The Dolphins have yielded over 300 gross yards to the Rams. They've struggled along the offensive line and have been gernally outplayed all around.
But they lead the St. Louis Rams, 10-6.
The reason?
Ryan Tannehill is having a good day, completing 11 of 15 passes for 108 yards including a touchdown to Marlon Moore. And following the TD, the Dolphins picked up a key turnover when Marcus Thigpen recovered a fumble that led to a Dan Carpenter FG.
The Miami defense has kept the Rams out of the end zone and rookie kicker Greg Zuerlein, who had not missed a kick in 15 tries before today, has missed twice today.
The live blog continues in the comments section.
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Posted by: KBrad | October 14, 2012 at 02:36 PM
Mando,
I credit our players for staying in this game. There's no quit in these guys.
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 14, 2012 at 02:37 PM
We begin the 2nd half with "MO" in our favor. Stick in the endzone for 7pts and we'll take most the fight out Rams.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 14, 2012 at 02:38 PM
They haven't even smelled the end zone.
Posted by: oscar canosa | October 14, 2012 at 02:39 PM
A nice 8 minute sustained drive here ending with a TD would do us wonders. Unfortunately, I don't think Sherman likes long drives.
As for those knocking Sean Smith, it's true he can't cover in zone scheme, but if you look at him in press coverage, he is actually pretty good.
Posted by: nyfinfan | October 14, 2012 at 02:39 PM
We'll see.
Posted by: oscar canosa | October 14, 2012 at 02:39 PM
Where's the rushing game? Where's Hartline?
(Not snark - the game's not on TV here.)
Posted by: Anderson | October 14, 2012 at 02:40 PM
Mando, Status on Oliver Vernon ?
Posted by: 72DABEST | October 14, 2012 at 02:40 PM
Hopefully the offense wakes up...We could be killing them
Posted by: Marc | October 14, 2012 at 02:40 PM
Bradford's a very good qb. Will he ever be a top 5? I havent a clue. I still think mentioning Bradford and Sanchez in the same breath is absurd.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 14, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Olivier Vernon is not on the sideline right now.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 14, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Hopefully those left of you that STILL doubt that Tannehill is not our Franchise QB should just quit watching football.
I rarely post but read everyday. I love the fodder amongst the posters here.
Posted by: Superzoe56 | October 14, 2012 at 02:42 PM
Not bad for a rookie QB playing in his 6th NFL game. We have 4 yards rushing & the Rams have run wild on our defense. Can't remember the last time we were winning a game mainly b/c of our QB...
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 14, 2012 at 02:43 PM
Great return!
Posted by: Dashi | October 14, 2012 at 02:43 PM
Rams focused on taking away our run and Hartline. No fret, because it means other guys should be open.
I also doubt Hartline goes entire game without a catch. Be patient. 2nd half adjustments should be coming. Thats when you counter the opponents countermoves.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 14, 2012 at 02:44 PM
Vernon is back on the sideline. Heavily wrapped ankle. Limping.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 14, 2012 at 02:44 PM
important we get a few 1st downs here, get some momentum.
good starting position lets make it count
Posted by: Reg | October 14, 2012 at 02:44 PM
Nice run by Thigpen.
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 14, 2012 at 02:44 PM
SPECIAL TEAMS are AWAKE!!!!!
Posted by: Kris | October 14, 2012 at 02:44 PM
I assume Vernon will play.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 14, 2012 at 02:45 PM
Rams defense is STOUT!!!
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 14, 2012 at 02:45 PM
Nice!!! Get Bush in space!!!
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 14, 2012 at 02:45 PM
Great return!
late hit on lane!!!
Posted by: Dashi | October 14, 2012 at 02:45 PM
throwing to the backs. love it
Posted by: TAO | October 14, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Unless I am mistaken, it looks like the Rams are just a beat slower now. Maybe they are wearing down.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 14, 2012 at 02:46 PM
John Michael Kolen was the best and hardest hitter Dolphins ever had.Because of his hard-hitting style, he was nicknamed "Captain Crunch". Better than Zack and JT.
Posted by: 72DABEST | October 14, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Love Javorskie!!! Kid is a beast!!!
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 14, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Offsides!
Posted by: Dashi | October 14, 2012 at 02:46 PM
There is zero push on the O-line.
Posted by: nyfinfan | October 14, 2012 at 02:46 PM
No flag on the Lane tackle?
Good to stick with the run, if only to keep Rams honest.
Roll Tanny out!!!!
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 14, 2012 at 02:46 PM
If we don't get a TD here...i'm gonna be worried....
we have all seen this play before...
Posted by: Kris | October 14, 2012 at 02:47 PM
another one..nice. lets just keep this possession football going!
Posted by: TAO | October 14, 2012 at 02:47 PM
I like the play caling on this drive.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | October 14, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Great play call on the throw to Lane.
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 14, 2012 at 02:48 PM
There he is. Harltine spotting
Posted by: TAO | October 14, 2012 at 02:48 PM
PLUS...KIM K.....is in MIAMI right REGGIE????
Posted by: Kris | October 14, 2012 at 02:48 PM
About time they called something on this drive!!!!!
Our superior conditioning is starting to pay off in the second half!
Posted by: Dashi | October 14, 2012 at 02:48 PM
Fisher teaches that kind of play, he was a DB. I'm surprised Finnegan hasn't gotten into it with someone.
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 14, 2012 at 02:48 PM
Notice the St. Lou pass rush has slowed down considerably.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 14, 2012 at 02:48 PM
Mando,
Where are those accuracy questions on Tannehill???
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 14, 2012 at 02:49 PM
that was a scary throw
Posted by: TAO | October 14, 2012 at 02:49 PM
Not overly conmcerned about the run. Teams are going to try and for Tannehill prove he can beat them. Once he consistently does this teams will begin backing off.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 14, 2012 at 02:49 PM
Our O-line is getting killed with penalties
Posted by: Marc | October 14, 2012 at 02:49 PM
never fails. cant make it easy on ourselves
Posted by: TAO | October 14, 2012 at 02:49 PM
LOVE ME SOME BUSH....
Posted by: Kris | October 14, 2012 at 02:50 PM
I am really impressed with the Ram's defense. With the exception of Houston, this is the best defense we have seen.
We are going to have to win this game on defense.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | October 14, 2012 at 02:50 PM
Yep, the rams d is getting tired. A lot of miss tackles this series!
Posted by: Dashi | October 14, 2012 at 02:50 PM
That little quick screen was a GREAT call on third down. Excellent.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 14, 2012 at 02:50 PM
BUSH!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Marc | October 14, 2012 at 02:50 PM
Reggie...I still wish he'd run a bit more vertical.
'WHOA! THAT was vertical!
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 14, 2012 at 02:50 PM
I would like to see Tanny run the ball on occassion
Posted by: DEFinFan | October 14, 2012 at 02:50 PM
What a great call that middle screen was!
Posted by: scosee | October 14, 2012 at 02:50 PM
The MATH is simple...
We don't turn it over...WE WIN...
Posted by: Kris | October 14, 2012 at 02:50 PM
Nice reggie.
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 14, 2012 at 02:51 PM
LANE TIME!
Posted by: Marc | October 14, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Has Hartline even been on the field? Last minute scratch??
Posted by: Mark | October 14, 2012 at 02:51 PM
YEs. lets finish this sweet drive!
Posted by: TAO | October 14, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Credit the offense for the adjustments at the half. The play calls on this drive have been superb.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | October 14, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Wow. Play action even fooled me
Posted by: Marc | October 14, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Tannehill is f#cking STUD!!!
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 14, 2012 at 02:51 PM