GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dolphins are getting great performances from a handful of individuals and the result is they are outplaying the favored Cardinals.
It starts with the quarterback and Ryan Tannehill is throwing the football more accurately than I've seen all season. He has completed 15 of 21 passes for 219 yards and led a shiny 95-yard TD drive just before halftime that put the Dolphins first TD on the board.
Brian Hartline has already had a great game and it's only halftime. He has six catches for 110 yards, including a 57-yard catch on that TD drive.
Davone Bess is also having a fine day with five catches for 86 yards.
Defensively, Cameron Wake has also awoken. He had no sacks the first three games of the season. He has three in the first half today.
Sean Smith also picked off his first pass of the year and has done a good job marking Larry Fitzgerald.
So far so good for the Dolphins. Join me in the comments section for the continuation of the live blog.
How does Starks not get that sack?
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | September 30, 2012 at 05:51 PM
Unbelievable...Carpenter was our by far the offensive MVP under Sparano. The only guy who could produce points is f#cking us this year!!!
Posted by: We Have RB's | September 30, 2012 at 05:51 PM
He was mad about the timeout.
Posted by: KBrad | September 30, 2012 at 05:52 PM
Tell me why these morons didn't get rid of the suck bag carpenter? It's all about to fall apart right in front of your eyes!
Posted by: Dolphin 77 | September 30, 2012 at 05:52 PM
How did he get away ??
Posted by: Spillmar | September 30, 2012 at 05:52 PM
I think the Cardinals have discovered Nolan Carroll.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 30, 2012 at 05:52 PM
pass rush great!
But wow, we get THAT sack...
Those misses can be game changers.
Posted by: IMAWriter | September 30, 2012 at 05:52 PM
Carroll, wow.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | September 30, 2012 at 05:52 PM
Nolan Carroll is lost out there.
Posted by: We Have RB's | September 30, 2012 at 05:53 PM
That missed sack by starks killed us on this drive.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | September 30, 2012 at 05:53 PM
Jay Feely = tough guy.
Posted by: FLPD | September 30, 2012 at 05:53 PM
That's what happens when you miss a 53 yard field goal, you give up great position and momentum
Posted by: bobbyd12 | September 30, 2012 at 05:53 PM
Kolb is terrible. Might be worse than Sanchez.
Posted by: We Have RB's | September 30, 2012 at 05:53 PM
Now that was crappy Nolan. Should call him No-LAND.
Posted by: Spillmar | September 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Yes. Starks has to wrap him up.
Posted by: IMAWriter | September 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
why do our db's not look for the ball??
Posted by: Reg | September 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
When the FG kicking coach leaves, is the FG kicker far behind?
Posted by: Angry Elf | September 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Nolan Carroll is a PUNK!
Posted by: jpao | September 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Cards are going to pass on every down watch. Our corners will be tested from here on!
Posted by: ray | September 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Easy pick
Posted by: Spillmar | September 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
That Carpenter miss cost us 7pt.
Posted by: Direland | September 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
We're lucky Kolb has been playing like...Kolb.
praying here
Posted by: IMAWriter | September 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
It's not going to be easy, men.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
That's too easy....
Posted by: We Have RB's | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
As a defgense you gotta know Fityz is a primary target. Inexcusable.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
This is all on Carpenter
Posted by: 72perfectstill | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
NEdd a sack WAKE.
Posted by: Spillmar | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
Oh no. Those 2 TDs would have been nice. Or 3
Posted by: Marc | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
marshall should've picked that off
Posted by: Okizzle | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
Thanks carpenter, u fukin mule!
Posted by: Ziggy | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
We are in trouble now. We need to change the momentum again. This crowd is going to get loud. This is going to be a real test for the rookie.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
Blatant pick play.
Posted by: IMAWriter | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
Going for that Field Goal was first mistake.
Second mistake was assuming Nolan Carroll can play CB in this league....he is a Special Teamer at best.
Got to give it to the Card's OC that TD was a well designed play.
Posted by: jpao | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
Did u see Sean Smith daydreaming on the TD catch? What a waste.
Posted by: Angry Elf | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
Lets hope we don't get out-coached in the second half
Posted by: jcurrier31 | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
They only have 1 good receiver, #11. Double cover him and you'll win.
Posted by: oscar canosa | September 30, 2012 at 05:55 PM
85 was a pick.
Posted by: IMAWriter | September 30, 2012 at 05:56 PM
carpenter=momentum for other team....*lol* seriously they need to look at bringing mare back to miami....
Posted by: superPHIN | September 30, 2012 at 05:56 PM
JAY FEELY = REALLY TOUGH GUY !!!
Posted by: FLPD | September 30, 2012 at 05:56 PM
We have to put points on the board this drive or Im sensing a HUGE momentum swing. Not a good time to get overly conservative, Far too much time left to play.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | September 30, 2012 at 05:56 PM
everyone has been calling out the Secondary and this is why. They fold....every time!
Posted by: jpao | September 30, 2012 at 05:56 PM
Game is over now unless we can establish the run or get back momentum. Philbin and coaches still suck with time management and playcalling when we get inside opponent's 35yd line. I'm not expecting the win now :(
Posted by: ADH | September 30, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Mando jinxed them!
Posted by: redsky | September 30, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Reverse on the kickoff would be cool.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 30, 2012 at 05:57 PM
If we can't answer with points here, game over folks
Posted by: Ziggy | September 30, 2012 at 05:57 PM
philbin you got rid of alot of players for b.s. im lookin to see if carpenter gets the boot this week. i hope that missed fg dont haunt us.
Posted by: 305 | September 30, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Wow; Hey let's not cover Fitzgerald. It's not like he's good or anything?
Philbin/Sherman don't screw with the game plan - its working.
Had Carpenter not missed and given them the ball at midfield, they would not have scored.
I hope they get cocky and start to throw the rest of the game. This is Kolb not Brady.
Posted by: Spillmar | September 30, 2012 at 05:57 PM
JAY FEELY,
I'M A TOUGH GUY TOO, I BELONG. CAN I HANG WITH YOU GUYS ? PLEASE ?
Posted by: FLPD | September 30, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Feely is at it again!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 30, 2012 at 05:57 PM
That missed field goal have them the ball at mid field basically. ST cost us 3 points and a TD
Posted by: nyfinfan | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
No the PHINS need to tighten up that D. Offense now needs to score on this drive.
Posted by: dbmfins | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Good thing we didn't draft vontaze burfict. Just starting and making plays for cincy.
Posted by: inimounts | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Agree with YG, though I still think we could rip them up with a does of Lane, if he has a 2 yard head start on the LOS.
Field position on this kickoff will be HUGE.
Posted by: IMAWriter | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Need a good drive here
Posted by: dengell | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Guys,
Sparano wore Carpenter's leg out. He can still hit from medium and dhort range, but the long range kicks seem to be gone. Blame on the fistpumper.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Reverse on the kickoff? Mando are u high?
Posted by: Ziggy | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
If we lose this game by 3 or less points I cut carpenter in a second. He cost at game and we should have a 2 possession lead now. Sure it was from 51 yards out but ive seen professionals from other games this and last week make 51 yard FGs down the middle. If we do lose by 3 or less points it looks like it's on Carpenter's shoulders AGAIN
Posted by: MiamiD20 | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
be careful of a miami turnover here...always seems to happen at this stage when other team gets excited....
Posted by: superPHIN | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
poor coverage on that td pass, we have done really well up until that play in all fairness. my only complaints are we need to get our hands up at the line whilst we are pressurising the qb and the cb's need to look for the ball more when the pass is coming their way
Posted by: Reg | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Not game over - wow lots of wusses on this board.
Posted by: Spillmar | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM