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.

The Dolphins actually looked like a decent football team Saturday Night in Jacksonville.  Chad Pennington got his first playing time with the Dolphins and he was sharp completing 5 of 6 passes for 55 yards.  He also carried the ball 2 times for 18 yards (9.0 ypc) against the Jags.  Rookie Chad Henne also was effective completing 17 of 26 passes for 133 yards.  Ricky Williams led the Dolphins in rushing against the Jags with 43 yards on 10 carries (4.3 ypc) including a 4-yard TD run.  Ted Ginn Jr. was the Dolphins’ leading receiver with 4 receptions for 58 yards (14.5 avg).  The Dolphins finished up with 123 yards rushing on 36 carries (3.4 ypc) on Saturday Night and they also completed 22 of 33 passes for 188 yards. 

Safety Yeremiah Bell and linebacker Channing Crowder led the way for the Dolphins with 5 tackles apiece.  The Dolphins held the Jaguars to only 42 yards rushing on 17 carries (2.5 ypc).  But, the Jaguars completed 21 of 39 passes for 253 yards so the Dolphins still have to work on pass defense.

The special teams were also solid for the Dolphins in this game as rookie kicker Dan Carpenter nailed 4 field goals (46, 44, 37 and 31 yards) and he was a big reason for this win.

The Dolphins looked awful on offense last Saturday at home against the Bucs.  John Beck started this game and he was 5 of 9 for 45 yards.  Chad Henne followed him in the game and he completed 5 of 10 passes for 67 yards.  Veteran Josh McCown finished up by completing 5 of 8 passes for 35 yards.  Ricky Williams looked good running the football as he carried the ball 5 times for 31 yards (6.2 ypc).  Rookie Jalen Parmele also looked good carrying the ball 4 times for 18 yards (4.5 ypc) against the Bucs.  WR David Kircus led the way for the Dolphins in the passing game with 3 receptions for 39 yards (13.0 avg).    The Dolphins finished up this game with 64 yards rushing on 16 carries (4.0 ypc).  They also completed 15 of 27 passes for 134 yards as they only had the football for 23:49 of this game. 

Linebacker Reggie Torbor led a pretty good effort by the Fins’ defense with 8 tackles.  The Buccaneers finished up with 114 yards rushing on 33 carries (3.5 ypc) against the Dolphins Saturday Night.  They also completed 28 of 40 passes for 181 yards.  The Dolphins seemed to wear down on defense due to them being on the football field way too long.

The Dolphins didn’t even show up for their game with the Saints on Thursday Night.  Rookie John Beck started the game and he completed 8 of 15 passes for 63 yards with 2 interceptions.  Gibran Hamdan finished up completing 3 of 7 passes for 31 yards and 2 pickoffs.  Patrick Cobbs was busy as he carried the ball 15 times for 44 yards (2.9 ypc) and he also caught 5 passes for 39 yards (7.8 avg).  Rookie RB Lorenzo Booker carried the ball 7 times for 11 yards (1.6 ypc) and he also caught 1 pass for 5 yards.  The Dolphins finished up with 62 yards rushing on 24 carries (2.6 ypc) and they completed 11 of 22 passes for 59 yards.

The defense was bending but they didn’t break.  The Saints rushed for 167 yards on 44 carries (3.8 ypc) and they completed 17 of 26 passes for 159 yards.

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The Dolphins looked o.k. on offense but they had to be disappointed with their defensive performance on Saturday Night.  Trent Green completed 7 of 11 passes for 42 yards with 1 TD and 1 interception.  The interception was a game changing play as Cato June returned it 2 yards for a TD.  Cleo Lemon looked pretty sharp against the Bucs as he completed 8 of 12 passes for 77 yards and he also ran the ball 1 time for 17 yards.  Rookie John Beck was outstanding Saturday Night as he completed 11 of 22 passes for 162 yards with 2 TD passes.  The Dolphins’ running game didn’t get anything going against the Bucs’ defense.  Ronnie Brown (6 car, 18 yards) and Jesse Chatman (4 car, 9 yards, TD) both got their work in against the Bucs.  Lorenzo Booker only carried the football 1 time for 2 yards but he caught 6 passes for 41 yards.  WR P.K. Sam had a outstanding game with 2 grabs for 60 yards and a TD.

The Dolphins defense just couldn’t stop the Bucs’ offense and that is scary stuff.  The Bucs ran the ball 28 times for 133 yards (4.8 ypc) and they completed 19 of 37 passes for 201 yards.

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