Monday Night Football Recap

Well I guess my prediction from last week was wrong when I picked the Dolphins to beat the New Orleans Saints 27-24.  Oh well everyone always has predictions that are wrong.

It was going to be a tough game for the Dolphins to win coming into an environment like New Orleans who has a rowdy stadium with passionate fans.  If the Dolphins had any chance of winning against the Saints, they had to NOT TURN THE BALL OVER!!!  That is exactly what the Dolphins did that game, turning the ball over 4 times.

Tannehill sacked late in the game.

 Down 14-10 in the 2nd quarter, Tannehill had the Dolphins driving into Saints territory looking to put points up on the board.  Tannehill scrambled out of the pocket and ran for 13 yards.  Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton came running in to tackle Tannehill and Lofton forced a fumble and the Saints recovered the ball.   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000253834

The Saints then answered with a touchdown to go into half time leading 21-10.

The second half of the game did not get much better for the Miami Dolphins.  They started the second half with a three and out.

The Dolphins found themselves down 35-10 after the 3rd quarter thanks to costly interceptions and sacks.
The Dolphins however scored a touchdown on a pass from Ryan Tannehill to tight end Charles Clay that closed the gap to 35-17

Charles Clay makes a spectacular grab for a touchdown

It was not enough as the Dolphins ended up losing 38-17.  A well deserved loss for the Dolphins.

If the Dolphins were going to go into New Orleans and beat the Saints, they could not afford to turn the ball over.

Well guess what, that is exactly what the Dolphins did and they got blown out by Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints offense.  Here is Ryan Tannehill on the Dolphins loss.

Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin was not pleased after their loss against the Saints on how his team performed.

Here is a link to coach Philbin's press conference.http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Coach-Philbin-Recap-Saints-Game/923ba54d-2869-4a8e-8e95-0c9fd9195e1c

Like I said from my blog last week, the Dolphins needed to put pressure on Saints quarterback Drew Brees in order for him to fail.  The Dolphins put little pressure on Brees and in the long run it hurt the Dolphins.

Here is Ryan Tannehill after a frustrating loss to the Saints.http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Ryan-Tannehill-Press-Conference/544b22f2-1673-4f1c-bc6f-3c5decde7454

The Dolphins were shorthanded on defense by not having star defensive end Cameron Wake due to a sprained knee he suffered last week against the Falcons.

Running back Lamar Miller runs in for a touchdown in the first quarter

Looking ahead for next weeks game against the defending champions Baltimore Ravens, the dolphins will have to improve in two areas.  Turnovers and sacks allowed.

Turnovers, turnovers, TURNOVERS! is the main ingredient for a loss.  Throw sacks allowed in there and it makes for a disastrous lost.  If the Dolphins improve on that, then I see them beating the Ravens on Sunday.

My final prediction for Sundays game against the Ravens is a Dolphins victory 24-20.  Improving their record to 4-1.