Jimmy Wilson (hip) is inactive today. As I told you earlier this week, maybe this isn't terrible.
The other inactives are Pat Devlin, Michael Coe, Josh Kaddu, PatrickBrown, Michael Egnew and Kyle Miller.
So here's the question: Does Miami have a chance today?
My answer: Yes. It is a slim chance, but yes, the Dolphins have a chance.
Simply, the 49ers beat teams doing what it is the Dolphins like to counter better than anything. The 49ers want to run the football. The Dolphins stop the run well. The 49ers make game-changing plays in the passing game, mostly by sacking the QB. The Dolphins want to get the ball out fast today and they mostly want to run the football.
The Dolphins are susceptible to elite QBs picking on their nickel corners. Well, Colin Kaepernick is not elite.
I am not predicting a Dolphins victory. In fact, I picked San Francisco this week.
But out of the question?
No.
A reminder that the live blog begins in the comments section at kickoff. I'll meet you there.
I love that screen call to Miller on third down.
By the way, no charles clay so far today.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 09, 2012 at 04:30 PM
No Dancing With L.Miller!!
Good Call Mando!
Posted by: Dashi | December 09, 2012 at 04:30 PM
Whatta run by Miller!!!
Posted by: robbyhernz | December 09, 2012 at 04:30 PM
And now Clay finally enters game.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 09, 2012 at 04:31 PM
He's inconsistent. I like Miller in there.
Posted by: DC Dolfan | December 09, 2012 at 04:31 PM
wrong direction
Posted by: David | December 09, 2012 at 04:31 PM
JAKE LONG IS GONE.
Posted by: IMAWriter | December 09, 2012 at 04:31 PM
miller should be starter next year
Posted by: bill connors | December 09, 2012 at 04:31 PM
CEFALO SUCKS.
Posted by: IMAWriter | December 09, 2012 at 04:32 PM
WTF!, even I know 40 go go
Posted by: Jkv | December 09, 2012 at 04:32 PM
FOCUS!
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 09, 2012 at 04:32 PM
wow
Posted by: Danny Whuerffel (Heisman Winner) | December 09, 2012 at 04:32 PM
We whine a lot but Ireland has built a pretty good team. We are a couple of players on defense from being dominant and a couple of playmakers on offense from being good. We are close.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | December 09, 2012 at 04:32 PM
GRIESE DUH DUH DUH !!!
Posted by: IMAWriter | December 09, 2012 at 04:32 PM
Great 1st quarter!!!
Posted by: robbyhernz | December 09, 2012 at 04:32 PM
Tony Great Lb's Cover A lot Of Holes!
And Clemons is a Bigger Problem Than The Cb's!!
But Ur Right I shouldn't have Said Dominant!
They are a Couple LB's From Being Really Good!!!!
Posted by: Dashi | December 09, 2012 at 04:33 PM
ORLANDO = GRIESE DUH DUH UM DUH !!!
Posted by: IMAWriter | December 09, 2012 at 04:33 PM
First and goal from the 7!!
Two false start penalties!!
THILL, Philbin and Ireland Suck!!!
Posted by: jpao | December 09, 2012 at 04:33 PM
We should be playing for our 9th win.
I should add that nobody with as many arm tats as Kap can be a good NFL QB. Dude's a thug or he wouldn't be tatted up like that.
Wholesome QBs like Danny Whuerffel and Tim Tebow and Tom Brady and Ryan Tannehill are better.
Posted by: Danny Whuerffel (Heisman Winner) | December 09, 2012 at 04:33 PM
Tannehill looks in a different mode in early going...let see how he finish the game
Posted by: Tony in Miami | December 09, 2012 at 04:34 PM
Miller is The Best "RB" On This Team!
The O-Line Is Killing This Drive at The End!!
Philbin has Them Ready To Play Today!!
DC!! Ur Analysis Was Spot On!! Tight Game!!
Posted by: Dashi | December 09, 2012 at 04:34 PM
Tanne playing well
Cool under pressure
Posted by: 72perfectstill | December 09, 2012 at 04:35 PM
GO TO THE SECOND QUARTER POST PLEASE.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 09, 2012 at 04:35 PM
cant block smith
Posted by: bill connors | December 09, 2012 at 04:35 PM
Go to the second quarter post, please.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 09, 2012 at 04:36 PM
I like Moore ; but he doesn't practice well.So until he does better he will be a backup under Philbin . I think Ryan is our QB ,he'll be a good 'un! He's not Luck or RG111 (no one else is )& that's ok .He's the Real Deal(keep watching )
Posted by: SimsPlaya | December 09, 2012 at 04:36 PM
Wow!!! Lit up by Smith.
Posted by: We Have Draft Picks | December 09, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Marin gets steam rolled!!
Nice call on 3rd and goal from the 20.
Gain of 12.
Up 3-0 but C'Mon Man...The Fins self destructed from the 7 yard line.
Posted by: jpao | December 09, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Redzone ineptitude rears it's head again. Offensive line killed that drive.
Posted by: nyfinfan | December 09, 2012 at 04:38 PM
Can't blame Tannehill for those penalties & that sack. This team can't even give him a chance.
Posted by: We Have Draft Picks | December 09, 2012 at 04:39 PM
all that for 3. Better than nothing
Posted by: klndry | December 09, 2012 at 04:39 PM
"Redzone ineptitude rears it's head again. Offensive line killed that drive."
Yep.
Posted by: We Have Draft Picks | December 09, 2012 at 04:39 PM
Tannehill the Terrible! LOL
Posted by: Jimbo | December 09, 2012 at 04:48 PM