Joel Malkin's Pick:

As you've read here, LT Jake Long is on injured reserve, gone for the rest of the season.

Wow! My 8-8 prediction at the start of this year is looking tougher and tougher to match, considering this week could give the Fins their 8th loss already, and they'll have three more games left, including another matchup with the Patriots...IN NEW ENGLAND!

I could see Miami's defense making a couple of plays against the young Niners' QB, but that San Fran Defense is just too much for the lackluster Dolphins.

I'll say....closer than you think, but not good enough for Miami.

49ers 26 - Dolphins 17

And since I'll be on vacation next week, I'll give you the Miami-Jacksonville game right now:

The Dolphins BETTER beat the lousy Jaguars at Sunlife!

Let's see if Chad Henne makes a positive difference for his new team. I don't think so.

Fins 20 - Jags 10

I'll be back for the 12/23 game featuring Miami going to Buffalo for a rematch with the Bills.