Dolphins host Chargers in Week 6 seeking rebound

The Miami Dolphins will try to halt a two-game slide when they host the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. Eastern. The Chargers, who opened the season 3-0 before dropping consecutive games, arrive as roughly four-point favorites in most sportsbooks and are seeking a bounceback win on the road against a Dolphins team mired in a season-opening slump.

Miami entered Week 6 at 1-4 after a 27-24 loss at Carolina in which it surrendered a 17-point lead. The game exposed persistent defensive and discipline issues, including a run defense that has allowed 871 rushing yards through five games, an average of about 174.8 yards per game. The Dolphins have also struggled with penalties, missed tackles and dropped passes in recent weeks, and several starters are dealing with injuries. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was listed as limited in practice with a hip and thumb issue but is expected to play, while center Aaron Brewer is questionable. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill and other players are on injured reserve, according to the team injury report.

Los Angeles arrives at 3-2 but also battered by injuries and recent miscues. The Chargers are missing both starting tackles,...