Dolphins (0-0) at Chargers (0-0), Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS

Latest line: Chargers are favored by 3 points.

Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist: Chargers 27, Dolphins 24

Close matchup with a lot of moving parts. In the mix of the Dolphins adding Vic Fangio and missing cornerback Jalen Ramsey and maybe tackle Terron Armstead is the fact the Chargers have changed coordinators and have a healthy team since their meeting last December. That means Pro Bowlers Joey Bosa, Derwin James and C.J. Jackson will play against the Dolphins offense this time and tackle Rashawn Slater will go against the defensive line. Bottom-line: A big play or a strategic wrinkle could win the day for either side.

Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist: Chargers 24, Dolphins 20

Asking for a road victory in a season opener against a playoff-caliber team is asking for a lot. This is a game where All Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s absence will be felt because Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has the potential to do heavy damage against the Dolphins’ secondary. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel shouldn’t be outcoached by Chargers coach Brandon Staley for a second consecutive year, but McDaniel still won’t come away with the victory.

David Furones, Dolphins Writer: Dolphins 27, Chargers 23

Mike McDaniel has had nine months to chew on the Chargers’ effective defensive game plan from last year’s Miami loss on “Sunday Night Football.” I will side with the belief that adjustments will be made, rather than say history repeats itself. Plus, McDaniel now has former Chargers defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill on his coaching staff. That should help. I also don’t see SoFi Stadium as a tough road environment.

Kathy Laughlin, Sports Editor: Dolphins 24, Chargers 21

After the Chargers stymied the Dolphins’ offense last December, it would stand to reason that they can do it again. And will. Especially in LA. With a healthy defensive end Joey Bosa this time. However, the Dolphins’ defense should be stronger under new coordinator Vic Fangio, and Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel has a way of figuring out innovative ways to surprise opponents. Why not a Dolphins win in the opener?

Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor: Chargers 27, Dolphins 20

The Dolphins, who will have a tough schedule to start the season, will go as far as Tua Tagovailoa will take them — and he seems poised for a breakout year. The offense has plenty of playmakers, but its success will depend on the progress of the offensive line. The defense should be improved under Vic Fangio. But the Chargers’ explosive offense led by Justin Herbert may be too much to overcome.

Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports Editor: Chargers 30, Dolphins 17

Despite playing with a quarterback with a fractured ribcage and a torn labrum and missing their starting left tackle, the Chargers bolted through the Dolphins defense for 432 yards and what would have been a 23-10 dismantling if not for a 57-yard fumble pickup and run by Tyreek Hill. In Justin Herbert’s two games at SoFi Stadium against Vic Fangio’s Broncos, he had a 105.6 passer rating with the Chargers winning both games. The Dolphins offense was substandard when Pro Bowl left tackle Terron Armstead didn’t play last year. In the 5 1/3 games he missed due to injury, Miami was shackled to 13.7 net offensive points per game. In the 63 snaps Tua Tagovailoa played but Armstead didn’t, the Dolphins passer went 23 for 40 for 360 yards with two touchdown passes, two interceptions and seven sacks, with one of those forcing a fumble returned for a 49ers touchdown. In other words, Miami desperately needs their big man, who hasn’t practiced in weeks.