It threatened to be a blowout, particularly when the Pats scored on their first possession and then built a 14-0 lead.
But the Dolphins have fought back, scoring 10 unanswered points.
The final field goal was a momentum swinger in more ways than one. The Miami defense stopped New England on fourth-and-1 from the 6 yard line. And then the offense drove for the field goal.
Defensive heroics followed by offensive heroics.
When was the last time that happened?
The Dolphins get the ball first in the secon half. Join me in the comments section for the continuation of the live blog.
Henne looking like a Hero
Davone Bess and Hartline looking like real ballplayers at wr.
Posted by: carlito from golfito | December 06, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Armandito how do you think Henne has played?
Posted by: Deep Space Nine | December 06, 2009 at 02:31 PM
wonder if should first play be running call wonder if pats d is softened up enough yet by all the passing
Posted by: phil76 | December 06, 2009 at 02:32 PM
Deep, I think the Dolphins have unleashed Henne a little because they were afraid of getting blown out.
And with the exception of two or three inaccurate throws, including the interception, I believe Henne has answered the challenge.
I like that he isn't backing down. he's been up to the challenge.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 06, 2009 at 02:33 PM
No more trick plays Henning, you smug buffoon.
It's amazing what happens when you just let Henne play. Incredible. Enough with the gimmicks.
Posted by: Fake GM | December 06, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Well, Mandy has made it a point to mention every poor pass that Henne has made, so, I believe he has something up his sleeve...
Posted by: Marc | December 06, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Dear Mr. Salguero
Why does the Government(Henning) keep throwing money and the Bank(Ginn)when they know the system is failing.....just saying.
Soiled :)
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 06, 2009 at 02:35 PM
Fake GM i agree 100% they finally let chad keep his rythm and look at what happened
Posted by: phil76 | December 06, 2009 at 02:35 PM
Henne has only what, 5 incompletions? What do you mean bad throws? Other than the int, he has been on point.
Posted by: carlito from golfito | December 06, 2009 at 02:36 PM
All your fish fan legs must be tired from all that jumping off and on the bandwagon
Posted by: Pats Win Again | December 06, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Lets go fins!!
Posted by: D-dense | December 06, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Mando what defensive adjustments are you looking for from the Fins in the 2nd half?
Posted by: Angry Fin Fan | December 06, 2009 at 02:36 PM
now lets see if ted (I FIND THE SIDELINE) jr can get a run back or at least a few more of those sideliners well take it!!
Posted by: DOLPHINZ4LIFE | December 06, 2009 at 02:36 PM
ginn can only catch on the sideline
Posted by: carlito from golfito | December 06, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Henne, looking all right in that last half. The INT sucked but it seems "it's the thought that counts" applies here. He came out gunnin letting everyone know he got this!
Posted by: jesavius | December 06, 2009 at 02:37 PM
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Posted by: D-dense | December 06, 2009 at 02:37 PM
Henne threw a bad interception (typical rookie mistake of not seeing the safety). But other than that, he is playing absolutely lights out with below average receivers. Lights fu%$ing out! Wow.
Posted by: Fake GM | December 06, 2009 at 02:38 PM
come teddyyyyyyyyyy return for td!!
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 06, 2009 at 02:38 PM
now lets see if ted (I FIND THE SIDELINE) jr can run it back
Posted by: DOLPHINZ4LIFE | December 06, 2009 at 02:38 PM
I hate to admit it but "Pats Win Again" has a point. If Henne starts throwing pics we will all call him a bust. I like what I see, lets remember that he might regress and stand behind him. It is great to see the stats ticker and he is leading the league right now through the first half
Posted by: HP in PA | December 06, 2009 at 02:38 PM
guess not
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 06, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Tt
Posted by: D-dense | December 06, 2009 at 02:39 PM
can't we get another KR?
ted ginn is so scared to get hit
Posted by: test | December 06, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Belicheck better hope the Fins don't pull this one out in a close one...he'll be questioned yet again for being greedy on 4th down, only to fail and give up a field goal.
Posted by: Mike in Houston | December 06, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Here's an offensive adjustment: WR screens.
The Pats defense showed it is weak against those.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 06, 2009 at 02:39 PM
thanks phil76
Posted by: Fake GM | December 06, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Defensive adjustment?
Blitz every once ina while people. Mix it up.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 06, 2009 at 02:40 PM
another 1 yard short! C'mon Ricky
Posted by: Angry Fin Fan | December 06, 2009 at 02:40 PM
3 and out!
good job defering tony MORONO
good job defering tony MORONO
good job defering tony MORONO
good job defering tony MORONO
Posted by: test | December 06, 2009 at 02:41 PM
LOVE THE CALL HENNING!!!!! NICE JOB LOSING MOMENTUM
Posted by: Angry Fin Fan | December 06, 2009 at 02:41 PM
That was Polite's down...Not Hilliard
Posted by: Marc | December 06, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Really?
You have a hot Henne in the game and you run Lex Hilliard up the gut on third down.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 06, 2009 at 02:41 PM
God why no Polite!!
Posted by: BlazzinAce | December 06, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Dolphins need to attack Brady more. Double coverage is not working because these safeties are slower than molasses. Pats are preying on the fact that the Dolphins won't match our corners. They just put Welker in the slot instead of out wide and leave Moss on the shorter Davis who he is beating with experience and size. Dolphins need to adjust to this.
Posted by: Mark in Toronto | December 06, 2009 at 02:41 PM
WHAT THE HELLLL!!!!!!! POLITE IS 100% ON 3rd or 4th and 1 and you give it to HILLIARD!??!?!?!?!??!?!?! I REALLY DONT UNDERSTAND OUR PLAY CALLING AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: DMAN | December 06, 2009 at 02:42 PM
What is wrong with Henning? Did he forget his Aricept today?
Posted by: Angry Fin Fan | December 06, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Has anyone ask Sporano what that last episode on HBO meant?
Posted by: Joejoe | December 06, 2009 at 02:42 PM
passing on them for fun in Q2 and we come out with that conservative rubbish.
Posted by: gareth in glasgow | December 06, 2009 at 02:42 PM
I would double welker, i think vontae can cover moss. You got to double welker
Posted by: Fake GM | December 06, 2009 at 02:42 PM
HP in PA, you're quite the omnipotent mangod. I guess that's how you can speak for us all
Posted by: Dishpan | December 06, 2009 at 02:43 PM
I will fly Northwest Airlines AND they can charge me for my bags as longs as I don't ever have to see that ad again.
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | December 06, 2009 at 02:43 PM
3 and out? so take ricky out and dont give it to lou mr.automatic polite on 3&1....Henning is pissing me off with his stupid packages and play calls!!
I wonder if he thought about that wed, thurs and friday!
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 06, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Did you see y. Bell catch welker?! He's not slow. He plays safety.
Posted by: Phinsfan619 | December 06, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Can someone please hit Brady? Very hard please. Thank you.
Posted by: Litos | December 06, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Angry fin fan: Aricept? LOL
Posted by: Joejoe | December 06, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Henning is a high school coach, no better!
Posted by: Hd2463 | December 06, 2009 at 02:43 PM
3 and out nice just what we need to get the second half going go phins!
Posted by: DOLPHINZ4LIFE | December 06, 2009 at 02:43 PM
ugh, why not Polite... or a short pass? We've had the short pass most of the day.
I guess had it worked, we'd be all screaming how Hilliard is a beast.. but damn.. 3 and out is not what we needed.
Posted by: LipsinToronto | December 06, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Why didnt he run a bootleg.
Posted by: Dman | December 06, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Remove 1 inside LB on obvious pass downs and send pressure on every call!!!!
Posted by: Angry Fin Fan | December 06, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Wonder if this is Bill Belichick's final season, doesn't seem as interested and is making some interesting calls as head coach?
Posted by: Jay-Mo | December 06, 2009 at 02:44 PM
use henne on 3rd down
god damn it
Posted by: test | December 06, 2009 at 02:44 PM
idiot oc. polite is automatic, our opening drive. yep you fooled them again idiot Henning
Posted by: finfan23 | December 06, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Why wouldn't the Dolphins take the play. Take the friggan play!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 06, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Henning is retarded, we were passing all over them so naturally we run the ball and throw a lame pass play and go 3 and out. Where's the balls?
Posted by: Ziggy | December 06, 2009 at 02:44 PM
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted by: Marc | December 06, 2009 at 02:45 PM
i never got off the wagon i want an early heart attack
Posted by: phil76 | December 06, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Mother of God!
Posted by: Joejoe | December 06, 2009 at 02:45 PM
nice 2nd half adjustments
fire them all now
Posted by: test | December 06, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Ernest Wilford Rocks!!!!
Posted by: Phintastic | December 06, 2009 at 02:45 PM