Raiders vs Dolphins: 10 Keys to the Game for Miami

Week 1 couldn't have been more unkind to the Dolphins, but the football gods are compensating by sending a banged up Oakland Raiders team to Miami in Week 2. 

The Raiders' injury report includes marquee names such as Jacoby Ford, Denarius Moore, Rolando McClain, Ronald Bartell and Taiwan Jones. Ford and Bartell have already been ruled out, and McClain, Moore and Jones were limited in practice this week. 

To make matters more favorable, the Raiders played on Monday night. So, not only did they have a short week of rest and preparation, but they also have to fly across the country. 

However, none of these factors will matter if the Dolphins play as poorly as they did last week. This is a golden opportunity for Joe Philbin and Ryan Tannehill to curb the aura of pessimism and ineptitude currently surrounding the franchise. 

If the Phins follow these 10 keys, then they can emerge from Week 2 at .500. 

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