Dolphins lead Bills 10-3 to start third quarter

ORCHARD PARK, NY -- The Dolphins defense is playing very well. The Dolphins offense isn't playing quite as well, but still not bad.

Dan Carpenter? He's had better days.

The Dolphins led 10-0 after a 1 yard Ronnie Brown score and then Carpenter kicked the ensuing kickoff out of bounds, giving the Bills the ball at their 40-yard line. That was the impetus they needed to get a 51-yard field goal from Rian Lindell.

The Dolphins got the ball back and lined up for a 46-yard Carpenter field goal just before halftime. He missed it wide left.

The defense is getting the better of the Bills, with sacks from Karlos Dansby and Cameron Wake. Buffalo has only four first downs.while the Dolphins have 13.

Brandon Marshall have six catches in the first half for 44 yards. He's well on his way to 100 for 2010. Brown, meanwhile, leads the attack on the ground. He has 8 rushes for 34 yards and his TD.

Join me in the comments section for the continuation of the live blog.

Comments

[kris]

That was the worst intercepton attempt ever...no coordination

[bobbyd12]

Benny Benny darn it

[T.S.]

I can't believe it...they called a penalty on the Bills, someone must have offered them free wings and beer.

[mntmanfinfan]

Are we really only beating THIS team by 7; REALLY?

[Marc]

Wow, Dansby has some quickness...

[JK]

On the +itive side, defense has been as been a pleasant surprise but they can only hold them for so long.

[popncaps551]

Henning not creating rythm. Moral will end up in toilet

[test]

playcalling is our biggest weakness

we have the personnel on offense to do great things

we are being held back by such useless play calls

[Marc]

3rd and 30, LOL

[superPHIN]

I knew this game would be close but for the wrong reasons

[DyingBreed]

Wake's being doubled now

[kris]

3rd and 30

[Louie]

I like our defense intensity.. if only our offence could match it

[mntmanfinfan]

Next series...pass play for 3 yards...rush for 3 yards...pass play for 3 yards...punt.

[Marc]

Clemmons!

[OhFinFan13]

tbaker03 - Pennington's arm is comparable to Brees.

[mntmanfinfan]

You do have to wonder at times what coaches are thinking when they call plays.

[superPHIN]

Not an INT

[Armando Salguero]

That was an incomplete pass.

[popncaps551]

ok Henning blows this

[Marc]

Well, good effort anyway

[bfc65]

Henning belongs in a home!!!!!!

[OhFinFan13]

No catch but Clemons is a heluva an upgrade at free safety!

[kris]

mmtman,

You forgot the wild cat for -2

[superPHIN]

Still a punting situation, can the miami defense finally get some help....PLEASE!!!!

[JK]

Offensive line has done fairly well given the changes that were made. Henne is making poor decisions and can't see the field like Pennington. Too bad Pennington didn't have Henne's arm.

[mntmanfinfan]

Yeah, Kris...I had a senior moment. So, its wildcat for 3, short pass for 3, run for 3, punt.

[test]

no more wildcrap or reverses or checkdowns

[Armando Salguero]

So here is a question: Is the Miami offense struggling this bad because they're bad or is it because Buff's D is that good?

[curtis]

nope...too bad

[KS]

Anyone have an active stream of game??

[zaphod]

Offense is definitely weak. Henne has to start throwing the long ball ... not sure what the hesitancy is here ... are the Dolphins afraid of the DOMINATING Bills coverage?????? Give me a break!

[superPHIN]

Both, if your even looking for an answer

[SoiledBottom]

"http://www.justin.tv/mediphins?#/w/382074672/2"

[T.S.]

Too bad Henne doesn't have Pennington's brain.

[Marc]

Well, the #28 corner they have is GOOD. There's no doubt about that...

[mntmanfinfan]

Armando, don't you think its the play calling to a great extent...

[test]

bad play calling is leading to the struggles

[Orlando in Orlandoi]

Armando! offense is that bad especially the play calling.

[T.S.]

http://www.firstrow.net/sports/american-football.html

[bobbyd12]

Penningtons arm is comparable to Brees. U got bad crack in ur pipe cause u be hallucinating big time

[nyfinfan]

So much for not worrying about offensive continuity. There was an article in the Herald last week, and Sparano poopooed it.

[DyingBreed]

Armando the play calling is bad.

[TorturedDolphan]

Long and Hard, or thick and meaty, which do you guys prefer?

[test]

need better play calls with more shotguns

[tbaker03]

agree with JK. henne's arm wth pennington's brain. No pennington does not compare to brees except to say they are both QB's.

[mntmanfinfan]

Ever think maybe Pennington would make a great O coordinator for the phins...give him the job now!

[Jeff F., Long Island, NY]

same dolphins as last year...going to be another disappointing season.

[superPHIN]

better ??? is how long will defense hold up in 4th at this rate????

[kris]

Armando,

We are just playing that bad...we will be better in MINNI.

But we got to get out of here with a win

[test]

our return game sucks too

[KS]

Thanks Soiled

[Armando Salguero]

Play calling definitely not stellar today. Sheesh.

[Earl]

not impressed with smith on returns yet.

[T.S.]

Our return guy looks like he's playing Hop Scotch

[test]

the usual run on first down!

[Madagascar Chris]

Sorry guys, I'm here in Madagascar following the gamecast @ espn.com. It has been on "3rd and 29 @ Buff 30 - play under review" for teh last ten minutes. What's going on??

Chris

[KS]

Where's Fasano??

[kris]

Mntman,

2 for 2

[T.S.]

What is with this run run run?