Week 3 Highlights

The Miami Dolphins played an incredible game against the Atlanta Falcons in a 27-23 win.  After the first drive the Falcons had, it did not look good for the Dolphins after they gave up a touchdown.  The Dolphins responded with a field goal.

Ryan Tannehill agianst the Falcons

After trailing 13-10 at half time, the Dolphins got the ball to start the 3rd quarter.  Tannehill fumbled the ball at the 20 yard line and the Falcons recovered the ball.  Atlanta scored a touchdown and were ahead 20-10

It did not look good for the Dolphins trailing a top offensive team with stars like Matt Ryan and Julio Jones leading the Atlanta offense. 

There was one play that ignited the Dolphins entire team.  Rookie Don Jones layed out absolutely layed out! Harry Jones on a punt and the Dolphins recovered the ball.  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1783466-dolphins-don-jones-forces-fumble-with-a-big-hit-on-falcons-harry-douglas

After I saw that hit, I was going nuts!  It was an incredible hit to pump up the team.  That hit right there, gave the Dolphins much needed energy to fight back in the ball game. 

Ryan Tannehill led the team with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Brian Hartline to cut the game to 20-17.

Hartline celebrates after catching his 2nd touchdown

Heading into the 4th quarter Miami was down 23-20 after giving up a field goal.  With 5 minutes left, Miami had the football starting at their own 20.  Tannehill converted on 3 third downs and got the Dolphins in field goal position with 2 minutes left.

Tannehill threw a deep ball to wide receiver Brandon Gibson who caught it at the 1 yard line with a minute left in the game.

Gibson makes a huge catch at the 1 yard line

The Dolphins did a play action play and Tannehill threw a beautiful pass to rookie Dion Sims.  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1783532-ryan-tannehill-throws-game-winning-touchdown-to-dion-sims

All in all, this was not a game the Dolphins should have won.  They had missed tackles and played poorly on defense.  But in the end, it does not matter how the game was played as long as it was a win.

Some key players were injured in the Dolphins win including star defensive end Cameron Wake.  He will miss up to 3 weeks with a knee sprain.  The Dolphins also lost Koa Misi during the win.

Here is a link to all of the highlights of the Dolphins 27-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons.  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000248926/Week-3-Falcons-vs-Dolphins-highlights

The Dolphins travel to New Orleans to play the Saints on Monday night.  With Cameron Wake out, I think it will be a tough game for the dolphins.  Drew Brees is an amazing quarter back and the only way to beat him is to put pressure on him.  Without Cameron Wake, it is going to be hard.

I do think the Dolphins pull an upset win in New Orleans beating the Saints 27-24 on Monday night improving their record to 4-0.