There will be a live blog right here and, yes, starting right now. Go to the comments section and that is where you'll be able to comment on the goings-on of today's game versus the Texans. I'll be right there with you.
The inactives are out: Roberto Wallace, Chris Clemons, Charles Clay, Ike Alama-Francis, Ryan Cook, Tony McDaniel, Will Yeatman.
What it means: Lex Hilliard starts at FB for Clay, whose NFL career will have to wait at least another week. Reshad Jones starts at free safety for the second week in a row. Marlon Moore is active for the first time this season.
The matchup I'm most worried about? Mario Williams vs. Marc Colombo and Co.:
Williams is probably the best pass-rusher the Dolphins will face this season. He is playing a position that DeMarcus Ware and Bryce Paup turned into stars or bigger stars as soon as they started working under under Wade Phillips. Phillips is the new defensive coordinator in Houston. The Dolphins must, must, must help Colombo with either a tight end or a back on passing downs.
The matchup I like most for the Dolphins?
Brandon Marshall vs. Kareem Jackson: Marshall seems more than ready for a big season. He had a fine game last week. He seems to be on the same page with quarterback Chad Henne. And the Houston defensive backfield, although remade for this season, is still suspect until proven otherwise.
The Dolphins are wearing their white jerseys and white pants today. Looks sharp.
See you in the comments section.
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Posted by: I | September 18, 2011 at 04:27 PM
It's gonna be a long game =\
Posted by: Jon | September 18, 2011 at 04:27 PM
Looks like last year. Run, run, pass
Posted by: d-dense | September 18, 2011 at 04:27 PM
IF Jake Long is going to give up sacks to Connor Barwin, the Dolphins have no chance.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 18, 2011 at 04:27 PM
firstrowsports.tv
link now working
Posted by: SoiledBottom | September 18, 2011 at 04:28 PM
They looking flat!!!! DANG!!!
Posted by: robbyhernz | September 18, 2011 at 04:28 PM
That return block made my shorts wet. Spilled beer
Posted by: popncaps551 | September 18, 2011 at 04:28 PM
Running Bush inside is like asking a super hot girl for her number ... never know, it may work but 99 times out of 100 you're left with simply stupid for even trying.
Posted by: Jay-Mo | September 18, 2011 at 04:28 PM
What the hell has happend to Jake Long? He's gotta but much more hurt then they are leading on.
Posted by: Evan | September 18, 2011 at 04:28 PM
Bl;ogged it earlier time for another unit to contribute to a loss. St's rears its ugly head!
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 18, 2011 at 04:29 PM
Jacoby Jones alwways seems to hurt the Dolphins on special teams. Scored a TD last time they played.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 18, 2011 at 04:29 PM
Wow the secondary can't stop the pass
Posted by: d-dense | September 18, 2011 at 04:29 PM
SEAN SMITH passed on...Imagine that
Posted by: Marc | September 18, 2011 at 04:29 PM
Did I told you guys earlier about the OL!!!
It's going to be a long year!! And watch out that Henne doesn't get hurt!!
Posted by: ray | September 18, 2011 at 04:29 PM
Miami has really come to play ... of course the Texans came to play football, I don't know what in H-E-double hockey sticks the Dolphins came to play ... checkers, maybe.
Posted by: zaphod | September 18, 2011 at 04:29 PM
Solid support by Vontae on the screen pass. Only a gain of 3.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 18, 2011 at 04:30 PM
LONG was beaten ALL GAME last week...
Posted by: Marc | September 18, 2011 at 04:30 PM
God Sean Smith sucks. Please trade him, it hurts watching him play
Posted by: Jon | September 18, 2011 at 04:30 PM
Now VD gives up a pass
Posted by: Marc | September 18, 2011 at 04:30 PM
Love the prep work TS does!!
Posted by: d-dense | September 18, 2011 at 04:30 PM
Dolphins, much like other teams, have no answer for Andre Johnson.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 18, 2011 at 04:30 PM
DCan you spell B_L_O_W O_U_T?
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 18, 2011 at 04:31 PM
3 and out-no TE-no o-line-no RB-no special teams-Jets + Bills win-again-Mr. Ross-please end this national nightmare! Spend some of that cap money-do we still have $12 million-or did we spend it all on the turnstile + cut O-line?, and players who are no longer on the team?
Posted by: David | September 18, 2011 at 04:31 PM
You can already see that the Fins are not into this Game.
Posted by: oscar canosa | September 18, 2011 at 04:31 PM
ZERO pass rush, again
Posted by: Earl | September 18, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Defense is terrible
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Im beginning to hate this team!
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 18, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Didn't Hootie and the Blowfish lament on how the Dolphins make them cry?
Posted by: redsky | September 18, 2011 at 04:32 PM
No pride :/
Posted by: popncaps551 | September 18, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Golf clap!
Posted by: Jay-Mo | September 18, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Please keep running Kubiak!!!!
Posted by: robbyhernz | September 18, 2011 at 04:33 PM
6-0, Game over?
Posted by: Earl | September 18, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Held them to fieldgoal 6-0
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Dolphins are soft up front, and Dansby is looking old all of the sudden. Did I mention Sean Smith sucks?
Posted by: Jon | September 18, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Look all the people wearing the same orange shirt in the stadium.
Posted by: zaphod | September 18, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Let's hope Sean Smith and Vontae Davis are hydrating on the sidelines!
Posted by: Jay-Mo | September 18, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Houston offense moving the ball on the Dolphins.
Team gives up another 40 yards and a FG.
6-0. Could be worse, I guess.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 18, 2011 at 04:33 PM
MUST WIN GAME FOR THE DOLPHINS!! MUST WIN!!
Posted by: redsky | September 18, 2011 at 04:33 PM
..Keepholding them to field goals...Anything can happen.These chucklehead announcers are already questioning the conditioning of the defense.
Posted by: Darryl Dunphy | September 18, 2011 at 04:33 PM
http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/81279/1/watch-miami-dolphins-vs-houston-texans.html
Posted by: bonez | September 18, 2011 at 04:34 PM
They need to sweat the Sparano Garble out of their system, don't know if that can be done in less than 3 hours.
Posted by: La Brigada | September 18, 2011 at 04:34 PM
http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/81279/1/watch-miami-dolphins-vs-houston-texans.html
not looking good
Posted by: Buck | September 18, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Im sick of watching Sparano no having all 3 units not ready to play. Thats the only consistency since he's been here.
Time to lay the gauntlet down on Sparano!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 18, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Andre Johnson was a No brainer start this week in fantasy football
Posted by: Jimbo | September 18, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Larry Johnson-Clinton Portis-anyone not named Reggie Bush-your football is at the white courtesy phone
Posted by: David | September 18, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Yes mando it could be 14-0
Posted by: jlwesq | September 18, 2011 at 04:35 PM
rashad jones did a 360 on the pass down the middle
Posted by: austin | September 18, 2011 at 04:35 PM
The Fins are only down by two fist pumps.
Posted by: NY "G" | September 18, 2011 at 04:35 PM
Let's go boys, get Marshall the ball!
Posted by: Jay-Mo | September 18, 2011 at 04:35 PM
93 called for holding AGAIN...He had 2 last week
Posted by: Marc | September 18, 2011 at 04:36 PM
WE SUCKKKKKK
Posted by: Earl | September 18, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Lets move the ball now Heene Texans 115 total yards Miami -6
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Can we just lose every game now and get Luck?
Posted by: Mike | September 18, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Jason Trusnik is called for holding again. That is his third special teams penalty in two weeks.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 18, 2011 at 04:36 PM
man, he could have burned up that sideline. Why would he juke like that
Posted by: nate | September 18, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Holding-on the 13-how can you hold-are you scared-because nobody blocked for Gates
Posted by: David | September 18, 2011 at 04:36 PM
trusnik's 3rd holding penalty in 2 games...and sparanos says he is the best special teams player? what a joke.
Posted by: austin | September 18, 2011 at 04:36 PM
If they don't get ride of trunsnic it must mean he's sleeping with mrs sparano!!!
Posted by: aoliver345 | September 18, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Trusnik with another holding penalty....
Posted by: ruben | September 18, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Jason Trusnik again. Didnt he have 3 penalties last week?
Didnt Sparano say he picked him up because he's a great st's player? Mind boggling!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 18, 2011 at 04:37 PM