The defense that yielded 516 passing yards last week is almost half-way there today, having given up 219 yards to Matt Schaub already.
The offense that struggled in the red zone last week, is at it again because three trips into the red zone have yidled only one field goal.
And the special teams that wasn't a worry last week is stinking today -- having missed one field goal, having had another blocked and having given up a 40-yard punt return.
No wonder the Dolphins are losing 16-3 as the team get ready for the start of the third quarter.
The live blog continues in the comments section of the third quarter post. Go there now, please.
I think this game has been very unfortunate. A dropped easy TD. 2 missed fgs. for us
For them... A pass that got deflected in the air giving up a INT. a pass that was deflected by us and they still get the catch. And a Fg that goes off the post and in..
Posted by: Chase | September 18, 2011 at 05:57 PM
I agree with Armando - this is Henne's chance to move this team forward...
Posted by: phinfan | September 18, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Someone's having a borderline day
Posted by: popncaps551 | September 18, 2011 at 05:57 PM
This game is not over. Don't underestimate Houston's ability to give up yards through the air.
They did it in droves last year. Jonathan Joseph is out of the game. And the Dolphins are desperate.
Thoughts?
Posted by: Armando Salguero
I think its over, dfense will soften up and Houston will walk outta here 6-0 vs my beloved fins.
Posted by: LC1516 | September 18, 2011 at 05:57 PM
I am done trying to figure this team out.
Posted by: Jebediah Gonzalez-Cohen | September 18, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Nice catch you bipolar stabbing victim
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:58 PM
They don't have that "sense of urgency"
Posted by: Marc | September 18, 2011 at 05:58 PM
So, KILLER ELITE looks like it's gonna be a good movie...Thoughts?
Posted by: Marc | September 18, 2011 at 05:59 PM
One more drop pass by Marchell and watch him spazzzzz out against Henne.
Posted by: NY "G" | September 18, 2011 at 05:59 PM
This is soo bad. We dont even use reggie to create mismatches anymore
Posted by: Chase | September 18, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Even our probowler is adding to the incompetence
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Nice catch you bipolar stabbing victim
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:58 PM
that is exactly why people should have to log in to post here. moron.
Posted by: acwalsh8 | September 18, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Out of Bunds
Posted by: David | September 18, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Fields he's pretty good isn't he?
Posted by: Why Me | September 18, 2011 at 06:00 PM
This team looks like they are going through the motions. Our players are lame, and our coaches clueless. Not even Andrew Luck can help these losers.
Posted by: Jebediah Gonzalez-Cohen | September 18, 2011 at 06:00 PM
See why the fans have emptied the stadium. Im sitting at home ready to leave! LOL...
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 18, 2011 at 06:00 PM
here that looks like it will be a good movie.
Posted by: G | September 18, 2011 at 06:00 PM
What a waste of a posession
Posted by: Sandoval | September 18, 2011 at 06:00 PM
Brandon Fields is the Dolphins best player today.
And that, of course, is a terrible thing.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 18, 2011 at 06:00 PM
Wow, this is awful. Have to think Sparano will be toasted this week (with good reason) if this continues.
Posted by: Fins Fan CT | September 18, 2011 at 06:00 PM
Henne = Mr. UnClutch, only makes the throws when it matters least.
Posted by: La Brigada | September 18, 2011 at 06:01 PM
I logged in... Now what?
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 06:01 PM
we need defense to score.
Posted by: G | September 18, 2011 at 06:01 PM
marshall doesn't even look like he cares
Posted by: austin | September 18, 2011 at 06:01 PM
It's the early portion of the 3rd quarter in the 2nd game of the season and the Dolphin season is already slipping away.
This is depressing.
Posted by: The New Kid | September 18, 2011 at 06:01 PM
Brandon fields MVP no doubt
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 06:01 PM
It's a "Borderline" day
Posted by: popncaps551 | September 18, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Dansby's out...Not like it matters
Posted by: Marc | September 18, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Karlos Dansby is out with a groin injury. Return is questionable.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 18, 2011 at 06:02 PM
What happened to this team's run defense? This is becoming funny.
Posted by: Jebediah Gonzalez-Cohen | September 18, 2011 at 06:03 PM
Time to start cheering on the Bucs!
Posted by: Ziggy | September 18, 2011 at 06:03 PM
Are the Dolphins "on to Cleveland" yet?
Posted by: Mike | September 18, 2011 at 06:03 PM
This blog is like psychological venting for very unfortunate football fans
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 06:04 PM
It's not really anything in particular. It's offense. Its Defense. It's Special Teams. It's Coaching. It's Organization. You just can't figure out borderlines.
Posted by: popncaps551 | September 18, 2011 at 06:04 PM
I don't know about you guys but I see the glass half full, unfortunately it's with $HIT.
Posted by: Why Me | September 18, 2011 at 06:04 PM
You know what I hate during the football season? The specific week that I look at the team and make the decision that "this isn't our year." The point where I feel like I know we won't go to the playoffs, let alone win the Super Bowl. That's feeling like this week. I HATE this feeling.
Posted by: Johan | September 18, 2011 at 06:04 PM
What has Karlos done for us lately anyway.
Posted by: NY "G" | September 18, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Dansby being out dont matter? Hes our fricken defenses leader.
Posted by: Chase | September 18, 2011 at 06:04 PM
very boring; college football so much more exciting
Posted by: dan kind | September 18, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Stock tip:
Get out while you can, Mr Ross.
You are about to lose a lot of money.
Posted by: Angry Elf | September 18, 2011 at 06:04 PM
This is totally unacceptable-uninspired-best receiver dropping every other pass-defense responding every other play-no run-pass defense-no sacks-didn't run until second period-bereft of talent-spark, motivating, no take away's-at home
Posted by: David | September 18, 2011 at 06:05 PM
I literally laughed out loud, Mike.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 18, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Are the Dolphins "on to Cleveland" yet?
Posted by: Mike | September 18, 2011 at 06:03 PM
Should be fin watching them try to tackle Hillis. I forgoe using the term "us" or "we" referring to the Dolphins anymore, because I'M not a loser
Posted by: Marc | September 18, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Groin injury = no balls
Posted by: SoiledBottom | September 18, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Armando, the crowd seems lifeless on TV, is it as lifeless in person?
Posted by: Mike | September 18, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Guy cut come Monday morning should be named Tony Sparano. 3yrs in and he still fails to get all 3 units to play winning football.
Incredible, Ive never seen anything like it! I hate to say it but even Wannstadt was better.
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 18, 2011 at 06:06 PM
The crowd is looking for a reason to leave.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 18, 2011 at 06:06 PM
Was that bid mouth Brians Cocx yelling at the LB's.. Only thing missing was the fist pump.
Posted by: NY "G" | September 18, 2011 at 06:06 PM
one second we are spreading the field, the next we are reverting back to the dan henning model...what is going on?
Posted by: austin | September 18, 2011 at 06:06 PM
i'm not sold on Andrew Luck being the answer to our problems (unless he can cover TE's and tackle) but at least having him and a new coach /GM would offer something we haven't really had in a while.
Hope.
Posted by: Jamison | September 18, 2011 at 06:06 PM
why isnt reggie returning punts?
Posted by: G | September 18, 2011 at 06:06 PM
Tide is turning.
Posted by: SullysPhins | September 18, 2011 at 06:06 PM
I have a groin injury watching this morass
Posted by: David | September 18, 2011 at 06:07 PM
Give Sparano another pay raise.. That's what happened after last season's results..
Posted by: jaygunn | September 18, 2011 at 06:07 PM
i agree db, sparano should be out of chances
Posted by: austin | September 18, 2011 at 06:07 PM
agree we got momentum now
Posted by: G | September 18, 2011 at 06:08 PM
I told you Miami sucks!
Posted by: Fidel Castro | September 18, 2011 at 06:08 PM
soiled is feeling extra good cause both his teams (Jets and Pats) or whoever is in the standings lead won and are winning...way to stick to em soiled...but then with a name like that....well you earn it
Posted by: daganj | September 18, 2011 at 06:08 PM
Sparano has an uncanny way of making all of our ex coaches feel better.
Posted by: La Brigada | September 18, 2011 at 06:08 PM
Reggie "shave your" bush
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 06:08 PM