The Dolphins were pretty much in control for the first half -- causing two turnovers on defense, getting big-play TDs of 80 yards and 53 yards -- and then the Texans got a special teams touchdown.
And that is why this game which Miami dominated is 14-13 as the teams prepare to come out for the start of the third quarter.
The Dolphins have gotten TDs from Patrick Cobbs on a 53 pass from Chad Pennington out of the Wildcat package and an 80-yard screen pass out of the base formation.
The Texans managed two Kris Brown field goals to trail 14-6, but then Jacoby Jones returned a punt 70 yards to give Houston life.
It should be an interesting second half. Join me in the comments section below for the continuation of the live blog
Did Jake give up the sack to Mario Williams or was it David Martin?
Posted by: foolio | October 12, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Mando, is there any opening lanes for our WR?
Posted by: Haywood | October 12, 2008 at 02:29 PM
our special teams isn't very special.
Posted by: Eric | October 12, 2008 at 02:30 PM
stop hating on bess he is doing what he is told its not like he is doing a terrible job. the coaches are the ones putting him in there
Posted by: spiewak | October 12, 2008 at 02:30 PM
Martin gave up that sack, Williams lined up on the other side of the line not on Jake's side
Posted by: Joel | October 12, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Some first half stats:
the Dolphins have four first downs. Texans have 10.
total yards is 208-182 Texans.
No Miami wide receiver has caught a pass yet.
ronnie Brown has 5 rushes for 27 yards, a 5.4 average.
Chad Pennington is 6 of 9 for 146 yards and a QB rating of 149.3
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:33 PM
WRs are not doing good work today yet. Not good.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:34 PM
I like Bess but he's not a playmaker on ST.
Posted by: Joel | October 12, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Dont worry bout bess we got bigger issues stopping ppl on st
Posted by: Tedginn | October 12, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Wow, Ted Ginn with a long pass play of minus-1.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:35 PM
what the hell was that?
Posted by: Eric | October 12, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Ginn is the most tentative WR I've ever seen.
Posted by: Joel | October 12, 2008 at 02:35 PM
ok we need to score
Posted by: G Money | October 12, 2008 at 02:35 PM
This is not a good sign when the Texans have three or four guys making the tackle. They're fired up.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:36 PM
what is wrong with ronnie? i think he is hurt
Posted by: G Money | October 12, 2008 at 02:36 PM
we are in trouble unless we do something
Posted by: spiewak | October 12, 2008 at 02:36 PM
good first down
Posted by: G Money | October 12, 2008 at 02:36 PM
holy crap a first down over 7 yards
Posted by: spiewak | October 12, 2008 at 02:36 PM
first down...i hope.
Posted by: Eric | October 12, 2008 at 02:36 PM
David Martin for what seems to be a first down.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:36 PM
bad spot
Posted by: G Money | October 12, 2008 at 02:36 PM
nope wrong again
Posted by: spiewak | October 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
dam. go for it
Posted by: G Money | October 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Awful spot.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
why not challenge?
Posted by: Haywood | October 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
one inch? we can get that
Posted by: G Money | October 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
good job jason allen
Posted by: spiewak | October 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Other than the FINs "dominating" one point advantage, Houston has more yards passing, more yards rushing, more return yards, more time of possession, more first downs...
Lucky for the fish they also have more turnovers...
Posted by: D.Strock | October 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Great tackle on the punt by Jason Allen. Dolphins getting valuable return from the No. 16 overall selection.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:38 PM
too much wildcat, getting old, they need to learn to play
Posted by: | October 12, 2008 at 02:38 PM
matt schaub has kept the dolphins in the game.
Posted by: Eric | October 12, 2008 at 02:38 PM
crappy spot....but what would you expect of Hochuli's crew
Posted by: foolio | October 12, 2008 at 02:38 PM
we need to d to give the o-line a spark seems like the texans want it more. plus they are staking the box.
Posted by: phil | October 12, 2008 at 02:39 PM
we need a stop
Posted by: spiewak | October 12, 2008 at 02:39 PM
bad coaching decision, should have challenged the spot on the first down try..
Posted by: Haywood | October 12, 2008 at 02:40 PM
roth is a beast this year
Posted by: spiewak | October 12, 2008 at 02:40 PM
our defense needs to step up
Posted by: Haywood | October 12, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Great work by Vonnie Holliday on the second down play. Excellent.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:40 PM
He had the 1st down, Sprono should have thrown the flag.
Posted by: Ramsterone | October 12, 2008 at 02:40 PM
i agree if we stop them then it could change the tide
Posted by: phil | October 12, 2008 at 02:41 PM
goodnight folks!
Posted by: Eric | October 12, 2008 at 02:41 PM
looks like lehan got smoked
Posted by: Haywood | October 12, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Secondary is awful.
Posted by: Joel | October 12, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Well it was a good streak while it lasted
Posted by: dolphan4life | October 12, 2008 at 02:41 PM
I give props to Channing Crowder for catching Andre Johnson from behind after his long pass play.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:41 PM
starting too look like the arizona game.
Posted by: bubbleRefuge | October 12, 2008 at 02:41 PM
That 61 yard play was bad in that it beat a corner and a safety, but Crowder's play could save a TD
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:42 PM
i hope they score then jusy maybe we'll get hungry again think they ate too much cheese
Posted by: phil | October 12, 2008 at 02:42 PM
if we don't get a turnover we are in deep doodoo
Posted by: Haywood | October 12, 2008 at 02:42 PM
Yo Armando, whats up with Rosenfels right now?
Posted by: jp | October 12, 2008 at 02:42 PM
I don't wanna watch anymore
Posted by: lgmack | October 12, 2008 at 02:42 PM
this is not looking good
Posted by: spiewak | October 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM
They can't tackle him at all...no pressure either.
Posted by: Joel | October 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Props to channing powder my butt. I he would do his job in the middle that play wouldn't have happen
Posted by: dolphan4life | October 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Johnson scores on a 12 yard pass. OK, so maybe the Crowder tackle means nothing.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM
it will be interesting to see how our offense responds to this....do they have the stones to do it?
Posted by: Haywood | October 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM
that is 17 unanswered points by the Texans.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM
ok we are down time to see what this team is made of the secondary needs to wake up
Posted by: phil | October 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM
I see what's wrong with the secondary. Crocker is getting playing time again. Trade this jackass!
Posted by: dolphan4life | October 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM
good luck on is trying to play comeback...our offense looks anemic
Posted by: lgmack | October 12, 2008 at 02:44 PM