NASHVILLE -- It is cold and gray and I'm battling a cold, but we're still going to fire up the live blog prior to kickoff today.
Looking at this game, I see it as the most difficult one of the three left on Miami's schedule. The Titans have won 6 of 7 games. They are relatively healthy. And they are at home.
That doesn't mean if the Dolphins win today, they can cruise against Houston and Pittsburgh. But this is the big hurdle, in my humble opinion.
As I reported on my twitter page Saturday, Jake Grove traveled with the Dolphins for the first time since he suffered a high ankle sprain at Carolina. It is a pregame decision whether he'll be active or not. Joe Berger is scheduled to start at center anyway.
[Update: Grove is indeed active and Berger starts at center, as I reported Saturday. Nate Garner starts at right guard over Donald Thomas. The inactives are Tyler Thigpen as the third QB, Patrick Turner, Ikaika Alama-Francis, Kory Sheets, Evan Oglesby, Andrew Hartline, Andrew Gardner and Lionel Dotson.]
Vince Young is expected to play for the Titans despite his ankle injury.
Check back 90 minutes before kickoff for the inactives. And be here by kickoff for the live festivities.
Go fins!
Posted by: GoTheFins! | December 20, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Armando...do you really think the Titans are going to win?
Posted by: beerndrums | December 20, 2009 at 11:06 AM
It might be a tough game, but we need to show we are for real and win today, Go Dolphins
Posted by: Eddy007 | December 20, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Atleast he's not talking like he was before the buffalo game. Go fins!!
Posted by: FinFanEd | December 20, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Miami has the Dolphins The Greatest Football Team We take the ball from goal to goal Like no one's ever seen We're in the air, we're on the ground We're always in control And when you say Miami You're talking Super Bowl 'Cause we're the...
Posted by: FinFanEd | December 20, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Ted Ginn will run back a long one... Only to drop it before he gets in the end zone.
Posted by: Gmaderas | December 20, 2009 at 11:10 AM
The Bills are gonna put a smack down on those Patriots.The Bears are gonna do the same to the Ravens, and the Jets will just barely lose to the Falcons.And of course,the Dolphins are gonna squeak out a "W" in Tennessee.No,I'm serious!
Posted by: beerndrums | December 20, 2009 at 11:14 AM
I am tired of the team's admin spinning the situation at Wide Receiver. They are not good enough. They spun it all year that they are good group, but now it is they do not want a "diva".
Stupid. Just stupid.
I feel insulted as a fan.
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | December 20, 2009 at 11:14 AM
I thought VY had a
bad hammy not an ankle.
Posted by: Joel | December 20, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Beerdrums, I believe you. It's happening today. Go Phins!
Posted by: Finatic | December 20, 2009 at 11:18 AM
VY is gimpy in the ankle and hammy, most recently the hammy
Posted by: Bstll1316 | December 20, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Did you guys hear that Tom Brady and his Mrs named their new baby Benjamin?She wanted to name him Eldrick,but Tom wouldn't budge.
Posted by: beerndrums | December 20, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Hate to disagree the Huston game seems to be the big one in the next three game!!!
Phines 17
Titens 14
Posted by: aic-fla.com | December 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM
If the VY injury is foreal, then he ain't doing no running and he should have problem w/ planting his feet. That being said s.smith and v.Davis are having a good day.
Posted by: Finatic | December 20, 2009 at 11:23 AM
The Steelers are fixin to lose their sixth in a row today.
Posted by: beerndrums | December 20, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Everyone knows if you can't get the game you can watch it at
Justin.tv/mediphin2
Posted by: FinFanEd | December 20, 2009 at 11:25 AM
My twitters been itchin real bad lately.
Posted by: beerndrums | December 20, 2009 at 11:27 AM
I just read how a bunch of herald sports writers picked 'gainst fins,they suck.
Posted by: Gertrudys | December 20, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Yeah, the titans won against the Rams, 49ers, Jaguars, bills, and Twxans. Poor to mediocre teams and still all the talk is about johnson picking up a lot of yards against those poor teams. Yeah, Dolphins come out with a 'W' today by at least 1 touchdown.
Posted by: Cubano109 | December 20, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Keys2Win:
Stop CJ
Pressure VY
Have higher score
It's that easy!
Posted by: Finatic | December 20, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I think my old lady has been putting NyQuil in my jello shots again,cause I'm REAL tired.....and drunk.
Posted by: beerndrums | December 20, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Sparano and his staff need a complete effort for once.
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | December 20, 2009 at 11:37 AM
It's the alcohol in the beer. It's a downer.
Posted by: Finatic | December 20, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Armando, if all these teams vying for that last playoff spot have the same record the last game of the season, you can bet that pittsburgh came will be brutal. Steelers ARE defending world champs after all and they'll be getting over a losing streak.
This game scares me; fish can win but they have to play a really good game; no stupid gimmicks, etc. if they're riding the momentum on chad's arm and ricky legs, so be it....no insertion of pat white in the middle of a momentum drive!
Posted by: tzey | December 20, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Watch "my new haircut" on Utube.
Very funny!
Posted by: Finatic | December 20, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Pre game shows and game at Justin.tv/mediphin2
Posted by: FinFanEd | December 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Remember if we go up 14 or 21 points, no one say....
It’s in the bag!
No Jinx zone here today.
Posted by: Po White Trash | December 20, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Need to play 4 quarters. Need a win!
Posted by: Calphin | December 20, 2009 at 11:55 AM
NFL Channel said V Young IS starting.
Posted by: Po White Trash | December 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Look for Porter to pull a Jeff Galooly on Chris Johnson so Tanya Harding/Tedd Ginn can bring home the gold
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Game on
"http://www.p2p4u.net"
Always a decent feed
Soiled :)
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 20, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Omar Kelly is damn moron. How does he have a job reporting on an NFL team. He is such a stooge.
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | December 20, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Hey Armando,have you seen a lot of Fin fans in Music City?
Posted by: beerndrums | December 20, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Dear Mr. Salguero
Tell Dolly Parton I said hello
Soiled :)
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 20, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Go fins. Qb pressure and stout run D and henne on target wins the game
Posted by: Chewyphins | December 20, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Media is spending all morning talking about how the Steelers could possibly lose today. Who's leg do the Phins have to hump to get some mention in this biatch...
Posted by: Dishpan | December 20, 2009 at 12:20 PM
We could win the SB and they(Media) would talk about the Pats comming back and getten next year.
Posted by: Po White Trash | December 20, 2009 at 12:23 PM
I know, I know. My frustration is coming to a head. I wanna see Ricky go off today, and I definately wouldn't mind it if Lex has his breakout game today.
Posted by: Dishpan | December 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM
OK, guys I am here.
How are the Dolphins going to cover Chris Johnson in passing siuations?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Spy with Crowder in the first level, then passing him off to Bell the deeper he gets
Posted by: Dishpan | December 20, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Why is Hartline inactive?
Posted by: Crosswinds | December 20, 2009 at 12:32 PM
the Hartline who is inactive today is Andrew the OL not Brian the WR.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Like they've covered every TE this year...they won't.
Posted by: Joel | December 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM
WHY IS HARTLINE INACTIVE???
Posted by: Ithaca Phin fan | December 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Thanks Mondo...
Posted by: Crosswinds | December 20, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Dear Mr. Salguero
Brian or Andrew Hartline inactive ?
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 20, 2009 at 12:34 PM
ESPN has it listed as WR Brian Hartline.
Posted by: Ithaca Phin fan | December 20, 2009 at 12:35 PM
I'll take your word over ESPN's though, Armando.
Posted by: Ithaca Phin fan | December 20, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Hows the weather there?
Posted by: jerseyfinfan | December 20, 2009 at 12:37 PM
ESPN F**ked up.
Posted by: Po White Trash | December 20, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Kudos to this team for not giving up. After 0-3 start losing starting QB pro bowl RB and starting NT this team still has a playoff shot. Amazing! Good luck dolphins.
Posted by: Bigwillystyle | December 20, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Can you delay the opening kickoff a few minutes. I'm trying to check in to the cardiac ward and might be a few minutes late.
Posted by: Jack Kompan | December 20, 2009 at 12:38 PM
It is indeed Andrew Hartline that is inactive. Trust me.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 12:39 PM
anything worth mentioning from pre game warmups?
Posted by: jerseyfinfan | December 20, 2009 at 12:39 PM
It is cold here. Temps are in the 30s.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Dear Mr. Salguero
Will Crowder chasing Chris Johnson be anything like Rocky Balboa chasing a chicken in the Rocky movie ?
Soiled :)
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 20, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Whose startin collins or young?
Posted by: Bigwillystyle | December 20, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Vince Young starts for the Titans.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 12:43 PM
NFL Channel said V Young IS starting.
Posted by: Po White Trash | December 20, 2009 at 12:43 PM
armando, when is turner going to get a shot at wr?
Posted by: El danny | December 20, 2009 at 12:43 PM