CINCINNATI -- This is a hard game to get a grasp on.
The Dolphins gave six points away in the first quarter. The Bengals had two turnovers in the second quarter and the Miami offense moved the ball very well on one drive to take a 7-6 lead at halftime.
Interesting that Nolan Carroll is holding up so far.
Cincy QB Andy Dalton is clearly not having a good day, with his accuracy way off. He has comleted 11 of 18 passes for 83 yards. Ryan Tannehill so far is the better QB in this game. He is 7of 10 for 101 yards.
The live blog continues in the comments section below. See you there.
Geno Atkins beats John Jerry for the sack.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 07, 2012 at 03:14 PM
Marino-Clayton
Tannehill-Hartline
Posted by: The real G | October 07, 2012 at 03:14 PM
Sack, but he didn't make a bad throw,
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 07, 2012 at 03:14 PM
like most players do, they actually come to play every week in contract year
Posted by: bill connors | October 07, 2012 at 03:14 PM
Jerry and Thomas...Crappiest blockers on the team...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | October 07, 2012 at 03:14 PM
Nice safe call.
Punt, don't give them field position.
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 07, 2012 at 03:15 PM
Holding my breath
Posted by: jcurrier31 | October 07, 2012 at 03:15 PM
last game for Carpenter
Posted by: tony in Miami | October 07, 2012 at 03:15 PM
turning point again in a game by carp
Posted by: bill connors | October 07, 2012 at 03:15 PM
Bad decision to go for the field goal.
Posted by: Buzzard's Luck | October 07, 2012 at 03:15 PM
Carpenter misses a 53 yarder. But seriously ... It's from 53 yards!!!
That's not a gimme for anyone.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 07, 2012 at 03:16 PM
Ok, Stella doesnt have her groove back from 50yds(Carpenter).
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 07, 2012 at 03:16 PM
Bad call!!! Crap!!! Hope this doesn't change momentum in the game!!! Dam!!!
Posted by: robbyhernz | October 07, 2012 at 03:16 PM
I don't understand this one...I love Philbin but come on...53 yard FG?? Really??
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | October 07, 2012 at 03:16 PM
carp has to go, lost all confidence/ and maybe lost 3 straight game for us
Posted by: bill connors | October 07, 2012 at 03:16 PM
Stupid not to punt. Carpenter has done nothing to show that he can make that kick this year. Now we give Cincy momentum back along with field position
Posted by: Chase | October 07, 2012 at 03:16 PM
Carpenter still not effective beyond 50 yds
Posted by: Swamy | October 07, 2012 at 03:16 PM
Ouch.
He starts them out there.
Just gave them filed position.
Why do our coaches always make 2-3 calls like this a game?
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 07, 2012 at 03:16 PM
That's the coach fault The coach knows he sucks this year and he keeps having carpet
Kick. If we lose it's Philbin fault!
Posted by: ray | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
The nightmare that never ends.
Philbin needs to play filed position here.
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
Why let that loser try a long FG? Short field for the D now. Great job Cam Philbin.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
Long FG for any kicker
Bad decision by coaches
Leave great field position for cinci
Posted by: 72perfectstill | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
53 yards is no chip shot.
Posted by: The real G | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
Carp needs to go. I know 53 isn't a gimme, but geez he's been consistently bad this year from 50+. Can't have that.
Posted by: Dan | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
And there's a carpenter miss, we lose
Posted by: MiamiD20 | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
It was a 50+ but damn!
We should of just went for it
Posted by: odinseye | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
now here come the bengals, same story different week
Posted by: bill connors | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
I know that was a long kick but it would be nice to have a kicker with a big leg. Games are so close in the NFL and every point counts. That FG could have been a knock out blow.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
That call to try a 53 yard FG could be HUGE...Our defense is playing well...Pin them deep in their end zone...WTF???
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
I applaud Philbin for giving Carpenter chance to get his confidence back from 50 plus yards. Great move, even the result was negative.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 07, 2012 at 03:17 PM
Carpenter!
Hey, Philbin has to give him a shot! We are up by 2 scores and the d is playing good!
U have to make those! At least we know what carpenter is made of!
Posted by: Dashi | October 07, 2012 at 03:18 PM
I guess we will draft a kicker next, since our kid rock wannabe long haired kicker forgot how to do what he is paid to do.
Posted by: FrustratedFinFan | October 07, 2012 at 03:18 PM
Poor choice by Philbin to go for the kick and not the punt.
Posted by: Dan | October 07, 2012 at 03:18 PM
rg3 knocked out, cousins in
Posted by: bill connors | October 07, 2012 at 03:18 PM
dashi,
Exactly!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 07, 2012 at 03:19 PM
We got to Pin The Ears back and get to Dalton.
If not force the to
Posted by: odinseye | October 07, 2012 at 03:19 PM
Philbin needs to watch Bellicheat call a game.
if they score here, and/or we lose, it will be the 3rd straight game whewre our coaching staff was a major reason for a loss.
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 07, 2012 at 03:19 PM
Our defense is going to get tired because of play calling and Philbin stupid decision!
Here we go again. I can't believe it!!!
Posted by: ray | October 07, 2012 at 03:19 PM
unreal gonna be 17-13 here in a sec
Posted by: bill connors | October 07, 2012 at 03:19 PM
Dang. Good coverage there by smith, but event a better throw
Posted by: Chase | October 07, 2012 at 03:19 PM
That was an EASY decision to make...And we find a way to make the wrong one...Wouldn't you know it...Typical...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | October 07, 2012 at 03:20 PM
Stupid coaches decisions turns momentum
Their stupid decisions lost last two overtime games
Posted by: 72perfectstill | October 07, 2012 at 03:20 PM
Never fails!! One play and all of a sudden they march down the field on our stout D!!
Posted by: robbyhernz | October 07, 2012 at 03:20 PM
Ok, I'm starting to believe in Smith!
Posted by: redsky | October 07, 2012 at 03:20 PM
right now i am SO angry.
Philbin HAS to be held accountable SOMETIME.
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 07, 2012 at 03:20 PM
If they score here, it is all on Philbin for that stupid call on the FG attempt. Should have pinned them back.
Posted by: AKGUY | October 07, 2012 at 03:20 PM
BGE was short, but they'll give it to him.
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 07, 2012 at 03:20 PM
This is going to backfire...I know it...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | October 07, 2012 at 03:21 PM
not philbin, its our awful kicker which comes back to garbage ireland for not replacing this clown
Posted by: bill connors | October 07, 2012 at 03:21 PM
Typical BLOWFISH. Coaches or O gives the D a short field and then they choke. Wash rinse repeat.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | October 07, 2012 at 03:21 PM
GODDAMMITT!
Posted by: odinseye | October 07, 2012 at 03:21 PM
The decision to go for a long field goal with a slumping kicker (and the ensuing missed field goal) will come back to haunt us...mark my words.
Posted by: Buzzard's Luck | October 07, 2012 at 03:21 PM
Bill that's why sherm is babying thill !
Learn from the pocket!
Don't get pat white!
Posted by: Dashi | October 07, 2012 at 03:21 PM
It's like they were giving Carpenter a reason to fire him.
Posted by: h8dpats | October 07, 2012 at 03:21 PM
Someone has to tell my why in the hell Philbjn would trust Carpenter on a 53 yard kick instead of punt it!!!? These coaching mistakes are atrocious and obviously costly
Posted by: nydolfan19 | October 07, 2012 at 03:22 PM
Im still thinking the offense needs to get at least 1 more td drive to secure this victory. Also needs to hold the Bengals to 3pts here.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 07, 2012 at 03:22 PM
Doesn't look good guys. Momentum change again. Oh well. Bye bye JI you suck. And we get closer to that number two or third pick
Browns are worst!
Posted by: ray | October 07, 2012 at 03:22 PM
Lol Bill the kicker was the bright spot of the last 4 years, no one to even your great front office skills could have season carps melt down this year.
Posted by: qbclub13 | October 07, 2012 at 03:22 PM
monday morning kickers?????
Posted by: Reg | October 07, 2012 at 03:22 PM
A defensive turnover would be monumental here also.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 07, 2012 at 03:22 PM