Well, the Dolphins offense picked up where it left off Monday night, keeping the ball, driving the ball, and not scoring TDs.
The Dolphins drove from their own 2 yard line to the San Diego 1 yard line in the first quarter and didn't score.
A fumble went out of the end zone, resulting in a touchback for the Chargers.
So we were locked up at 0-0. But the Chargers then went on a 73 yard drive and got a FG from Nate Kaeding to take a 3-0 lead.
Join me in the comments section as the live blog continues.
Hey finfan. 3-0. Read it and weep. 0-3 typical dolphin start.
Posted by: Jets4life | September 27, 2009 at 04:56 PM
hooray!!!! we got an inch
Posted by: finfan23 | September 27, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Are you kidding me!?!? 3rd and 2 and you throw it SHORTER THAN 2?!
Posted by: Marc | September 27, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Great job CP10. Love your accuracy on all the <5 yard passes.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | September 27, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Jesus that was lame.
Posted by: scurrilous | September 27, 2009 at 04:56 PM
What was that play call? Doesn't that play need to go beyond the sticks?
Posted by: Hayden Fox | September 27, 2009 at 04:56 PM
smh why not throw the ball beyond the first down marker.
Posted by: miateamsfan | September 27, 2009 at 04:57 PM
Cobbs was open on the slant and Pennington went to Bess.
Miami's last 3 and out before this one was the penultimate drive vs. Atlanta.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 27, 2009 at 04:57 PM
WHY DOES CHAD EVEN THROW THE BALL SHORT OF THE FIRST DOWN MARKER ON 3RD DOWN!!!!!! ROOKIE MISTAKE MORON!!!
Posted by: ziggy | September 27, 2009 at 04:57 PM
The Chargers have no problem using their starting RB on returns but we don't want to use our starting WR?
Posted by: Joel | September 27, 2009 at 04:57 PM
well......one fumble, and we've retreated into our shell.
coming next series.....a pass that could actually gain a first down if caught!!!
Call your friends & family.
Posted by: Ed Isontownship | September 27, 2009 at 04:58 PM
its like one bad play and the dolphins just completely lose all momentum and give up. come on last year they had to fight til the end everygame. I at least want to see heart if im not gonna see wins
Posted by: dave | September 27, 2009 at 04:58 PM
In watching the Dolphins Chargers game from 94, I really really really missed having a QB with a quick release and a gun of an arm. Man, I miss Marino.
Posted by: Lips | September 27, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Chargers coming out with multiple receivers for this drive. So Dolphins take out Ayodele and Merling and bring in Nate Jones and Culver.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 27, 2009 at 04:58 PM
0-2 worked for us last year? Oh yea jetfan (didn't know they had any) where did that leave the Jets after our 0-2 last year? Same place they will end up this year.
Posted by: finfan23 | September 27, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Jet4life, don't the Jet have an app for you?
Posted by: D-dense | September 27, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Sweet another example of Chad P. reading his reads in reverse. Lets start in the backfield and work our way up field. Oh and another open receiver missed for his check down...
Posted by: JaxPhinfan | September 27, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Joel, Ginn only falls down or runs out of bounds. Cobbs is better.
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604084923 | September 27, 2009 at 04:58 PM
I recall Teddy returning a few punts for TD's...I think only one or 2 stuck, but, I haven't seen anyone else on the team come close
Posted by: Marc | September 27, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Wow salguero who uses penultimate ? What a geek.
Posted by: Jets4life | September 27, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Take the damn ball away!!!!
Posted by: Hayden Fox | September 27, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Channing Crowder covering Darren Sproles is a complete mismatch. I'm surprised Norv Turner hasn't exploited it more.
Posted by: Tikkanen | September 27, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Dolphins game on
http://www.atdhe.net/8620/watch-miami-dolphins-vs-san-diego-chargers
Soiled :)
Posted by: SoiledBottom | September 27, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Well said Mr. Lips.
Posted by: Andrew H | September 27, 2009 at 04:59 PM
HENNE HENNE HENNE!!!! Henne wouldve scored on that rush inside the 5 not gotten beeyatched and bleeding. WIMP
Posted by: ziggy | September 27, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Fumble!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 27, 2009 at 04:59 PM
iPhone app post just went up. Get the IT guy on this, Mando.
Posted by: Bostonfinfan | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Now we have a run game, but no passing game. All I want for christmas is BOTH!!!
Posted by: DMAN | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Cobbs was wide open on the slant on that 3rd and 2. Pennington locked on to bess big time
Posted by: Chase | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Yesss!
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Finally!!! Love it!! take away!
Posted by: finfan23 | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
finally a turnover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah baby
Posted by: dave | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
WTG MIAMI!
Posted by: joe | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Finally are 1st To
Posted by: Standley23 | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
yay another sack ! and a fumble outstanding
Posted by: miateamsfan | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Gotta break!
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
A TURNOVER!!!
Posted by: Chase | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Nice!
Posted by: Marc | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Well said Po
Posted by: MA_Phins_Phan | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Joey Porter hit caused the fumble. Merling recovers.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Hey look a turnover!
Posted by: Joel | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Can AARON WILLIAMS please get a f'n clue before he opens his dumb azzz mouth, ?
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Porter!!!
Posted by: Bostonfinfan | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
A TURNOVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See another one in three weeks
Posted by: Hayden Fox | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Merling is my new favorite
Posted by: finfan23 | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
LADIES AND GENTS I GIVE YOU OUR FIRST TAKEAWAY OF TEH YEAR
Posted by: ziggy | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Yes
Posted by: Cali dolfan | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
need a touchdown here
Posted by: test | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
about time
Posted by: Torqvaw | September 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Don't F this BIG opportunity up Tony S !
Posted by: Andrew H | September 27, 2009 at 05:01 PM
Boy, Ronnie is running with a purpose!
Posted by: Marc | September 27, 2009 at 05:01 PM
Brown for MVP again this week?
Posted by: MA_Phins_Phan | September 27, 2009 at 05:01 PM
please score a freaking td
Posted by: DMAN | September 27, 2009 at 05:01 PM
Must, myust, must score a TD here.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 27, 2009 at 05:01 PM
BTW Penne actually got credited with the fumble not Brown
Posted by: ziggy | September 27, 2009 at 05:01 PM
Go fins.
Posted by: Fins13 | September 27, 2009 at 05:01 PM
GO RONNIE
Posted by: Lips | September 27, 2009 at 05:01 PM
lol @ andrew..... watch this we'll settle for a field goal opportunity.
Posted by: miateamsfan | September 27, 2009 at 05:02 PM
Block!!!!!!
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 27, 2009 at 05:02 PM
About time we had some luck go our way! Nice effort by the defense.
Posted by: Tikkanen | September 27, 2009 at 05:02 PM