach. Ryan Mathews will once again lead the rotation as long as he stays healthy. Danny Woodhead will most passing downs and, surprisingly considering his size, stays on the field in many red-zone situations. Donald Brown will have a significant role as well, spelling Mathews and Woodhead on all three downs. The trio will continue to rotate inside the 20 with Woodhead getting the most touches.
Philip Rivers found new life last year under offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. Whiz took the head job in Tennessee, but new OC Franck Reich ascends from quarterbacks coach and should keep the game plan intact. There are a lot more quick throws in this offense, keeping Rivers upright and also giving San Diego's playmakers a chance. Keenan Allen is the No. 1 target, often working the same side of the field as tight end Antonio Gates, the second receiver. Woodhead will continue to have a big role as an underneath target, stealing chances from slot receiver Eddie Royal. Allen emerged as a big threat when they threw deep in opponent territory last season, partially because teams still focus coverage on Gates. Woodhead remains a big receiving threat around the goal line, and second TE Ladarius Green appears ready for a bigger role. Malcom Floyd will be the deep threat if he can stay healthy. If not, Vincent Brown will assume that role.
John Pagano's 3-4 defense doesn't give up many points, but they finished 30th in takeaways last year and ranked 23rd in both total defense and sacks. With no significant free agent additions, rookie CB Jason Verrett is the only real upgrade here. | ![](http://statfox.com/images/yellowarrow.jpg) | MIAMI: Miami has a new offensive coordinator in Bill Lazor, a new offensive line coach in John Benton, a new starting RB in Knowshon Moreno, and a revamped offensive line. It may take a few games to get the zone-blocking scheme going. The Dolphins were the third-most pass- heavy team in the NFL last year'considering Lazor's background as a quarterbacks coach, they figure to keep relying on the passing game. Moreno figures to take the bulk of the work, with Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas (if he makes the team) battling for scraps behind him. Thomas took the bulk of the red zone touches as last year went on, but Moreno is expected to take most of these reps in 2014.
After a year as a quarterbacks coach in Philly, Lazor figures to bring a more up-tempo, spread philosophy to the Dolphins. Miami is expected to rely on Mike Wallace more often this year, especially in more catch-and-run situations. Moreno will see heavy work in the screen game. Brian Hartline figures to be more of a traditional possession receiver, with he, Jarvis Landry and tight end Charles Clay working a lot of deep crossing routes. Clay is likely to work downfield much more often than he did last season. It's an offense with some slow developing routes, so quarterback Ryan Tannehill is probably going take a ton of hits again. When the Dolphins throw in the red zone, Clay was targeted often, as was Brandon Gibson before his season-ending knee injury.
The Dolphins were able to improve their secondary this offseason by signing a couple of seasoned veterans in cornerback Cortland Finnegan and safety Louis Delmas, but this unit doesn't have a whole lot of star power other than defensive ends Cameron Wake and Olivier Vernon, who combined for 20 sacks last year. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (SAN DIEGO-MIAMI) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(UPDATES Philbin's status)
*Chargers-Dolphins Preview* ===========================
By TAYLOR BECHTOLD STATS Writer
Even though the banged-up San Diego Chargers are facing some adversity following back-to-back losses, linebacker Dwight Freeney believes they need to focus on the big picture.
The Chargers look to get back on track Sunday while putting an end to a three decade-long road drought against the Miami Dolphins, who seek their first three-game winning streak in almost a year.
San Diego (5-3) had been on a roll with five consecutive wins to claim the AFC's best record heading into Week 7 before losing 23-20 to visiting Kansas City on Oct. 19 and falling 35-21 at division-leading Denver just four days later.
The Chargers also had a difficult time at winless Oakland on Oct. 12 before pulling out a 31-28 victory.
"You have to be able to understand that it's not all bad when you lose and it's not all good when you win," Freeney said. "It's about the team that is standing at the end. We are going to play a Dolphins team that does a lot of things."
San Diego's once-heralded defense has allowed an average of 28.6 points and 395.3 yards over its last three games after surrendering just 17.2 and 290.8 in its first five.
Freeney has been playing through a sore knee, while the status of safety Jahleel Addae (concussion) is uncertain after he was knocked out of the Denver game.
On the first play from scrimmage, Addae made a hit and immediately went limp on the ground. He convulsed while remaining on his feet after a helmet-to-helmet hit late in the third quarter.
George Atallah, the assistant executive director of external affairs for the NFLPA, said the players' union is looking into the Chargers' handling of Addae. Coach Mike McCoy said the team followed proper medical procedure.
"It hasn't been our best ball. I know we are kind of banged up," Freeney added. "But this is the NFL and the other team doesn't care. So we have to find a way to somehow put our best product out there."
The Chargers will be without rookie cornerback Jason Verrett for at least this game and possibly longer with a torn labrum in his left shoulder, but cornerback Brandon Flowers was cleared to practice Thursday after missing the Denver game with a concussion.
San Diego may be able to regroup defensively against Miami, which overcame a poor showing on offense with two interception returns for touchdowns in Sunday's 27-13 victory at Jacksonville.
The Dolphins (4-3) went three-and-out on their first three series, totaled three first downs in the opening half and scored just 13 points offensively overall. They rank 25th with 231.3 passing yards per game despite posting their first back-to-back wins since a three-game run in December.
"It's frustrating. It has got to change," said receiver Mike Wallace, who was held to two catches for 59 yards while his three-game scoring streak came to an end. "We're not going to get nowhere like that."
Ryan Tannehill completed 16 of 29 passes for 196 yards - his fewest since Week 1 - with one touchdown and one interception. He's had to perform under pressure, getting sacked seven times in his last two games.
"It has to be better," the third-year pro said. "We have to get this corrected."
Tannehill has struggled in three home games, connecting on 55.3 percent of his throws for 627 yards with five scores and three picks.
In his only career start versus San Diego, Tannehill threw for 268 yards with one touchdown and one interception in a 20-16 home win Nov. 17. Charles Clay had six catches for 90 yards and the go-ahead score in the third quarter.
The Dolphins have won the past seven home meetings, including divisional playoff wins in 1983 and 1993. The Chargers haven't won in Miami since an unforgettable 41-38 overtime victory in the divisional playoff round on Jan. 2, 1982.
Now Miami might be able to extend that streak by sticking to its rushing attack, which ranks sixth with 138.0 yards per game. The Chargers haven't been able to slow the run of late, allowing 293 yards in their last two losses.
Daryn Colledge is hoping to play for the Dolphins after suffering through a migraine against the Jaguars. The guard has never missed a game in his nine-year career.
Since putting up 303.6 yards per game with 14 touchdowns and one interception during San Diego's winning streak, Philip Rivers hasn't been as sharp with an average of 228.5 yards and three picks in his last two.
The veteran has completed 56.5 percent of his passes - well below his 64.6 career mark - for 457 yards with two TDs and one interception while losing both his starts in Miami.
Rivers will try to help end the slide in Miami against a secondary that is allowing a league-low 10.2 yards per pass.
It appears Dolphins coach Joe Philbin will be on the sidelines even though he wasn't with the team for practice Thursday or Friday to attend to a family matter.
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