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The Rams, coming off an overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks, aim to extend their winning streak to four games.
Attack player Matthew Stafford He has passed for six touchdowns in the last two games, including the game winner to the receiver. Demarcus Robinson in Seattle. Stafford has thrown 366 touchdowns in his career and needs one to take sole possession of 10th place on the NFL’s all-time list.
Stafford and coach Sean McVay hope the star receiver Puka Nacua He learned a lesson after being ejected for hitting a Seahawks player. If Nacua stays in the game, he combines with Robinson and Cooper Kupp to give Stafford a variety of targets.
Monday night’s game could mark the return of interior offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila, who have been sidelined for seven games due to injuries. Joe Noteboom o Warren McClendon Jr. will start in place of injured right tackle Rob Havenstein.
The rams The defense, bolstered by young defensive linemen Jared Verse and Braden Fiske, has scored in four straight games, including Kamren Kinchens’ 103-yard interception return against the Seahawks.
The Dolphins are 2-6 under coach Mike McDaniel, but three of those losses came when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined for four games after being placed on injured reserve due to a concussion. Tagovailoa has played in two games since returning, including last week’s 30-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
If Tagovailoa finds his groove, he’ll be able to rely on a variety of weapons, including dual-threat running backs De’Von Achane and Raheem Mostert. Receiver Tyreek Hill could be a game-time decision due to a wrist injury. Jaylen Waddle and former Ram Odell Beckham Jr. are other talented targets. The Dolphins defense is led by former Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
Key injuries
RAM: OL Rob Havenstein (ankle, out); DL Neville Gallimore (shoulder, out); S Kam Curl (knee, questionable but expected to play); OL Kevin Dotson (ankle/knee, questionable but expected to play); LB Christian Rozeboom (neck, questionable but expected to play).
Dolphins: OL Austin Jackson (knee, out); WR Tyreek Hill (wrist, questionable); FB Alec Ingold (calf, questionable); S Jevon Holland (hand/knee, questionable).
How to watch and listen to Rams vs. Dolphins
The Rams and Dolphins will play at 5:15 pm on Monday at SoFi Stadium. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. It will be available in the Los Angeles area on KCOP (Ch. 13). In Southern California, fans can listen to the game on the radio on 710 AM or 93.1 FM.
Betting lines for Rams vs. Dolphins
Who will win Rams vs. Dolphins?
Gary Klein’s Choice: Despite the Dolphins’ poor record, the Rams know their opponents’ speed and McDaniel’s full-field scheme will be a challenge. But Stafford seems to be on a roll, and if Nacua can stay in the game, the Rams will prevail. Rams 27, Dolphins 24
Sam Farmer’s Choice: The Rams have three electrifying receivers and Stafford looks at his best. The young defense is also moving forward. Miami is a different team with Tagovailoa, but the home team has the advantage. Rams 28, Dolphins 23
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This story originally appeared on Los Angeles Times.