Matt Ryan underthrew a wide open Roddy White deep. Jason Elam missed a field goal after the Dolphins defense stonewalled the Falcons following a Chad Pennington fumble. That's why it was still 0-0 after the first quarter of the Dolphins season.
With 8:37 left in the second, Ryan hit Ovie Mughelli for a touchdown set up by a couple of catches by Tony Gonzalez that highlighted his talent and the Dolphins difficulty in matching up against him.
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Pennington needs to come through
Posted by: Tommya | September 13, 2009 at 01:47 PM
We'll see the Wildcat if we can get to midfield.
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 01:48 PM
The spread offense is in effect.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 13, 2009 at 01:50 PM
White looked hesitant on that run.
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 01:50 PM
this offense is starting to concern me. Yikes.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 13, 2009 at 01:51 PM
no playmakers
Posted by: Eric | September 13, 2009 at 01:51 PM
F@#$ the Dolphins! This is the dumbest football I have ever seen. Is this what I waited all season for!
Posted by: dolphanforlife | September 13, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Stupid playcalling on 2nd down. Our coaches doing pretty poorly today as well.
Posted by: Andrew H | September 13, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Not looking good...!
Posted by: Richard3000 | September 13, 2009 at 01:52 PM
way to hang in and create a play Chad. Ugh this is pathetic
Posted by: ziggy | September 13, 2009 at 01:52 PM
If I were White I'd add an extra 30 lbs. of muscle for next year.
Posted by: Tommya | September 13, 2009 at 01:52 PM
They look out of sync and no rhythm whatsoever.
Posted by: matt | September 13, 2009 at 01:52 PM
one word sums up our team thus far SCARED!!!
Posted by: ziggy | September 13, 2009 at 01:53 PM
ARMANDO why is the offense concerning you,..........NOW it's freaking the 1st week, these bozo's had all OFF SEASON TO WORRY ABOUT THIS......
Posted by: Hannibal | September 13, 2009 at 01:53 PM
now we get to watch what an offense should look like
Posted by: ziggy | September 13, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Pennington looks horrible..scared..un decisive
Posted by: OinOland | September 13, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Need to force a turnover to get some momentum; need it NOW
Posted by: Andrew H | September 13, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Let's see. Jake Long gets pancaked and Matt Ryan is on his way to a 300 yard game. Yeah Bill Parcels is a genius!
Posted by: dolphanforlife | September 13, 2009 at 01:54 PM
where's sean smith???
Posted by: cneighbor | September 13, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Welcome to the reality that is an average team at best now having to play good football teams ... you know like the Ravens were in the playoffs.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | September 13, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Remember that the Dolphins offense takes a while to get going and is supposed to wear opponents down. Do not give up on them!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 13, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Very good against the run so far!!! That's a huge plus
Posted by: Krome24s | September 13, 2009 at 01:55 PM
This secondary is pretty quick to celebrate, lets be professional.
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Anyway, it makes no sense to give up on the O in the second quarter of the regular-season opener.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 13, 2009 at 01:56 PM
We need to BELIEVE! It's a 4 quarter game
Posted by: Belive in the Fins | September 13, 2009 at 01:56 PM
We are still in it.
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 13, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Can't believe they went 3 and OUT and that was with us giving them 5 free yards. We get a score here going into the half and then we're feeling OK going into 3rd quarter.
Posted by: Andrew H | September 13, 2009 at 01:57 PM
STOP over reacting.
This is Dolphin football. Close to the end. Wish it wasn't but it is. on the good side we are playing poorly out of sync on offense yet only down 7
Posted by: Belive | September 13, 2009 at 01:57 PM
big A.....let's see what kind of BALL.........SSSS YOU REALLY HAVE......
when this game is over if we win or lose, ask these BOZO's .
WHY THE HECK IS BESS return anything he is HORRIBLE, my 2 legged dog can run faster than him......
Posted by: Hannibal | September 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM
were in a hostile environment, it's atlanta's first game, the towels r waving, the place is rocking and were playing the new greatest show on turf with atlanta's offense, i expected us to be shell-shocked for the first qtr or so, once we get going we will make it a game, but we need more pressure in matt's face, i still like our chances.
Posted by: chuck | September 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM
I'm with ya on that Mando!
One thing I've noticed about this coaching staff: they make really good, really quick adjustments.
Posted by: Tommya | September 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Preach the truth Mando!!
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 13, 2009 at 01:58 PM
This is the Phins now. Keep it close and win it in the 4th.
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Give the ball to RICKY!!!!
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 13, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Chad P better show some guts out there, Id rather see Henne try. Oh and Ronnie looks so slow hitting the holes, Ricky should be getting bulk of teh carries
Posted by: ziggy | September 13, 2009 at 01:59 PM
HOSTILE,.... this is PROBABLY the easiest of the tough games on the schedule
Posted by: Hannibal | September 13, 2009 at 02:00 PM
I have had a enough of Pat White for the day.
Posted by: Sark | September 13, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Is it me or is Ricky Williams still the best back on the Dolphins ?
Soiled :)
Posted by: SoiledBottom | September 13, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Well, that was a terrible pass by Pat White and Ginn was wide open. but I guess it stretches the defense.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 13, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Relax guys, We´ll kick ass pretty soon.
Posted by: Carlos | September 13, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Pat White was a wasted pick, oh my god how do you overthrow Ginn?
Posted by: ziggy | September 13, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Wow, so close.
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Welcome to College Football!
Posted by: dolphanforlife | September 13, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Never touchrd the ground!!!
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 13, 2009 at 02:01 PM
ronnie should have had that wildcat
Posted by: Jack | September 13, 2009 at 02:01 PM
That was a catch, should be a touchdown, no whistle was blown.
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Was that a 50 yard overthrow?
Posted by: Dbromo | September 13, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Dolphins will lose this challenge, IMO.
Hope I'm wrong, but doesn't look like conclusive evidence to me. Plus officials hate to be wrong.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 13, 2009 at 02:02 PM
A play from Tebow's freshman year. Play action anticipating a quarterback run and drop back for the throw. And White overthrows the receiver. Shocking. Positively shocking.
That was pass interference on the defensive back covering Camarillo. It shows up best on the angle shown on the JumboTron here.
Posted by: twitter.com/DavidJNeal | September 13, 2009 at 02:02 PM
ok guys, WE NEED TO try to trade RONNIE.....FOR A WR
Posted by: Hannibal | September 13, 2009 at 02:02 PM
That's a catch no doubt about it
Posted by: Kevphins | September 13, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Never touched the ground & Interference to boot!
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 13, 2009 at 02:03 PM
That is a catch...but they will call it incomplete to cover their as*&@ because he would have gone for six. They blew that call BAD.
Posted by: Sark | September 13, 2009 at 02:03 PM
Did Davis relace smith with the starters?
Posted by: underwaterjc | September 13, 2009 at 02:03 PM
There was zebra official within 10 yards of Camarillo there. Very shoddy officiating on that play no matter which way they call it now.
Posted by: Andrew H | September 13, 2009 at 02:03 PM
I f we cannot score against Atlatas defense in the first half, we need to be faking an injury to Pat White so Henne can get in and we can see if hes the guy post this year
Posted by: ziggy | September 13, 2009 at 02:03 PM
unfotunately not enough to over turn
Posted by: dolfanSF | September 13, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Can ask a question? Do you think the WildPat is running rthym of Pennington?
Posted by: Sark | September 13, 2009 at 02:04 PM
thassa catch dude!
Posted by: The Seer | September 13, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 13, 2009 at 02:04 PM