Dolphins Blow Halftime Lead

The Miami Dolphins looked like they had something cooking against the Patriots taking an early 17-3 lead going into halftime. 

Dolphins defensive back Dimitri Patterson made a nice play at the beginning of the game cutting off one of the Patriots receivers to pick off Tom Brady.  The Dolphins eventually scored a touchdown from a nice play by Ryan Tannehill.  Here is the link to the Dolphins first touchdown.http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Tannehill_TD_Pass_To_Gibson/732ef40e-4bcd-4b7d-be76-2012c6a24492


Tannehill celebrates with Daniel Thomas after passing for a touchdown

After taking an early 7-0 lead after the first quarter, the Dolphins added to their lead with another touchdown pass from Ryan Tannehill.  Tannehill dumped a pass off to running back Daniel Thomas who ran it in for a 5 yard touchdown to make it 14-0.

New England responded with a field goal and the Dolphins were up 14-3 going into halftime.  Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was held to only 31 passing yards.  That's amazing considering how good Tom Brady is.

Then came the second half...

New England ended up scoring 24 unanswered points in the second half to beat the Dolphins 27-17.  Once again Tannehill got sacked six more times and fumbled the football twice.  Plus he threw two interceptions. 

Its the same problem every single week for the Dolphins!  Pass protection and turnovers.  Tannehill got sacked multiple times again and still has a fumble issue.  Here is Ryan Tannehill after the Patriots game.http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Tannehill_Speaks_After_Patriots_Game/3ec6e6e3-edac-45b4-884f-e17072b0b746

 

 





This is the fourth straight loss for the Dolphins.  First time since 2002 that a team has started 3-0 and then lose their next four games.  Last team to do that was the New England Patriots.

If Miami wants to save their season, this next game against the Cincinnati Bengals will make or break their season.  If they win and improve to 4-4, they still have a shot at making the playoffs.  If the Dolphins lose, I say their season is in turmoil and is pretty much over. 

Dolphins play this Thursday against the Bengals.  Let's hope they can come out on top with a win!