The Dolphins have some work to do in the second half as they have not really been able to contain the New England passing game today.
Matt Cassel has completed 18 of 25 passes for 205 yards and while Miami made him pay with an interception that set up a TD, it is not enough now. The Dolphins trail 17-14 at the start of the third quarter.
Ronnie Brown is not equalling the day he had against New England earlier this year. he has six rushes for 23 yards. He had 113 yards on 17 carries in the first game. The Dolphins have only two rushing first downs, three fewer than New England. And the Patriots aren't even trying to run the ball today.
So, like I said, there is much work to do in the second half.
Join me in the comments section for the live blog to see if the work gets done.
According to the Patriots, they have not only won 38 consecutive games when leading at half, but have won 68 of their last 70 when leading at halftime. Sheesh.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Hey, who thought we would be in this spot to start the season, especially after that loss at Arizona? Therefore, go out and attack them. In all three phases...go get them.
We are still in this thing win or lose, but we can eliminate a cheating, dirty, media-loved (see Dierdorf) team.
Go knock them out!!!
BTW, we have Bill.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 02:47 PM
The wildcat formation has been used five times for 13 yards today.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Hope Sparano earns his pay with some adjustments this half.
Posted by: tjh | November 23, 2008 at 02:48 PM
We need to break that record right now. today
Posted by: beerphin | November 23, 2008 at 02:48 PM
For greatness to occur, great things must happen...
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 02:48 PM
We need this one bad! Especially if the Jets continue manhandling the Titans. Comeon Phins!! Comeon DEFENSE, get Cassel on his back and get off the field faster!
Posted by: James | November 23, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Deep to the playmaker...Hell yea
Posted by: GINN | November 23, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Beef Sez:THERE HE IS.
Posted by: BEEF SUPREME | November 23, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Pennington completes a 46 yard pass to Ginn. But the pass was underthrown. Ginn had to slow for it.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 02:49 PM
heh, heh...Looks like Sparano earned his pay
:-)
Posted by: tjh | November 23, 2008 at 02:50 PM
nice we need more wildcat. Ginn Direct snap or end around would be great
Posted by: Beerphin | November 23, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Fasano invisible today.
Posted by: Joel | November 23, 2008 at 02:51 PM
WTF?
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Is this a new ref? I've never heard of him before and he seems confused quite a bit.
Posted by: Joel | November 23, 2008 at 02:52 PM
He still completed it. through the air for almost 50 yards pretty impressive Armando. wouldn't you say?
Posted by: Beerphin | November 23, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Bob Kraft affect
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Beef Sez:I HATE BELLICHEAT
Posted by: BEEF SUPREME | November 23, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Need points...but still attack, boyz.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 02:53 PM
They run to the right side so much more than the left, odd.
Posted by: Joel | November 23, 2008 at 02:53 PM
take QB sneak if its there now!
Posted by: Andrew H | November 23, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Believe it or not, the intensity has greatly increased this half so far. You can feel it in the stadium from the field.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Are hitting real hard.. Dierdoff is terrible please fire him
Posted by: Merriweather and Sanders | November 23, 2008 at 02:54 PM
lolol Cramerrrrr??
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Nice drive!
Posted by: Joel | November 23, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Casey Cramer!!!!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 02:55 PM
CHad's QB rating is going to be so high after this game a few more TDs every game and he'fd be there with the best in the league no doubt in my mind
Posted by: Beerphin | November 23, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Get after Cassell. Get after Cassell. Get after Cassell.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 02:55 PM
that was beautiful from Pennington, who is having a great game.
Posted by: wow | November 23, 2008 at 02:55 PM
CBS just did a listen in and there is some major hitting going on there.
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 02:55 PM
That's Cramer's first NFL TD.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 02:56 PM
This game is huge for us
Posted by: dolphanforlife | November 23, 2008 at 02:56 PM
I agree with Hayden. Attack.
Posted by: tjh | November 23, 2008 at 02:57 PM
the wind is at Carpenter's back here so he should drive the KO into the end zone. I hope.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Who cares about QB Rating? Get after Cassell, get after Cassell, get after Cassell.
Who wants to watch ESPN tonight or Fox and hear them wax poetic about Cassell? Not me.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 02:57 PM
10 TDs 5 INT this season so far ain't bad for the passing attack but it will only improve after not so fast of a start
Posted by: Beerphin | November 23, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Hmmm... decent coverage on a kickoff. Come on,D! Get the ball back!
Posted by: The New Kid | November 23, 2008 at 02:58 PM
STs coverage have been good today so far (touch wood)
Posted by: cool | November 23, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Good Job dolphins left work and came home and we are sstill doing well, come on D
Posted by: farrington07 | November 23, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Screw this, throw the kitchen sink at this guy. Pete Carroll knew what he was doing when he was a back up at USC. Who cares, we never thought we would be here. Go get his ass.
Seriously, what do we have to lose?
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 02:59 PM
The Beef Sez:BLITZBLITZBLITZ
Posted by: BEEF SUPREME | November 23, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Not that it matters, but his numbers don't show how good he has played this season.
And in order for the Analysts to give him credit he needs more TDs Wins will come if more TDs through the air in the red zone happen
Posted by: Beerphin | November 23, 2008 at 03:00 PM
14.5 baby NFL Leader
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:01 PM
sack porter
Posted by: farrington07 | November 23, 2008 at 03:01 PM
j-peezy with the sack!
Posted by: ed | November 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Matt Light has been holding all game look how he tried to grab porter after he got by him
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM
so sad.
Posted by: dolphanforlife | November 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM
This is sad. The players on the sideline had to coax the crowd to get loud on third down.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Welker needs to get his clock cleaned again.
Posted by: ziggy | November 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM
I hate welker
Posted by: farrington07 | November 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM
someone needs to whack jerkdorf in the mouth
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM
The only way we can stop their O is with turnovers.
Posted by: Joel | November 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Thats because they know the defense is playing like crap mando
Posted by: dolphanforlife | November 23, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Cassell is picking the dolphins apart
Posted by: matt, st. louis | November 23, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Moss vs. Allen. Terrible, terrible matchup for Miami.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 03:03 PM
I hate this damn annoucer, he needs to shut up
Posted by: farrington07 | November 23, 2008 at 03:03 PM
defense needs to step up again. Turnover time guys!!!
Posted by: ziggy | November 23, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Yeah, I wrote to you guys about that last week Mando. It seems the fans forgot WHEN to cheer and help!
Posted by: nyfinfan | November 23, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Dierdorf needs to get off his knees and start watching the game.
Posted by: Joel | November 23, 2008 at 03:04 PM
we need to hit the qb!!!!!!!!
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:04 PM