ORCHARD PARK, NY -- Jake Long is inactive for today's game versus Buffalo. It will make the first game of his career he misses after 61 consecutive starts. Long has been nursing a back injury.
The Dolphins did not announce who will start in Long's absence but John Jerry took most of the snaps at the position during practice during the week.
The other inactives are Steve Slaton, Koa Misi, Will Barker, Ray Feinga, Jeron Mastrud and Ryan Baker.
QB Matt Moore, who suffered a lisght concussion in last week's game against Philadelphia, is active. He was out working with his receivers on the field earlier today. He starts.
I would not be surprised if both Moore and JP Losman play here today. Just a hunch.
Also, TE Anthony Fasano, who had sore ribs all week, also will start for Miami.
As to the live blog, it's absolutely active and ready for the start of today's game. We're rocking the live stuff in the comments section. See you there.
Armando,
Who is the back up to J.P. today?
Posted by: NY "G" | December 18, 2011 at 01:17 PM
Get the feeling the Bills are looking to target who ever S.Smith is covering.
Posted by: fin4life | December 18, 2011 at 01:17 PM
Even tough it looked as a good punt return, there was A LOT of space there. Still don't like Bess as a punt returner.
Posted by: MaCo | December 18, 2011 at 01:18 PM
I'd be happy for Todd Bowles if the Dolphins win today in Buffalo...Seems like a good dude...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 18, 2011 at 01:18 PM
niether team looks like they want to win....just sayin!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | December 18, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Actually, NYG, the third string QB today is same as always -- either Brian Hartline or Daniel thomas.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 18, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Armando,
Got that, Brian or DT. Great news and thanks.
Posted by: NY "G" | December 18, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Tackling Reggie Bush in open space is almost impossible...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 18, 2011 at 01:21 PM
Jack, my advice would to be if you have to download anything to wacth the game dont do it more than likely some spyware.
Posted by: Spiderman | December 18, 2011 at 01:21 PM
I'll be shocked if we score more than 14 points today...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 18, 2011 at 01:23 PM
Vernon Carey pulls on running play, has two defenders in front of him, blocks neither, one causes Reggie Bush to fumble. I so don't like Vernon Carey on pulling plays.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 18, 2011 at 01:23 PM
that draw depends on Kevin Burnett making the tackle. he got blocked and tied up and that's the reason it worked.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 18, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Armando, you've got 2 more games to go until you don't see Vernon anymore...He's not coming back...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 18, 2011 at 01:25 PM
I don't like Vernon Carey's play...PERIOD....
Posted by: kris | December 18, 2011 at 01:25 PM
What's going on with our "outstanding run defense"??
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 18, 2011 at 01:25 PM
That WHOLE side of the line is an embarrassment.....
Posted by: kris | December 18, 2011 at 01:26 PM
THIS TEAM IS DONE FOR THE YEAR....TACKLING SAYS IT ALL!!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | December 18, 2011 at 01:26 PM
We look COLD....
Posted by: Spiderman | December 18, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Everytime the Dolphins turn the ball over, it ALWAYS results in a TD. ALWAYS.
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 18, 2011 at 01:26 PM
beat the Jets in the final and decent draft position and I'll be satisfied.
Posted by: dolfanSF | December 18, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Vernon Carey-Reggie Bush-CJ Spiller-7 points-yikes-no tackling-it's all on film
Posted by: David | December 18, 2011 at 01:27 PM
As long as the same GM is around that helped sign Carey to the richest contract of any RT in the league, I have misgivings about who will be here and who will not, #1.
We all know he should be gone. But you never know.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 18, 2011 at 01:27 PM
Really Spiller?
Posted by: Sandoval | December 18, 2011 at 01:27 PM
If im bowles....put JP in already and hope to god that this game ends quickly!!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | December 18, 2011 at 01:28 PM
Following on from Armando's feature....Is this the Dolphin attempt at Sucking for Luck?
Posted by: Mark | December 18, 2011 at 01:28 PM
the broadcast team is so pissed to be in Buffalo today. Only game between two teams eliminated from playoffs...yawhn...oh well, go Fins!
Posted by: Bored Fins Guy | December 18, 2011 at 01:28 PM
Armando, sad but true unfortunately.
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 18, 2011 at 01:28 PM
REMEMBER that Williams game vs the Bills in the snowstorm... Ricky never played in snow and ran all over them. No worries as they are only looking for a few inches today as i checked the local radar off the lakes.
No Rickey today.
Posted by: NY "G" | December 18, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Armando, Carey got fat and lazy after he received his contract
Posted by: Spiderman | December 18, 2011 at 01:29 PM
run, run, screen, punt......formula today!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | December 18, 2011 at 01:30 PM
This reminds me of those long boring road trips when you were a kid, no stopping, no getting out.
Are we there yet?
Posted by: Mark | December 18, 2011 at 01:30 PM
nice play calling duhhh
Posted by: PhinFan4Life | December 18, 2011 at 01:32 PM
Bush on a 1 yard dive? clueless
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 18, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Call me crazy, but I dont think its a good idea to have a power run on 3rd down with Bush.
Posted by: MaCo | December 18, 2011 at 01:33 PM
like Tebow when he ran in the TD-everyone knew Reggie was getting the ball-and he did-and it didn't work
Posted by: David | December 18, 2011 at 01:33 PM
This team has mailed it in. Players, Coaches. It's over. And that's good news for us, now we'll end our slide in Draft order.
Posted by: DC Dolfan | December 18, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Still even with Sparano gone they run a 1 yr play with Bush instead of Thomas...goes to show it wasn't just Sparano who doesn't think on this staff...GONEEEEEEEEEEE thank god
Posted by: Joey | December 18, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Paul Soliai has been caught twice outside chasing RBs. Why is he out there?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 18, 2011 at 01:34 PM
KC up 3-0 against the Packers and are now in the red zone again...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 18, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Screens n draws the order of the day
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 18, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Fins playing slow footed, like they have cement boots on.
Posted by: DevilsAdvocate | December 18, 2011 at 01:35 PM
This defense can be great and can be so bad...Go figure...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 18, 2011 at 01:35 PM
been waiting to see that from Bess for awhile.
Posted by: dolfanSF | December 18, 2011 at 01:37 PM
Charles Clay. How'd he catch that?
Posted by: DC Dolfan | December 18, 2011 at 01:38 PM
See that punt return by Bess? That's what I mean when I say Bess is NOT a punt returner. See the size of that hole he had? Anybody with blazing speed would of taken that to the house. Bush or Gates. Bess is slow...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | December 18, 2011 at 01:38 PM
wow, Clay was flashing on that play. awesome.
Posted by: dolfanSF | December 18, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Clay is going to be a stud.
Posted by: KS | December 18, 2011 at 01:38 PM
TWO BAD TEAMS....!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | December 18, 2011 at 01:39 PM
KC kicked second Fist pump..
KC 6
Pack 0
Posted by: NY "G" | December 18, 2011 at 01:39 PM
They would only play for Tony Sparano.
Posted by: oscar canosa | December 18, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Say again Oscar....
Posted by: kris | December 18, 2011 at 01:40 PM
yeah baby!!!!!!!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Posted by: dolfanSF | December 18, 2011 at 01:40 PM
I admit it - I cheered!
Posted by: Mark | December 18, 2011 at 01:41 PM
THE LIVE BLOG CONTINUES IN THE SECOND QUARTER POST. GO THERE PLEASE.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 18, 2011 at 01:41 PM
THE LIVE BLOG ROLLS IN THE SECOND QUARTER POST. PLEASE GO THERE NOW.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 18, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Fasano as the 2nd T.E. works in 08 with David Martin as the 1st option Fasano played well blocking and releasing as a secdondary option in the pass game. If we finally get an upper tier pass catching T.E. we could have a solid 2 T.E. formation which GREATLY helps the run and pass game.
Posted by: fin4life | December 18, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Packers lost!!!!
Posted by: aoliver345 | December 18, 2011 at 04:04 PM