San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers This weekend's match-up between the Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers is an intriguing game with serious implications for both teams.

Miami at 8-5 is fighting to stay at the top of the AFC East standing, while Niners coach Mike Singletary is fighting to keep his head-coaching job.

Odds makers are calling the Dolphins home favorites against the 5-8 49ers. NFL betting lines have Miami at -6 with the total in the game sitting at 41.5.

In this improbable season, the Miami Dolphins control their own destiny with three games to play. After a 16-3 win last week against Buffalo, the Dolphins look to stay on a roll.

"The story does keep getting
better," said safety Yeremiah Bell. "This is something that's definitely sweet, going from one win to being in every game this year and having a legitimate chance to win. It's a great feeling."

Miami has done it with consistency on offense and a surging defense that has not allowed a touchdown in the past two weeks. The Dolphins are not particularly flashy, they rank 13th in the league in total defense and 10th in total offense, but they are always finding ways to win. Miami has a plus-12 turnover margin. That is the best in the NFL.

Even though the Niners are playing well, winning 3 of their last four. Miami should be able to take care of San Francisco at home. Take the Dolphins and give the 6 points.