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.
'Mando----for what it's worth, Mandich & Rose are agreeing w/ you big-time re Moss/Allen
Posted by: C. Little | November 23, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Beef Sez:DONT KNOW WHATS WORSE DIERDORFFS HOMERISM OR MANDACH ON RADIO
Posted by: BEEF SUPREME | November 23, 2008 at 03:05 PM
nice edge blitz
Posted by: ziggy | November 23, 2008 at 03:05 PM
jason needs help
Posted by: dolphanforlife | November 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Have I mentioned that Moss vs Allen is a terrible matchup for the Dolphins? Have I said that yet?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM
I'm starting to agree with you about J Allen he is being owned by Moss
Posted by: Beerphin | November 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Yeah, they need to take J. Allen off of Moss now.
Posted by: Joel | November 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Kick Barney Frank's butt...
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM
We need Jason Allen off the field!
Posted by: nyfinfan | November 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM
keep hitting Cassel boys take him out!!!!!
Posted by: ziggy | November 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM
What is going on, picking us apart.
Posted by: Joel | November 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM
What is NE's 3rd down conversion percentage today?
Posted by: The New Kid | November 23, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Jason Allen has been exposed today.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Beef Sez:DONT KNOW WHATS WORSE DIERDORFFS HOMERISM OR MANDACH ON RADIO
Posted by: BEEF SUPREME | November 23, 2008 at 03:07 PM
I'm starting to think that moss v. Allen is a bad matchup.
Posted by: matt, st. louis | November 23, 2008 at 03:07 PM
what a Fuc@ing shock!!!!!!!!!!! DAMMIT!!
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:07 PM
damn this is a good game!!!
Posted by: farrington07 | November 23, 2008 at 03:07 PM
were going to loose this game cause we cant get to the qb
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Wow
Dierdoff is ridiculous he is such a tool
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Cassell is hurt or faking an injury. Keep taking shots at him. This ain't over yet.
Beat the Pats, the NFL, the refs, and the media.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Whose #3 QB for NE mando?
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Honestly, if the coaching staff doesn't adjust and give Allen help, it is on them.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Where is Michael Lehan when you need him?
Posted by: Beerphin | November 23, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Are the coaches going to give J Allen some help or what
Posted by: bernski | November 23, 2008 at 03:09 PM
they need to do some serious blitzing
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Jason Allen has notified the front office that he has officially changed his name to TOAST.
Posted by: ziggy | November 23, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Its Randy Moss, they dont know about double coverage huh? Come on D, I sware I hat that annoucer Dan they need to fire him...Billcheat maybe pay him to make cassell look so good i hate that annoucer
Posted by: farrington07 | November 23, 2008 at 03:09 PM
We can't stop them. That's all there is to it. The defensive schemes are horrible, and we blitz until it stops working one play. We can't let one completion change the way we pressure Cassel!!!!
Posted by: PhilDolphan | November 23, 2008 at 03:09 PM
NE qbs are Kevin O'Connell and Matt Gutierrez behind cassell
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Every other team in the league triples Randy Moss we leave him singled up. Boy coaching really sucks today. Jason Allen is being made to look like a B@#%%. Way to help out your players coach
Posted by: dolphanforlife | November 23, 2008 at 03:10 PM
The Beef Sez:I COULD SMELL THAT SECONDARY BEING BURNT ALL THE WAY UP HERE AND IAM IN NOSE BLEED SECTION
Posted by: BEEF SUPREME | November 23, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Exposed-- today-- Mando!!!!!!!????
The only reason he was a 1st rnd pick, is cause Nick Satan loves SEC guys!!!
Posted by: Livefrom305 | November 23, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Ok Mando, what about Will on Moss and let J ALlen take Welker ?
Posted by: The Boz in Oz | November 23, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Gotta answer back to them with a score here
Posted by: tjh | November 23, 2008 at 03:11 PM
If we double Moss we can't blitz. If we don't blitz we don't get any pressure. We need pressure against the rookie QB. One or the other.
Posted by: ummm | November 23, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Miami can't stop the New England passing game. Pure and simple.
Posted by: Robert Hart | November 23, 2008 at 03:11 PM
This game has been back and forth so far. Lets just remeber that we own the 4th quarter. Keep matching them score for score and we will win it late.
Posted by: ziggy | November 23, 2008 at 03:11 PM
hey mando this whole defense is horrible.your singling out ..allen is out of control.cassell has all day to throw,no pass rush welker is catching everything on the other dbs
Posted by: paul | November 23, 2008 at 03:12 PM
These Sundays just keep more and more nerve wracking.
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:12 PM
WHY ARENT WE PRESSING RANDY MOSS? WHY ARENT WE PRESSING RANDY MOSS? WHY ARENT WE PRESSING RANDY MOSS? WHY ARENT WE PRESSING RANDY MOSS? WHY ARE WE PRESSING RANDY MOSS? WHY ARENT WE PRESSING RANDY MOSS? have i enthusized my point enough???????????????????????
Posted by: Chase | November 23, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Keep Jason Allen on Moss, but give safety help. I have no problem with that, but give the help. Hey, give us a shoot out. When was the last time we were in one of these? Go, get them.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 03:13 PM
Just got here so I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this but Belichicks crew came up with a very smart game plan against our D. Keeping Joey off of the field as much as possible running the shotgun and attack our weaker dbs in Allen and Culver.
Posted by: Account Deleted | November 23, 2008 at 03:13 PM
No huddle. No huddle.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 03:13 PM
"These Sundays just keep more and more nerve wracking." Nice to have something wo worry about again...
Posted by: tjh | November 23, 2008 at 03:13 PM
That pass to Ginn was dangerous. Can't go back to well with that - will get an INT
Posted by: Andrew H | November 23, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Paul, did you see the last drive? Of course I'm singling out Allen. He's given up two TDs today.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 03:15 PM
People are making plays, it's Allen who is being ISOLATED! and it's good game planning by NE. Our coaches have to adjust!!
Posted by: nyfinfan | November 23, 2008 at 03:15 PM
six million $ still well invested
Posted by: KG | November 23, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Ginn playing w/ confidence.
Posted by: Joel | November 23, 2008 at 03:15 PM
nice ted ginn
Posted by: farrington07 | November 23, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Need a LITTLE more ZIP on 10 yard throws pleaze.
Posted by: Andrew H | November 23, 2008 at 03:15 PM
The beautiful thing about this is the Patriots can't stop Miami.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 03:15 PM
OH MAN! the franchise!
Posted by: | November 23, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Jake Long is down. Not good.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 23, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Man, who is the back up tackle? Anthony Alabi? Geez...
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 23, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Long is hurt
Posted by: damn | November 23, 2008 at 03:16 PM
The Beef Sez:UR RIGHT DIERDORFF IS A GIANT TOOL.
Posted by: BEEF SUPREME | November 23, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Long down, not good. whose the backup LT? Long will be out at least a play.
Posted by: Joel | November 23, 2008 at 03:16 PM
oh My God Jake Long is injured....
Posted by: farrington07 | November 23, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Thank you people. Some of you never dissapoint with your endless whining and second guessing. It must be a joy to watch a game with you. 'Oh my god WTF THEY SUCK'!!!! 'Yippeee we scored, we're the best again'! I'm out.
Posted by: Account Deleted | November 23, 2008 at 03:16 PM