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Dolphins    @     Panthers                        8:15

(4-5)                        (4-5)                           NFL Network

Preview:  Both teams here are desparate to get back to .500   Incredibly both had 0-3 starts.  However I get the sense these teams are going in different directions.  Miami will have to move forward as lead RB Ronnie Brown is out for the season.  Replacing the best weapon on offense will be difficult, especially the redzone wildcat.  The pressure lies in Chad Henne to get vertical, and veteran Ricky Williams to carry the load.  Carolina on the other hand, have looked very good, and were starting to see glimpses of last years success. Strong running by DeAngelo Williams and J. Stewart has stabilized the offense, but the improved play of Jake Delhomme has this team on the winning side.  As long as Delhomme continues to protect the ball, the Panthers will grind out a victory.

Panthers -3.5                                            Prediction: Panthers 27 – 16