"The Panthers would be the Jets of the NFC except they have one win this season, and the relevant part about that win is it was their only home game. That's the lone concern for the Dolphins. Even without Tyreek Hill, they match up well against a Carolina team that is in the bottom-third of the NFL in running and passing offense and hasn't shown any ability to win. Like the Jets, this is the kind of team the Dolphins have their way against."
"I have no feel for this game. The Dolphins' offense wasn't a threat during training camp and preseason without Tyreek Hill, so we'll see what coach Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle and De'Von Achane can do now. Run defense is a concern as is being on the road. Oh, and being without Tyreek is a bigger concern. But the Dolphins should have just enough success to hold off Carolina."
"Carolina has been very up and down the last couple of weeks and is difficult to predict, but that team just lost 42-13 at New England. The Panthers are somewhere in between that result and the previous week's 30-0 win over the Falcons, but Bryce Young and Co. don't particularly scare me. Even with Tyreek Hill lost for the season, Miami has found some things in the run game and with tight end Darren Waller in the pass game."
Dolphins enter the matchup as 1.5-point favorites with multiple close-score predictions favoring Miami. Missing Tyreek Hill is a major offensive concern, but Miami has made gains in the run game and added production from tight end Darren Waller. Miami's defense showed improvement by forcing turnovers recently, though run defense and playing on the road remain worries. Carolina has been inconsistent, with a heavy loss at New England and a shutout win over the Falcons, and ranks low in running and passing offense. Carolina's defense can produce strong outings, making the game a likely close contest.
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