Jon Gruden’s team has lost four of its last five games. He’s playing either backup quarterback Marcus Mariota or hobbled Derek Carr. A game that looked difficult a month ago is there for the Dolphins to take when they need it most. The Dolphins, who are 9-2 against the Raiders since a playoff loss in 2000, are assured of a winning season for just the second time since 2008.
The Dolphins can beat any team in the NFL if the run game is working, and this is their opportunity to show that last week’s 250-yard explosion wasn’t a mirage.