Oakland Raider Run Defense Must Step Up against Miami

The Oakland Raiders face the Miami Dolphins this Sunday in what should be called a must-win game on both sides. The result hinges on whether the Raiders can stop an inconsistent Dolphin rushing attack.

With Brandon Marshall unlikely to make the trip and the quarterback situation up in the air, the Dolphins will surely rely heavily on the two-headed monster of Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown. Don't expect to see only seven rushing attempts like last Thursday night against the Bears, unless this game gets out of hand early.

If the Raiders' much-improved run defense comes up big, this could be an easy win for Oakland. If the Dolphins run the ball effectively, especially early in the game, things c...

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