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Quick Take: Dolphins (6-5) at Rams (2-9)

Last meeting
Jay Fiedler tossed a pair of touchdown passes as the host Dolphins defeated the Rams, 31-14, in 2004.

Streaks
The Dolphins have won seven of the last eight meetings to lead the all-time series 8-2.

Last week
The Patriots avenged a previous loss by beating the Dolphins, 48-28. ... St. Louis lost to the Bears, 27-3.

Keep your eye on ...
Running back Ronnie Brown: Brown has accounted for 10 touchdowns in the last nine games (nine rushing, and one passing). The Rams rank 30th against the run, allowing 162 rushing yards per game.

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Receiver Davone Bess: The rookie out of Hawaii could have a big impact in the wake of an injury to Greg Camarillo. Bess had a career-high five receptions for 87 yards against the Patriots last week, and could receive more targets.

How the Rams start out of the gate: St. Louis has been outscored 123-13 in its previous four games. The team must focus on getting out to a good start.

Did you know?
Quarterback Chad Pennington has a passer rating of 90.0 against the NFC. ... Receiver Ted Ginn Jr. has a touchdown in two of his past three games (one rushing, one receiving). ... Rams rookie Chris Long leads all rookies with four sacks.

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