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.
Armando,
The timeout was Joes biff
Posted by: Original orange crush | September 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Let's see some 'not to lose' playing! Winning is overrated!
Posted by: inimounts | September 30, 2012 at 05:59 PM
Bess and Hartline have played well so far.
Posted by: redsky | September 30, 2012 at 05:59 PM
I hope that this game does not come down to a Carpenter kick late. His head is so messed up right now that him kicking a last second field goal is the last thing we want.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | September 30, 2012 at 05:59 PM
Going backwards. Total collapse coming!
Posted by: Dolphin 77 | September 30, 2012 at 05:59 PM
That SUCKS!
Posted by: dbmfins | September 30, 2012 at 06:00 PM
Our special teams have been the most disappointing unit all year. I really don't count one Punt return for a TD when we were down a whole bunch. They have cost us the most. We cant return kicks past 20 yd line and if we return we get a penalty half the time. It's just ridiculous. The game is OVER.
Posted by: ADH | September 30, 2012 at 06:00 PM
Oh well....The good news is that Philbin has this team looking legitimate in the first half so far this season which Sparano couldn't do.
The bad news is that we show our warts in the 2nd half.
Posted by: We Have RB's | September 30, 2012 at 06:00 PM
You called it Dolphins 77.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | September 30, 2012 at 06:00 PM
Pray
Posted by: redsky | September 30, 2012 at 06:00 PM
This should come back as a reversal.
Posted by: dbmfins | September 30, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Told UUUUUUUUUUU*LMAO*
Posted by: superPHIN | September 30, 2012 at 06:01 PM
We might get lucky with a little wiggle when it hut the ground
Posted by: dengell | September 30, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Whoops, rookie mistake. Never looked him off
Posted by: IMAWriter | September 30, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Challenge
Posted by: Spillmar | September 30, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Thats not a pick, he didnt control the ball, then it hit the ground. Not really a bad play bt Tanne, just a super effort by the db.
Still, this can not be ruled a pick.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | September 30, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Bush is not ready to play
He's hurting the team with negative yards
Play Miller instead
Posted by: 72perfectstill | September 30, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Anyone see the replay? No one here can tell.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 30, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Those unlucky 6-7 minutes for us are here again.
Posted by: nyfinfan | September 30, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Broder, no turnovers, remember?
Posted by: oscar canosa | September 30, 2012 at 06:02 PM
not getting much rushing the ball. that's gonna put too much pressure on Tannehill
Posted by: Okizzle | September 30, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Not game over - wow lots of wusses on this board.
Spillmar,
It's UNBELIEVABLE how many zeros quit on this team week in & week out.
Posted by: We Have RB's | September 30, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Heres your great hennehill in action. It doesn't matter what he does for two quarters. Exact same qbs. Garbage!
Posted by: Dolphin 77 | September 30, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Did anyone actually not think Arizona would make this a gm..
Posted by: Chase | September 30, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Relax, believe, it's gonna be ok. We all knew mistakes would happen... it's gonna be ok
Posted by: Original orange crush | September 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
Please, we have no reason to get down on our team, FWIW, 'Zona is 3-0, and played an overall tougher schedule.
Posted by: IMAWriter | September 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
Dolphin77 ur a dumazz bro
Posted by: qbclub13 | September 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
Agreed. Let Miller play.
Posted by: Angry Elf | September 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
MAJOR break for the Dolphins. MAJOR.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
Told you guys that wasnt a pick. LOL
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | September 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
People THat IS ALL-PRO Safety ADRIAN WILSON. THE GUY IS AN ATHLETIC FREAK!
T-Hill is to blame but that was a Small window!!
Posted by: Dashi | September 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
"Going backwards. Total collapse coming!"
Dolphin 77,
Just stop it!!! He didn't even catch it. Cissy motherf#cker.
Posted by: We Have RB's | September 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
JAY FEELY IS FUMING !!!
Posted by: FLPD | September 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
Let's run the ball and punt. I don't want Tanne throwing on 3 and 14.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | September 30, 2012 at 06:03 PM
right on cue. however he didn't maintain posseession. dont know if its conclusive enough tho
Posted by: Okizzle | September 30, 2012 at 06:04 PM
Ha!!! Love it.
Posted by: We Have RB's | September 30, 2012 at 06:04 PM
Let see if Tannehill uses this a momentum to put the momentum back on Miami's shoulders
Posted by: MiamiD20 | September 30, 2012 at 06:05 PM
Are the announcers against the Dolphins?
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | September 30, 2012 at 06:05 PM
Tasker anti dolphin Bill
Posted by: 72perfectstill | September 30, 2012 at 06:05 PM
Boy! Here we go again! Tannehill needs to stop starring down the receivers. He Sherman needs to spread the ball or Tanny is going to get picked. They are keying on both Bess and Hartline
Posted by: ray | September 30, 2012 at 06:05 PM
Tasker has a hardon for the phins, biased douche
Posted by: nyfinfan | September 30, 2012 at 06:05 PM
Regardless of how the play ended, its a good job by Tannehill to audible into a play that exploites the single coverage on Hartline.
Posted by: dbmfins | September 30, 2012 at 06:05 PM
Never mind lol. If the pick stood that would've been killer
Posted by: Okizzle | September 30, 2012 at 06:06 PM
I really dont feel a collapse is coming. I have faith in Tannehill.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | September 30, 2012 at 06:06 PM
Jay Feely is benching weights on the sidelines.
Posted by: Angry Elf | September 30, 2012 at 06:06 PM
Good Play.
U guys call shermans Playcalling Bad!!!
The Man Has Bigger Balls than anyone in here!!!
His only real conservative game was against the Texans!!
Posted by: Dashi | September 30, 2012 at 06:06 PM
Keep our heads, do what's been working, keep pass rush going. They're not going to run the ball, pass rush and two deep.
Posted by: torgeaux | September 30, 2012 at 06:07 PM
ofcourse they are keying off bess and hartline no one else is stepping up ... time for thr D to make a play get back the momentum
Posted by: Original orange crush | September 30, 2012 at 06:07 PM
Dolphin 77,
Thanks for your input, bud. We can always count on knowing where your allegiances lye.
Posted by: Craig M | September 30, 2012 at 06:08 PM
The offense at least took some time off the clock. Its gut check time for the d. The defense has have at least 1 or 2 critical stop moments per game. Or all theyve done gets nulled.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | September 30, 2012 at 06:08 PM
fumble
Posted by: Spillmar | September 30, 2012 at 06:08 PM
beware of patrick peterson here
Posted by: Okizzle | September 30, 2012 at 06:09 PM
Alomost a safety on that play!
Posted by: dbmfins | September 30, 2012 at 06:09 PM
Dolphins are thankful to Patrick Peterson for flipping the field.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 30, 2012 at 06:09 PM
They need a new kicker ASAP! This guy Carpenter SUCKS! Another missed fieldgoal they cannot afford, and then the game changes to Arizona's favor. Are you kidding me??? They cannot let a crappy kicker change the momentum of the game like this. This guy Carpenter can't even kick a touchback!
Posted by: tiredfinfan | September 30, 2012 at 06:09 PM
Fields is MONEY
Carpenter not so.
Posted by: Spillmar | September 30, 2012 at 06:09 PM
That was the same thing Doucet did to us on the TD
Posted by: IMAWriter | September 30, 2012 at 06:09 PM
Nice job by Smith on the coverage.
Posted by: dbmfins | September 30, 2012 at 06:10 PM
Dashi I disagree. Sherman is calling a good game Today. but he has not in the past
Posted by: jtlawson5 | September 30, 2012 at 06:10 PM
Sean Smith look like he had a cramp. Limped off.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 30, 2012 at 06:10 PM