CINCINNATI -- Something's different today.
The season has changed in that the weather is officially turning to Fall. It's jacket weather here -- in the 40s, gray overcast. It just feels like football weather.
The season has changed in that pretty soon the Dolphins either have to start winning some games or we're going to be discussing free agency and the draft as primary topics. In other words, as I asked in my column today, can the Dolphins salvage the season?
Players say yes. We'll see.
The inactives today are something of a surprise in that Jabar Gaffney is inactive. That is a disappointment because he's supposed to be a veteran upgrade at WR. He's healthy. Saw him working in warmups. Obviously, something didn't click in that he is not playing today.
Marlon Moore may have something to do with this. He's been inactive the past couple of weeks so he's back today. That frees him and Anthony Armstrong for WR work today.
The other inactives are Pat Devlin, Richard Marshall, Will Yeatman, Michael Egnew and Rishard Matthews. Carroll starts for the injured Marshall.
The live blog is coming also. It starts in the comments section at kickoff.
there is no foul for block in the back "because I said so".
Posted by: FrustratedFinFan | October 07, 2012 at 01:47 PM
believe effective running between the tackles will win this game for us. Cant have anymore turnovers.
Efective running inside will set up Bush for a home runner to the outside and effective Tannehill passing to our recievers. Cincy's trying to stop Bush to the edge.
YG,
Agreed. We either establish the run up the middle or we get buried.
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 01:47 PM
Since its not against us thats when , we can tlook at another teams receiver and we get a flag , they can put their fingers in our receivers face mask poke him in the eyes while shoving him to the ground before the ball arrives and its a no flag that sheet has got to stop
Posted by: xtremewayz7 | October 07, 2012 at 01:48 PM
Long TD coming up soon? I hope not WR are open down field Dalton not completing his passes!
Posted by: ray | October 07, 2012 at 01:49 PM
I bet 100 dollars Nolan gets burnt!
Posted by: ray | October 07, 2012 at 01:50 PM
Just too many chances for the Bengals...The time of possession is a joke!!!
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 01:50 PM
O has to do something to rest defense
Posted by: 72perfectstill | October 07, 2012 at 01:52 PM
Nice to have McDaniel back. Guy is a beast.
Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 01:52 PM
Can we get a drive?
At least get the D a breather. Their the only reason were still in it!
Posted by: odinseye | October 07, 2012 at 01:53 PM
Strange Game. Might have a chance.
Posted by: oscar canosa | October 07, 2012 at 01:53 PM
The D has been super.
Posted by: Jay | October 07, 2012 at 01:54 PM
Only have 6 to show for it. A td takes back the momentum and it's. a new gam C'mon Phins!
Posted by: Martin | October 07, 2012 at 01:55 PM
Finally they're using clay!!!!!
Posted by: Okizzle | October 07, 2012 at 01:58 PM
Once Tanne gets the weapons to throw to watch out!!
But if we wait for Ireland......,,.,,??
Posted by: 72perfectstill | October 07, 2012 at 01:59 PM
Great can we NOT fum,ble or turn it over HELLO
Posted by: odinseye | October 07, 2012 at 02:00 PM
LANE! LANE! LANE!
Posted by: odinseye | October 07, 2012 at 02:00 PM
Great Drive!
Posted by: oscar canosa | October 07, 2012 at 02:00 PM
A good, balanced drive. Way to go offense!!!
Posted by: FrustratedFinFan | October 07, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Now we need a 3 and out D let's go
Posted by: jcurrier31 | October 07, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Im impressed, Carpenter made the kick.
Posted by: realistic | October 07, 2012 at 02:02 PM
About time!!!
Posted by: 72perfectstill | October 07, 2012 at 02:06 PM
Refs trying to reverse turnover
Posted by: 72perfectstill | October 07, 2012 at 02:07 PM
What? Bring back the scrubs. Esto es mierrrrda!!!!
Posted by: FrustratedFinFan | October 07, 2012 at 02:11 PM
That's a BS call!!
Posted by: dquezada559 | October 07, 2012 at 02:12 PM
WOW.... guppies suck as it is and now the crappy refs are stacking the deck.... guppies can lose on there onw!!
Posted by: suckfish | October 07, 2012 at 02:13 PM
Lets see if the ref's try and Jew us again!!!
Posted by: dquezada559 | October 07, 2012 at 02:15 PM
How was that fumble overruled. green fumbled 100%
Posted by: Carlo | October 07, 2012 at 02:16 PM
Wew.... thought he guppies were going to make a game of it, now the bungles can march it down the field to make it 13 -7 and the suck fish can pack it in for another loss.
Posted by: suckfish | October 07, 2012 at 02:21 PM
Wow... Horrible spotting of the ball!!
Posted by: dquezada559 | October 07, 2012 at 02:21 PM
Two fat pigs come up big for the Dolphins. 1 J Jerry 2 J Lane
Useless pigs.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | October 07, 2012 at 02:21 PM
Why do Thomas and Lane run soft when they need one yard? Its almost a joke.
Posted by: jt | October 07, 2012 at 02:22 PM
bungles really have been on thier kness for the refs, nice no hold
ing call on the last play and now they will give the catch to the bungles.... like I said the guppies can lose all by themsleves don't need help from the crappy refs!!!!
Posted by: suckfish | October 07, 2012 at 02:23 PM
Wtf dont they try to playfake on 3rd and 1 or even 4th down like the bengals did earlier...just no aggressiveness from this team....they play with the offensive mentality of a rookie, and that is why they lose!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | October 07, 2012 at 02:24 PM
When Jeff Ireland gets one more first round pick on the offensive line, then we will pick up key 4th and 1s.
Posted by: Andrew | October 07, 2012 at 02:27 PM
carpenter can no longer make anything outside 49yards... give it up he pulls everything left then gives the other team good field position where they then score to beat the guppies.... nice tackling... bad teams find ways to lease teh guppies are going to 1-4
Posted by: suckfish | October 07, 2012 at 03:19 PM
I rest my case!!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
Posted by: suckfish | October 07, 2012 at 03:19 PM
I rest my case again!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
Posted by: suckfish | October 07, 2012 at 03:20 PM
Another Brick by Carpenter. As least he's not the best player we have anymore.
Posted by: gameplanner | October 07, 2012 at 03:22 PM
we are giving this game back and it will come down to a 49 yards FG to be pulled left. by carpenter... guppies go down to 1-4. who are we going to suck for this year????
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
Posted by: suckfish | October 07, 2012 at 03:23 PM
I rest my case again and again.... thank God for oakland at least the guppies won 1 game. Coach FAILbin will be 1-15 so FIREland can screw up another draft... who are we sucking for this year??
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
Posted by: suckfish | October 07, 2012 at 03:26 PM
bad teams find ways to lose and you are what your record says your are...
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
Posted by: suckfish | October 07, 2012 at 03:29 PM
does this look familiar... FG that should give some breathing room... shank folloed by opposeing team TD then total collapse for a loss.... gald to see FAILbin is making adjustments.... bungle will go up 20-17 and win...
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!
Posted by: suckfish | October 07, 2012 at 03:32 PM
Another dropped pass in a critical situation. Starting with the missed field goal, we are following the pattern of failing to close.
Posted by: Marty | October 07, 2012 at 03:32 PM
I predict no 4th qtr 3rd down convs no Red Zone TDs. For the O.
No third down stops or 3 and outs in the 4th for the D.
Same culture over Decade after the Jets 4qtr comeback
Posted by: gameplanner | October 07, 2012 at 03:33 PM
Bengals TD 20-17
Miami FG 20-20
Lose in overtime.
I've seen this game before.
Posted by: Marty | October 07, 2012 at 03:34 PM
If we lose this game because our kicker missed another facking FG I'm going to kill somebody.
Posted by: FZB | October 07, 2012 at 03:52 PM