Live blog here: McDaniel most important inactive

INDIANAPOLIS -- Tony McDaniel is inactive for today's game.

That's it. That is all the damage the Dolphins have to report.

RyanTannehill is starting. Brian Hartline is starting. Everything is fine, folks. The Miami inactives are Pat Devlin, Richard Marshall, Josh Kaddu, Will Yeatman, Michael Egnew, and Anderson Russell

McDaniel, as you know, is nursing a knee injury.

Rishard Matthews is active for the first time this season.

For the Colts, running back Donald Brown is active but Vick Ballard will start. Brown had his surgically repaired left knee swell on Friday and could not play today.

 As every game, we will celebrate a live blog today during the game. It starts at kickoff in the comments section. See you there.

Comments

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

Igor...3 words for you...NFL Sunday Ticket!!

[Jon]

Armando,

is it pronounced TannAhill or TannYhill? I've heard it pronounced both ways and it's getting annoying trying to figure out the proper way to pronounce it.

[Craig M]

WHRBs,

I think a lots changed about the Colts from last year. It all starts with the QB. Kerry Collins and whatever else they through out there last year were dismal. Injuries to Dallas Clark. I watched a number of colts games last year and it was clear they were going through the motions. I still believe they threw the season to get Luck. Others will disagree and that's fine. They were going nowhere last year and that was clear. Talent wise they still have holes but I think Luck energizes them and I think he'll exploit the holes in our secondary today. Just my opinion.

[RexRyan Sucks]

Tony:

Not every GM hits on every draft pick. I am not necessarily defending Ireland, just being realistic. This was an excellent draft over all, and don't give up on Egnew yet either. If he gets stronger, which can be done easily, and improves blocking, maybe he still pans out.

[We Have RB's]

We should resign Long, Starks and Smith for sure. Bush, only if the money is right. Say so long to Clemons, Fasano and Hartline, unless they sign for reasonable money.

Rex,

Not sure if I would have made a great GM but I'd try to bring ALL of them back. Matt Moore too. I really like the attitude & the chemistry that this team has.

Instead of going outside the organization & signing big names who might not fit what Philbin is trying to do--we can still add playmakers through the draft with a first, two 2nd round & two 3rd down picks.

[Kris]

Blue Kris:

The troll has been outed. It's You.

[Ignignokt]

GO DOLPHINS !!!

Should be a great game

[robbyhernz]

1st missed hold of the day

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

Ballard...Say hello to Mr.Soliai...

[nyfinfan]

for some reason i am nervous about this game

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

And Mr.Odrick...LOL!!

[robbyhernz]

Dang!!!! Where's the rush???????

[Armando Salguero]

Luck could have easily run for a first down but picked to throw for 22 yards instead.

[Kris]

RUN D is awesome....

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

Luck will be a star in this league for a long time...

[Armando Salguero]

Donald Brown gets his firs carry. Didn't look slowed.

[Dashi, Ph. D]

whrbs,

Yes. He was good! but he is getting paid more than Odrick! That's Dashi's Point!

Paying for past Performance! This is the NFL!

We are Getting More for Less at the Position!

[Shula 73]

Luck = The Real Deal

[Kris]

Pass d...No so mucha....

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

Misi has improved a lot against the run...

[Craig M]

WHRBS @1:02pm,

You're dead right. That should be the plan. The holes can be plugged through the draft.

[Dashi, Ph. D]

The Colts better get Lucky!! Passing! Running is Futile TODAY!!!

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

Heck of a job by our run "D"...

[Kris]

I think were the best 3rd down D in the league....

we should get them off the feilds

[robbyhernz]

Phewph!!!!!!!! That woulda been tragic!!

[Tony in Miami]

Bingo 1 call in our favor

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

How about that Indy fans??? LOL!!!

[RexRyan Sucks]

WHRB:

I wouldn't mind signing all of our free agents either. Fact is that is rarely possible and likely very remote. Every year all teams have to pick and choose which pieces to retain and which they need to replace. If they can all fit under the cap with cap friendly contracts going forward, then fine. Otherwise, lose the players that can be upgraded and replaced with even equal ability throught the draft or cheaper free agent alternatives. Fasano is a good example as are Hartline and Clemons.

[MiamiD20]

Don't try running on us, 3 and 1 going no where

[CoyoteGuy]

Early indications are pass rush left it on the field at the Meadowlands.

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

Yes Sir Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jon]

Wide Right! Good job defense.

[72perfectstill]

Big break

[Kris]

YES!!!!!!

[Armando Salguero]

Colts special teams cost themselves 3 points. Dolphins lucky the Colts ran a belly play when they were shredding the defense through the air.

[oscar canosa]

Great penetration by our D interior linemen. NOBODY can run thru there.

[Kris]

Pass D will need to tighten up....

Coach'em up Coyle....

[qbclub13]

If we don't make adjustments in pass coverage it's gonna be a long day

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

If Ireland can upgrade our secondary this offseason, this defense will be pretty scary...Assuming we keep Starks and our other free agents of course....

[IMAWriter]

Good afternoon all, and best wishes to those on the East coast recovering.
great how things that used to seem to go against us now go against THEM...all those penalties, and a missed FG.
Luck is the real deal, so we're going to have to run VERY well to keep him off the field.
Colts know that, obviously.

[robbyhernz]

We have to be physical running the ball today!!

[Jon]

I don't understand why Miami doesn't run behind Long and Incognito more. It's puzzling

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

We need to get our running game going again...Less pressure on Tannehill...

[Tony in Miami]

Dolphinfs Defensive Backs and Safeties today have to work overtime with A Luck.

[xtremewayz7]

We are gonna have a lot of home cooking with officials , they were holding like crazy

[72perfectstill]

Interference not called

[Armando Salguero]

Tannehill doesn't scramble but he slides well to get extra second of time.

[Jon]

Jonathan Martin is getting abused so far. It hasn't led to a sack yet, but it needs to be monitored

[IMAWriter]

New play to Hartline, looks like?

[Doyler]

Shouting up the Dolphins from Dubai. Let's go!!

[We Have RB's]

I think a lots changed about the Colts from last year. It all starts with the QB. Kerry Collins and whatever else they through out there last year were dismal. Injuries to Dallas Clark. I watched a number of colts games last year and it was clear they were going through the motions. I still believe they threw the season to get Luck. Others will disagree and that's fine. They were going nowhere last year and that was clear. Talent wise they still have holes but I think Luck energizes them and I think he'll exploit the holes in our secondary today. Just my opinion.

Craig,

The Colts had a heck of draft. We both did. I said that a few days ago. Plus Arians is a great OC.

We need to establish the run today.

[Marc]

Damn Bush...

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

Great 3rd down conversion again...That's the difference between this coaching staff and the previous one...

[nyfinfan]

Fins are getting no push up front against a bad run D

[oscar canosa]

Our O not really crisp Today yet.

[Craig M]

Shot to the endzone here...

[Armando Salguero]

Dolphins don't huddle often but when they do it is very, very close to the line of scrimmage.

[oscar canosa]

Terrific pull by Long.

[#1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal]

Long...What has happened to you????

[Craig M]

Martin's struggling early.