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Miami Dolphins 24, Kansas City Chiefs 0

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page,The Pre-Season by admin on Monday 25 August 2008 at 10:56 pm

The Dolphins actually looked like a solid football team in this game as they played well in all three phases of the game.  Chad Pennington was effective completing 11 of 15 passes for 94 yards with a 17-yard TD pass to TE Anthony Fasano.  Pennington also carried the football 1 time for 13 yards.  Chad Henne had his worst game of the preseason as he completed 2 of 7 passes for 14 yards with a interception.  Rookie running back Jalen Permele was outstanding as he led the Fins’ in rushing with 88 yards on only 7 carries (12.6 ypc) and he had a 2-yard TD run.  Ricky Williams was also effective rushing for 47 yards on 12 carries (3.9 ypc).  Anthony Fasano had a solid game with 3 receptions for 30 yards (10.0 avg) with a TD grab.  Ted Ginn also had a good game as he caught 3 passes for 29 yards (9.7 avg) and he also returned a punt 59 yards for a TD.  The Dolphins finished up with 164 yards rushing on 31 carries (5.3 ypc) and they also completed 13 of 22 passes for 108 yards.

Cornerback Mike Lehan and safeties Renaldo Hill and Jason Allen each intercepted a pass in a dominating effort by the Dolphins’ defense.  Linebacker  Channing Crowder led the way for the Dolphins in this game with 5 tackles and a sack.  The Chiefs finished up with 90 yards rushing on 25 carries (3.6 ypc) and they also completed 16 of 33 passes for 99 yards.  The Dolphins need to build off of this impressive win.

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