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.
This is a team that does not have focus.... Marshall drop and another missed FG.
Pathetic!
Posted by: CanesRUS | September 18, 2011 at 05:25 PM
NOW I DROPPED PASS FOR A TD. AND ANOTHER MISSED FIELD GOAL!!!! geeez. COME ON WHAT A JOKE!!!!!
Posted by: johnsdolphins | September 18, 2011 at 05:25 PM
Thomas looking good running hard making first downs
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:25 PM
Yep...it CAN get worse...
Posted by: Aisle B Bach | September 18, 2011 at 05:25 PM
This is getting ridiculous...how bad can we be?
Posted by: Mike | September 18, 2011 at 05:25 PM
It takes effort to consistently play bad, that is one thing that Sparano is good at "Making teams underachieve"
Posted by: Wellmuddo Dre | September 18, 2011 at 05:26 PM
thats on Sparano...if he keeps settling for FG then I hope we keep missing them. You have to get smarter in the Red Zone and not just call plays that make it easy and safe to settle. That's 2010 and it needs to change for 2011. That being said. Marshall flat out dropped a TD and choked
Posted by: daganh | September 18, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Poor "fans" that go to these lackluster games
Posted by: Dan | September 18, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Siempre es lo mismo, creo k los dolphins buscan deshacerse de los fans que aun le quedan
Posted by: luis | September 18, 2011 at 05:26 PM
It is Sparano's fault of a dropped pass and a deflected pass? Settling for a FG. Smarten Up! What game u watching?
Posted by: TONY'S CLIP BOARD | September 18, 2011 at 05:27 PM
Apaguemos y vamonos
Posted by: luis | September 18, 2011 at 05:28 PM
A Johnson pass for 43 yrds. Good coverage but great pass
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:28 PM
It just gets better and better.Now a bomb to Johnson,Vontae burned...again.
Posted by: willnyc | September 18, 2011 at 05:28 PM
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Posted by: isaac | September 18, 2011 at 05:29 PM
2:00 left in 1st half. Come on defense
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:29 PM
We will be in the A luck sweepstakes looks like....
Posted by: kingsmith | September 18, 2011 at 05:29 PM
I was just hoping the fins would come out competitive :/
Posted by: Sam | September 18, 2011 at 05:30 PM
@ Tony it's Sparano's fault because he is responsible for making sure the team is ready to play and that they are in position to use their skills to make the best plays. If we are continuously getting beat then it is his fault.
Posted by: Wellmuddo Dre | September 18, 2011 at 05:30 PM
No pass rush
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:30 PM
maybe johnson can show out overpriced marshall how to catch a ball over the shoulder. St ready for the shor bus!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
Posted by: dslong4@mchsi.com | September 18, 2011 at 05:30 PM
I'm now convinced that it's coaching.
Posted by: kingsmith | September 18, 2011 at 05:30 PM
And vonte said they were the top tandom corners??? Vonte Andre just ate you up!!!! Why don't they give schwab a little more time???
Posted by: johnsdolphins | September 18, 2011 at 05:31 PM
First down inside the 15
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:31 PM
35 seconds left. Come on D-Fence
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:32 PM
20-3 COMING UP
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
Posted by: dslong4@mchsi.com | September 18, 2011 at 05:33 PM
I'm sorry the marsahll comment.... he did have jason allen defending him!!
Posted by: dslong4@mchsi.com | September 18, 2011 at 05:34 PM
Good pressure JT
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:34 PM
Sack by Wake
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:34 PM
ITS COACHING,IT'S IRELAND AND IT'S NO FIRE ,no heart and under average players!!! A total combined effort. Starting at the top!!!!
Posted by: johnsdolphins | September 18, 2011 at 05:35 PM
about time DEF
Posted by: TONY'S CLIP BOARD | September 18, 2011 at 05:35 PM
Alright, at least the Texans have to fist pump this time...good job Defense!
Posted by: Aisle B Bach | September 18, 2011 at 05:35 PM
there we go...
Posted by: daganj | September 18, 2011 at 05:35 PM
carpenter taking notes on how to kick a field gold. WOW D gives up 386 yards this games so far. Whew good thing they are the strong part of our team???????
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
Posted by: dslong4@mchsi.com | September 18, 2011 at 05:35 PM
Houston settles for 36 yard field goal. But time out by Miami. They will try again
Posted by: lpresvip | September 18, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Why all the empty seats, I was feeling bad for wasting my money on NFK ticket, but It could have been worse I could be a season ticket holder for these losers!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
Posted by: dslong4@mchsi.com | September 18, 2011 at 05:37 PM
It is obvious that most of these players are not prepared to play today. That's on TS, but I don't blame him. He really doesn't want to be here and if he resigns he won't get paid. Of course he wants to get fired. Up to you, Ross, either you fire TS or be prepared to suffer in what hurts you most, your pocket,losing $.
Posted by: oscar canosa | September 18, 2011 at 05:38 PM
no ds , you couldnt as then you couldnt complain loud enough for people to hear your whinning.. as you get labeled for what you are and told to shutup....so its safer this way..stay behind the keyboard
Posted by: daganj | September 18, 2011 at 05:39 PM
even the jills know how to win again... too bad these losers still suck and will be last in the east.
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
FISH SUCK!!!!!
Posted by: dslong4@mchsi.com | September 18, 2011 at 05:40 PM
No offense, no defense, no special teams. Other than that we're great !!
Posted by: amsmith965 | September 18, 2011 at 05:41 PM
This just in, carpenter tried to shoot himself and was wide left.
Posted by: amsmith965 | September 18, 2011 at 05:42 PM
look on the bright side...with out current field goal effieciency...we have to hold the Texans scoreless for the rest of the game and get 15 field goal attempts!
Posted by: Aisle B Bach | September 18, 2011 at 05:42 PM
At this point, I'm living solely for the possibility that Brady gets his leg broken. That would at least make it a good overall year.
Posted by: amsmith965 | September 18, 2011 at 05:45 PM
At least the tickets were free!
Posted by: h8dpats | September 18, 2011 at 05:45 PM
These guys look like they don't even want to play.The fans that attended that game should demand a refund.No effort!
Posted by: willnyc | September 18, 2011 at 05:46 PM
All I have to say it ...sigh. More of the same.
Posted by: mcrunner34 | September 18, 2011 at 05:46 PM
Bush should be the PR/KR as well.... Gates is too tentative. 3rd down back and special teams is where he belongs.
Posted by: CanesRUS | September 18, 2011 at 05:46 PM
We must have lost Armando to the beer line...
Posted by: Aisle B Bach | September 18, 2011 at 05:48 PM
NE real team the jets good defense the bills energetic young team with a good QB !!!
The PHINS #32 At least we have a chance for luck... So Ross let's bring in Bill Cowher or John Gruden And than fire yourself!
Posted by: ray | September 18, 2011 at 05:49 PM
Time to FIRE Tony Sparano!!! NOW!!! At halftime!
Don't even come back on the field!!!
SERIOUSLY!!! How much more must Dolphin fans suffer?
Jon Gruden? Bill Cowher?
Posted by: RKT | September 18, 2011 at 05:50 PM
Sorry ray, with this front office' track record...they'll rehire Cam Cameron
Posted by: Aisle B Bach | September 18, 2011 at 05:50 PM
Love that Thomas stiffarm.
Posted by: scosee | September 18, 2011 at 05:52 PM
yup will your an expert Gates cant return = 38 yd return...get a clue or at least open your eyes
Posted by: daganj | September 18, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Why do you think parcells left? He knew this was coming and didn't want to be labeled with this team!!! I'm telling you Ireland needs to leave too!!! We can get new coaches and new everything but if we don't get rid of Ireland it won't change!!!
Posted by: johnsdolphins | September 18, 2011 at 05:52 PM
yup johnny whinner...i think Ireland missed both a block and a tackle that series....geeeesh
Posted by: daganj | September 18, 2011 at 05:56 PM
WTF Marshall! stand still on a we screen?
Posted by: scosee | September 18, 2011 at 05:58 PM
This is PAINFUL to watch.
Posted by: willnyc | September 18, 2011 at 05:59 PM
It is also obvious that these players(Long, BM) don't want to injure themselves. I don't blame them.
Posted by: oscar canosa | September 18, 2011 at 06:02 PM
0-4. New coach for week 6.
Posted by: Mike | September 18, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Cant believe the media predictions on our season may be spot on. Sad
Posted by: kingsmith | September 18, 2011 at 06:03 PM
OK DAGANJ. YOU KEEP PRAISING FOR ONE GOOD PLAY HERE AND THERE!!! wake the hell up!!! Being positive is one thing but being blind and clueless is another!!!
Posted by: johnsdolphins | September 18, 2011 at 06:03 PM