NFL Week 5: Trends which will decide each game

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills calls a play against the Las Vegas Raiders at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on October 4, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bills defeated the Raiders 30-23. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 04: Head coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins reacts against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Miami Dolphins (1-3) at San Francisco 49ers (2-2), 4:05 pm

Dolphins: The Miami running game is making steady improvement. A year ago, the Dolphins were dead last in the league in rushing yards per game and only managed at least 100 yards on the ground in only three contests. Brian Flores’ club ran for 103 yards in last week’s loss to Seattle, the second straight game the club hit the century mark.

49ers: Last Sunday night, the Niners dropped another home game with a 25-20 loss to the Eagles. Due to injuries and inefficiency, Kyle Shanahan has utilized three different quarterbacks in Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Mullens and C.J. Beathard. The club has allowed 13 sacks but it’s worth noting that Mullens has already been dropped eight times.

Indianapolis Colts (3-1) at Cleveland Browns (3-1), 4:25 pm

Colts: After surrendering 27 points in the Week 1 loss at Jacksonville, Frank Reich’s club has won three straight games and outscored the opposition by a combined 83-29 count and limited their foes to 11 points or less in each contest. Justin Houston has 3.5 of the team’s 10 sacks and Matt Eberflus’ unit has an NFL-high seven interceptions.

Browns: Winners of three straight games after a 38-6 loss at Baltimore, the Browns have rolled up an impressive 118 points the past three weeks and the offensive unit has reached the end zone 15 times. The Browns lead the NFL with 182.5 yards rushing per game. The club has as many rushing touchdowns (8) as passing TDs this season.

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