Well, the good news is the Dolphins defense is alive and well. The team that averaged slightly less than 16 points per game the last three games has 24 points at the half.
Problem is the defense didn't show for the first half. The Chiefs have scored 28 points on the Miami defense -- yeah, the defense that did not allow a TD in 12 consecutive quarters. The Chiefs threw an interception on their offensive first possession.
And then they scored four touchdowns their next four possessions. Terrible effort. Terrible tackling. Terrible coverage.
Chad Pennington is 15 of 22 for 135 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Joe Montana, I mean Tyler Thigpen is 12 of 23 for 223 yards, two passing touchdowns and one running touchdown.
OK, join me for the second half continuation of the live blog in the comments section.
oh my god. a stop. first one of the day?
Posted by: Brian | December 21, 2008 at 03:26 PM
Well shut my mouth and call me grandma. A defensive play.
Posted by: mntnmanfinfan | December 21, 2008 at 03:26 PM
DON'T BRAKE THE TV JUST YET
Posted by: Dave | December 21, 2008 at 03:26 PM
F@*k me a christmas miracle, we stopped a KC drive
Posted by: Dol-Fan UK | December 21, 2008 at 03:26 PM
hey there has been a Matt Lienhart sighting. Talk about noodle arm.
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 21, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Only 18:40 and another 100 points to the end.
Posted by: mntnmanfinfan | December 21, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Porter will make a useless 4th qtr sack when we are down 17 with 2 mins and we will celebrate like a fool.
Posted by: | December 21, 2008 at 03:27 PM
there was the one interception in the 1st quarter, this was the first stop since then.
Posted by: Jon | December 21, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Wow Career Day for the opposing Q. B why is that like the 5 time ive heard that this year.
Posted by: its half empty | December 21, 2008 at 03:27 PM
TENN SPANKING THE STEELERS
Posted by: Dave | December 21, 2008 at 03:27 PM
At least one of our D linemen is working
Posted by: drsamii | December 21, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Another turnover. Get some pts off of this!!!
Posted by: BK Fin Fan | December 21, 2008 at 03:28 PM
now we use polite
Posted by: jesavius | December 21, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Just give it to Polite til they stop him. 4 yards and a cloud of ice dust.
Posted by: mntnmanfinfan | December 21, 2008 at 03:28 PM
N.Y. JETS 47
MIAMI 13
Posted by: NOT FOOLED | December 21, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Bess is friggin brilliant!
Posted by: drsamii | December 21, 2008 at 03:28 PM
AND THE game ball goes to the ......... ?????
Posted by: Dave | December 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
So KC's two cornerbacks are rookies and Ginn or Wilford can't do something outstanding against them?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
HAHAHA Ginn
Posted by: George | December 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
i'm out and nice play Ginn
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Cmon Teddy, stay focused
Posted by: drsamii | December 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
ginn can false start
Posted by: | December 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Uh oh, here come the Ginn haters again.
Posted by: Joel | December 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Damnit Ginnj
Posted by: Jon | December 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Is he on crack. Wake Ted
Posted by: klndry | December 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
You called it, Mando!! LOL
Posted by: George | December 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
how does a receiver get a false start pentalty?! thats just so stupid.
Posted by: Brian | December 21, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Stunner. In a critical moment, a penalty. Discipline!!!
PS, KC has 476 yards of total offense. Wow!
Posted by: mntnmanfinfan | December 21, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Mtmman Your Ok.
Posted by: its half empty | December 21, 2008 at 03:30 PM
When was the last time they allowed over 20 points and won? I think they will do it. The so called fans here are pathetic.
Posted by: The Bra1n | December 21, 2008 at 03:30 PM
yeah ricky
Posted by: klndry | December 21, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Joel, shut the hell up.
Ginn, freakin' WR gets a false start about once every game. That is enough to get you pulled from a college game.
Posted by: George | December 21, 2008 at 03:30 PM
First down!!!!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 21, 2008 at 03:30 PM
pound the ball....
use the fullbacks..
Posted by: Dave | December 21, 2008 at 03:30 PM
hey brian can you say direct tv. i live in jersey. north bergen and im watching the game its called nfl sunday ticket
Posted by: paul | December 21, 2008 at 03:30 PM
i also don't understand why ronnie has only 3 carries today. but hey, at least the offense is working. i'll take it. now its time for the d to step up.
Posted by: Brian | December 21, 2008 at 03:31 PM
I like how we try to establish the run when we have the wind at our backs and zero chance of moving the ball when we flip sides. Unreal.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | December 21, 2008 at 03:32 PM
its also pretty expensive, paul.
Posted by: Brian | December 21, 2008 at 03:32 PM
ok what do we due here to keep the drive going
we need a touchdown on this drive...
Posted by: Dave | December 21, 2008 at 03:32 PM
get Ronnie involved please
Posted by: Jon | December 21, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Mando, are we with or against win in 4th qtr?
Posted by: George | December 21, 2008 at 03:33 PM
this is just going to be a ricky,ronnie,cobbs show from here on out.
Posted by: jesavius | December 21, 2008 at 03:33 PM
*wind
Posted by: George | December 21, 2008 at 03:33 PM
why did they not hurry up and take advantage of the wind? Another suspect decision. Coaching has been great all year but the 4th down throw and wasting the remaining 3rd quarter with the wind. KC can pack in the defense knowing Chad can't throw the ball past 20 yards which will also help against the run.
Posted by: | December 21, 2008 at 03:33 PM
This is it. 4 qtr. WE NEED A TD on this drive. Put pressure on KC's offense again if we score & this time put Thigpen on the turf & lay some wood on Johnson & Gonzalez.
Posted by: BK Fin Fan | December 21, 2008 at 03:34 PM
Time of possession about even. We need to hold the ball for 10 plus minutes. Please!!!
Posted by: Benz | December 21, 2008 at 03:34 PM
NE 50 points up against AC who are divisional leaders! Something ain't right there?
Posted by: Dol-Fan UK | December 21, 2008 at 03:34 PM
first played showed why they shouldn't waste clock
Posted by: | December 21, 2008 at 03:34 PM
GINN FU@CKS UP AGAIN, IAM LAUGHING MY AS@ OFF AGAIN... P.S. MARC I HATE TO BE A PAIN, BUT.. WELL YOU KNOW.
Posted by: its half empty | December 21, 2008 at 03:35 PM
GOOOOD DAMMMITT.
Ginn SUUUCCCKKSSSS
Posted by: George | December 21, 2008 at 03:35 PM
He cannot throw in this direction. So sad.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | December 21, 2008 at 03:35 PM
"You're going to love Ted Ginn and his family"
- Cam
Posted by: Earl | December 21, 2008 at 03:35 PM
punt ...oh no r defence is on the field
Posted by: Dave | December 21, 2008 at 03:36 PM
PLEASE MOVE YOUR COMMENTS TO THE FOURTH QUARTER POST THAT IS UP NOW!!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 21, 2008 at 03:36 PM
how come we can only score when they do? this is frustrating.
Posted by: David | December 21, 2008 at 03:36 PM
who is #7 for AZ? this guy stinks...
Posted by: azfin | December 21, 2008 at 03:36 PM
bess dropped a 1st down but you bash ginn
Posted by: paul | December 21, 2008 at 03:37 PM
That play was not going anywhere...he had too many red shirts in front of him
Posted by: drsamii | December 21, 2008 at 03:37 PM
?
Posted by: Account Deleted | December 21, 2008 at 03:37 PM
Who cares about NE -- have you seen the weather. Az can't walk in the snow, much less play football. They also are a poor road team. They are a one and out playoff team. So NE kills them. So what. NE gets nothing, nothing, nothing if Miami simply wins. Or if NY wins.
Posted by: mntnmanfinfan | December 21, 2008 at 03:37 PM