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| Vincent Jackson leads the Chargers with two touchdowns so far this season. |
Chad Pennington had 228 passing yards and a touchdownto lead the Dolphins past the Chargers, 17-10,on Oct. 5, 2008.
Streaks
The Dolphins have won seven in a row and own a 14-12 overall series edge, including the playoffs.
Last week
Despite dominating the time of possession, the Dolphins could not contain Peyton Manning and the Colts down the stretch in a 27-23 loss. ... The Ravens were able to withstand a late rally and held off the Chargers for a 31-26 victory.
Keep your eye on ...
LaDainian Tomlinson's ankleinjury: While backup Darren Sproles playedwell in place of Tomlinson against the Ravens, there is no doubt the single-season touchdown record holder was missed. San Diego failed to score on a touchdownon any of its five trips to the red zone -- an area in which Tomlinson traditionally excels.
Vincent Jackson's arrival as astar: The fifth-year receiver out of Northern Colorado has improved his reception and yardage totals each season and appears ready for stardom. He isPhilip Rivers' primary target on deep patterns andcould be the difference this week against a Dolphins secondary that has allowed a slew of big plays.
The Wildcat's evolution: Miami used its single-wing formation to great effect against the Colts on Monday night and has committed tosticking with the concept offensively. The next step will be if backup QB Pat White can play a role and add a throwing dimension to the package.
Did you know?
Dolphins QB Chad Pennington is 3-0 in his career against the Chargers. ... Miami LB Joey Porter is the only player in the league with five-plus sacksevery year since 2000. ... San Diego CB Antoine Casonis aiming for his third straight game with an interception. ... When Sproles rushes for a touchdown, the Chargers are 3-0.
[h2]Team Leaders[/h2]
| MIAMI DOLPHINS | ||||
| Passing | Cmp | Att | Yds | TDs |
| Chad Pennington | 43 | 62 | 359 | 1 |
| Pat White | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | Car | Yds | Avg | TDs |
| Ronnie Brown | 34 | 179 | 5.3 | 2 |
| Ricky Williams | 26 | 108 | 4.2 | 0 |
| Receiving | Rec | Yds | Avg | TDs |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | 13 | 134 | 10.3 | 0 |
| Davone Bess | 10 | 86 | 8.6 | 0 |
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| SAN DIEGO CHARGERS | ||||
| Passing | Cmp | Att | Yds | TDs |
| Philip Rivers | 49 | 81 | 688 | 3 |
| Rushing | Car | Yds | Avg | TDs |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | 13 | 55 | 4.2 | 1 |
| Darren Sproles | 19 | 49 | 2.6 | 1 |
| Receiving | Rec | Yds | Avg | TDs |
| Vincent Jackson | 11 | 197 | 17.9 | 2 |
| Darren Sproles | 12 | 167 | 13.9 | 1 |
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