Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (9-3) and Tennessee Titans (4-8) match up in six key areas ahead of Monday’s Week 14 game at Hard Rock Stadium (8:15 p.m., ESPN):

When the Dolphins run: The combination of De’Von Achane and Raheem Mostert is back together again. In a game where the Dolphins had two deep touchdown connections between Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill and scored a defensive touchdown, the Dolphins finished off the Washington Commanders last Sunday with the run game and finished with 123 yards on the ground.

Mostert had 11 carries for 43 yards and a touchdown. Achane had 17 attempts — 14 in the second half — for 73 yards and two touchdowns. The status of left tackle Terron Armstead and right guard Robert Hunt will factor into the run game, but the Dolphins can also be effective when Kendall Lamm, Kion Smith and Lester Cotton are in.

The Titans, who have the league’s No. 13 run defense, are expected to be without two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, dealing with a knee injury. Linebacker and former FAU standout Azeez Al-Shaair leads his new team with 114 tackles this season after starting his NFL career in San Francisco. Edge: Dolphins

When the Titans runs: After running back Derrick Henry was evaluated for concussion in the Titans’ loss to the Colts, he did not remain in concussion protocol to start the week. A month away from turning 30, Henry is still producing but not handling nearly the workload he has in recent years. He’s still capable of handling 20 carries in a game, though. Henry averages 4.3 yards per carry, which is on par with his previous two seasons but not the 5.4 and 5.1 he posted in 2020 and 2019.

The Titans have the league’s 17th-ranked rushing attack with left guard Peter Skoronski, a rookie first-round pick, one to watch on the offensive line. The Dolphins have the NFL’s eighth-ranked run defense, and since Week 5, they’re third in that category. With linebacker Jerome Baker likely out with his knee injury, Duke Riley will be called upon to step up and also make the defensive calls. Edge: Dolphins

When the Dolphins pass: Tagovailoa threw his two deep touchdowns to Hill and he also didn’t turn the ball over in Sunday’s win over the Commanders. That’s a good sign as he snapped out of his recent flurry of turnovers. The Dolphins quarterback and NFL’s leader in Pro Bowl fan votes, in his fourth year, is one passing yard and one touchdown from career highs.

Hill remains ahead of the pace for an NFL record 2,000-yard receiving season with 1,481 through 12 games. He and Jaylen Waddle will match up with Sean Murphy-Bunting and Kristian Fulton on the outside in a Titans secondary that only has three interceptions this season and traded Pro Bowl safety Kevin Byard to the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this season.

Denico Autry has nine sacks this season. Outside linebacker Harold Landry has 5½, and Simmons’ interior pressure will be missed. It’s on right tackle Austin Jackson to continue to protect the left-handed Tagovailoa’s blind side. Edge: Dolphins

When the Titans pass: No Ryan Tannehill start in his first game back at Hard Rock Stadium since he left the Dolphins. The Titans are going the way of rookie Will Levis at quarterback. He has shown some flashes, but in six starts he is completing 57.8 percent of passes for 1,266 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Dolphins secondary with cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard and possibly the return of safety Jevon Holland will focus on limiting veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who leads Tennessee with 50 receptions, 774 yards and five touchdowns. Tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo will also have to be accounted for.

Miami can keep its vaunted pass rush going, even with Jaelan Phillips out for season. Andrew Van Ginkel showed that and more Sunday at Washington, as he also had a pick-six intercepting a Sam Howell screen. The Titans have allowed 42 sacks, fifth-worst in the league. It’s been a team effort for the Dolphins, as Bradley Chubb, Christian Wilkins and Zach Sieler are all tied with Phillips for the team lead with 6½ sacks. Emmanuel Ogbah has five in limited reps and Van Ginkel has four. Edge: Dolphins

Special teams: The Titans have one of the best kicker-punter combinations in the league, but punter Ryan Stonehouse was lost for the season with a knee injury. They’ll have to replace him. Kicker Nick Folk, however, is 24 of 25 on field goals this season, including 4 of 5 from 50-plus.

Dolphins special teams, as maligned as it has been under coordinator Danny Crossman, has been solid for several weeks now. Kicker Jason Sanders made from 49 yards out against the Commanders. It’ll be interesting to see how lineups change with Riley playing an expanded role on defense. Edge: Even

Intangibles: Miami is good at home. It’s good against losing teams. The Dolphins should keep rolling on the prime-time stage and remain No. 1 in the AFC heading into Week 15. Edge: Dolphins

PREDICTION: Dolphins 34, Titans 16.