The Dolphins were the better team in the first quarter.
The defense dominated -- as Jason Taylor collected two sacks. The special teams blocked a punt to set up a TD. And Matt Moore threw a perfect pass to Brandon Marshall for a score and a 7-0 lead.
The Eagles, meanwhile, looked disinterested until late in the quarter.
Let's see what happens as the game and the live blog continue. See you in the comments section.







Stepped out...
Posted by: Yeah! | December 11, 2011 at 01:48 PM
So. New Game.
Posted by: oscar canosa | December 11, 2011 at 01:52 PM
Dohhhhhh
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 11, 2011 at 01:52 PM
I agree TS does make some bad BAD football decisions. I still cant believe that he didn't go for the two point conversion against dallas.. Which ultimately lost us that came
Posted by: Chase | December 11, 2011 at 01:52 PM
Gotta find a way to hit those speedsters at the line.
Posted by: oscar canosa | December 11, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Can we stop playing so conservative. AND DAMN Jake Long is out!!
Posted by: Spiderman | December 11, 2011 at 01:54 PM
This offensive drive will sway me as to whether Matt Moore can solidify his future as our starting qb. He must answer here, mo has swung towards the eagles, so Matt Mo' needs to take it back!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Great time for a Gates td return!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 01:55 PM
I dont think we've played that conservative this game spiderman. We've taken quite a few shots downfield. Theres just noone getting open
Posted by: Chase | December 11, 2011 at 01:55 PM
hey was that channing crowder on the exercise bike
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 11, 2011 at 01:55 PM
So, some of you all were saying keep Sparano? Not so sure of yourselves now are you?
Posted by: DC Dolfan | December 11, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Wahoo eagles score, long out, let's see what Moore is made of now
Posted by: Husketeer | December 11, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Skins take a 17-14 lead over Pats!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Looks like the Eagles have arrived to the game. they look interested now.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 11, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Armando, its called MO'. LOL
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 01:57 PM
EVERY GAME
Posted by: kris | December 11, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Anyone understand why call that TO right there?
Posted by: DC Dolfan | December 11, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Matt MO' needs to respond to regain the MO'!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Armando, BAD DECISION to try a 55 yard FG...That's where I think Sparano doesn't have it...Key decisions...His defense came out chasing Vick all over the place...Why give them hope??
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 11, 2011 at 01:59 PM
Austin Powers and Matt Moore missing there MO-JO
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 11, 2011 at 02:00 PM
who da heck was he throwin it to? damm
Posted by: PhinFan4Life | December 11, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Ouch.. Thats the second time hes made a bad bad decision on a long down. Reminded me of that terrible 3rd and 18 int earlier in the year
Posted by: Chase | December 11, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Thats it these guys suck fire everyone
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 11, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Jake Long out is already a factor...Garner is NOT a LT...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 11, 2011 at 02:00 PM
What's with RZC love for Indy?
Posted by: SullysPhins | December 11, 2011 at 02:00 PM
TRADE UP FOR RG3 IT IS! LOL
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Moore showing his true colours now
Posted by: Husketeer | December 11, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Thats the play they come up with after a T.O.....
Posted by: kris | December 11, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Fu** you Vick...You're overrated...Little girl...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 11, 2011 at 02:02 PM
AS ALOCO WOULD SAY:
"MATT MOORE MY A*SS"!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 02:02 PM
Awesome, the mirage is finally clearing up
Posted by: Husketeer | December 11, 2011 at 02:02 PM
This game is a referendum on what is more important:
Talent?
Or
Discipline and desire.
The Eagles are more talented. The Dolphins have more desire and discipline. But if the Eagles show up to play, it is just a tough matchup for the Dolphins because they are less talented.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 11, 2011 at 02:03 PM
I'm actually really intrigued and interested by this situation. The dolphins usually implode at this point. I looking forward to seeing how they are going to respond. Can this new and improved dolphins team take a punch??
Posted by: Chase | December 11, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Bye Tony.
Posted by: Tony Sparano Jr. | December 11, 2011 at 02:04 PM
MATT MOORE MY A*SS!
((BUFFET OF PORT-A-JOHN))
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 02:04 PM
So, we are behind and it's an excellent opportunity to find out what stuff is this Team made of, specially Matt Moore.
Posted by: oscar canosa | December 11, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Fire Sparano promote the Quality control kid
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 11, 2011 at 02:05 PM
A. S. I would say that are O line D line and LBs are much more talented then the eagles... Or can only Qbs Rbs and Wrs be talented???
Posted by: Chase | December 11, 2011 at 02:06 PM
Another serious personnel issue: In four years since drafting Jake Long, the Dolphins have never bothered to get a backup LT in the later rounds that stuck with the team.
they drafted the kid from Ga. Tech a few years ago -- gardener -- but he failed.
And now Long is hurt and the entire OL falls apart.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 11, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Fins fan base sucks. All you can hear on TV is lets go eagles...
Posted by: Chase | December 11, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Moore looks off target so far. The Eagles have a bad run defense, the only problem is they give up most of their yardage inside and we don't have a back for that.
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 11, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Vernon Carey is now also out of the game.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 11, 2011 at 02:08 PM
That's a shame about Vernon for we have the stuff to ram it up these People's middle.
Posted by: oscar canosa | December 11, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Jake Long's crutches are now playing LT!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Go go John Jerry
Posted by: qbclub13 | December 11, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Wow that was very very stupid....
Posted by: Chase | December 11, 2011 at 02:09 PM
these are the dolphins i recognize.
Posted by: mike d | December 11, 2011 at 02:10 PM
That little white is next in line on the OL rotation
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 11, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Carey hasnt had an injury free season in at least 3yrs. Biggest problem with that is he isnt that great when he is healthy!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Where are those wind bags now that say LT is not important?
Posted by: Bite it | December 11, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Miami implosion well underway this is what happens against a good team
Posted by: Husketeer | December 11, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Its looking like this game will be the final nail in Sparano's coffin!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 02:12 PM
TE's love playing the FINS......it's their best chance to make the Pro Bowl...
Posted by: kris | December 11, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Any Reid showing every kind of screen we can't cover.
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 11, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Good stop D!
Posted by: Chase | December 11, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Offense keeps giving the D terrible field position!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | December 11, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Remember all the go times we had....in the first quarter
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 11, 2011 at 02:13 PM
4 sacks for Miami....thats good...
Posted by: kris | December 11, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Good
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 11, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Why you People come to conclusions so early? There's still more than half the Game to go.
Posted by: oscar canosa | December 11, 2011 at 02:15 PM