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.
Thomas running hard first down
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:06 PM
I have been saying it for 2 weeks this guy is going to be good!!
Typical haters!!!
Posted by: TONY'S CLIP BOARD | September 18, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Thomas might have something
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Wow we actually are starting to run the ball
Posted by: grrreatdane | September 18, 2011 at 05:07 PM
Good time on offense
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:07 PM
Why are they afraid to throw to Jason Allen's side ???
Posted by: Dan | September 18, 2011 at 05:08 PM
Larry Johnson first carry. Bush 2 carries two yards
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:08 PM
That's how you use Bush.... just like Sproles!
Posted by: CanesRUS | September 18, 2011 at 05:08 PM
Where those texans down.....
Wait, are they steers or queers?
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:08 PM
At least the owner, that everyone hates, made sure the tickets were bought to lift the blackout. But he won't spend, right.
Posted by: rand_the_fin | September 18, 2011 at 05:09 PM
Wear them down
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:09 PM
Good drive Miami.Lets score a TD this time
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:09 PM
Henne lost that one
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:10 PM
Ummmm did we cut Daniel thomas and acquire a new Daniel Thomas? Kid's runnin' hard today!
Posted by: Aisle B Bach | September 18, 2011 at 05:10 PM
SEttling for a FG again
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:10 PM
What did he spend on? Bush was a cheap contract who is miscast as an every down back and Burnett. You call that spending money when they had about $10 mil more in cap space? Not only are Sparano and Ireland terrible, Ross refused to spend to the cap. It is obvious in hindsight. There were safeties, better ILB's than Burnett, a ton of Olinemen, RB's and TE's they could have had. Wouldn't spend to cap. Is that specific enough?
Posted by: jrljr2 | September 18, 2011 at 05:10 PM
Can it get any worse!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted by: TONY'S CLIP BOARD | September 18, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Settling for a block
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Henne could have run it in! Blocked, we suck!
Posted by: redsky | September 18, 2011 at 05:11 PM
looks like another FG coming up
Posted by: Dan | September 18, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Are we cursed!?!?
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Well I was screaming to go for it they def should have
Posted by: grrreatdane | September 18, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Calling all fists calling all fists...stand down stand down
Posted by: Aisle B Bach | September 18, 2011 at 05:11 PM
LOw FG kick BLOCKED. Carpenter WOW
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Really?Total DISGRACE.Blocked fg,can it get any worse?What a joke!!!
Posted by: willnyc | September 18, 2011 at 05:12 PM
Boy this hurts
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:13 PM
Calling all fists calling all fists...stand down stand down
Posted by: Aisle B Bach | September 18, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Read more: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2011/09/live-blog-of-dolphins-vs-texans-available-here/comments/page/7/#comments#ixzz1YLCYJSuz
LOL
Posted by: Gosh...we suck | September 18, 2011 at 05:13 PM
I'm relinquishing my fin fanship
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:13 PM
Sad thing is that Henne actually looks decent and they have no line or running game. Think they could have impaired those areas with the cap space?
Posted by: jrljr2 | September 18, 2011 at 05:13 PM
I will commence to cook my pork chunks.
Posted by: oscar canosa | September 18, 2011 at 05:13 PM
We ate a joke..
Posted by: kingsmith | September 18, 2011 at 05:14 PM
Can the DEF make a play??
Posted by: TONY'S CLIP BOARD | September 18, 2011 at 05:14 PM
We are a joke...
Posted by: kingsmith | September 18, 2011 at 05:14 PM
Sack?
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:14 PM
Welcome back will
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:15 PM
Andrea Stuffed good play Will Allen
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:15 PM
Steers or queers???
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:15 PM
glad to see Will Allen back
Posted by: Ithaca Phin Fan | September 18, 2011 at 05:16 PM
Forced a punt Good defence
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:16 PM
What a bunch of crappy followers. Not fans you people are not even worth it. Guess you have nothing better to do
Posted by: ghawk | September 18, 2011 at 05:17 PM
Need to score here!
Posted by: TONY'S CLIP BOARD | September 18, 2011 at 05:17 PM
Clyde Gates or Ted Ginn let me think.....
Posted by: Dan | September 18, 2011 at 05:18 PM
If we could get rid of Armando, this site might actually be decent
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:18 PM
Gates gets PI call for 41 yards
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Thomas looks sharp. FFF all you haters all week.
Posted by: TONY'S CLIP BOARD | September 18, 2011 at 05:20 PM
Thomas spins for first down 5 yards a carry
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:20 PM
Better start respecting our run!
Posted by: Bkaczor1 | September 18, 2011 at 05:20 PM
This team is a total disgrace!!!! They all suck !!! We will be last in division !!! Nothing on this team is good either the offense plays well and defense doesn't or the other way around!!!! IF THEY KEEP IRELAND IT WON'T GET BETTER !!!! ITS SO HARD TO BE A FAN!!!! I'm telling u that if NO ONE went to the games there would be change!!! How much are we asked to take??? Enough is enough!!! All I can say I hope we get better soon!!! I'll keep hoping!!!
Posted by: johnsdolphins | September 18, 2011 at 05:20 PM
Nice throw Chad!
Posted by: TONY'S CLIP BOARD | September 18, 2011 at 05:22 PM
Brandon missed TD catch, great pass by Henne
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:22 PM
How many blocked throws today?
Posted by: TONY'S CLIP BOARD | September 18, 2011 at 05:22 PM
FG attempt. Pathetic.
Posted by: rand_the_fin | September 18, 2011 at 05:22 PM
Another tipped pass> here comes field goal
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:22 PM
Brenda Marshall does it again
Posted by: Dan | September 18, 2011 at 05:23 PM
What a shame!!! I can't believe Carpenter!
Posted by: TONY'S CLIP BOARD | September 18, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Capenter misses 34 yarder wide left unreal
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:24 PM
I guess Carpenter gets cut tomorrow. Who's available to replace him?
Posted by: scosee | September 18, 2011 at 05:24 PM
we suck
Posted by: luis | September 18, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Any fan happy with what they are seeing?We are a JOKE.Blocked FG,now a miss from 36,who's satisfied?
Posted by: willnyc | September 18, 2011 at 05:24 PM
It's a shame for some People there, Henne, Daboll, Thomas.
Posted by: oscar canosa | September 18, 2011 at 05:25 PM