Miami Dolphins: Looking at the season in the rear view mirror
While the Miami Dolphins didn't come close to meeting most fan's expectations this season, just how bad are they.... really?
| Final - 1.2.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| New England Patriots | 14 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Stories
Miami Dolphins or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Fins
With a disappointing end to the Miami Dolphins' 2010 season, the Miami coaching staff is bracing for changes. But will they need to rebuild from the ground up?
Blowout loss to Patriots ends Miami Dolphins season, maybe Tony Sparano's tenure
Did the players' effort - or lack thereof - cost their head coach his job?
Post-Game Discussion Thread
Since I won't be around until later, feel free to discuss the Patriots and Dolphins here until I get my recap up later tonight!
Dolphins/Patriots Overflow Thread
If this is the kind of effort Tony Sparano's players give when his job is on the line, that's not a good sign for his future in Miami. Chad Henne benched. Tyler Thigpen in. Then Thigpen benched and...
Sunday Morning Bloody Mary: Dolphins vs Patriots Pre-Game Thread; lots of key inactives on both sides
All of the pre-game news from New England as the Dolphins and Patriots prepare for battle.
Sunday Morning Bloody Mary: Patriots vs. Dolphins
A look at the Patriots vs. Dolphins match-up, and how much the Patriots starters might play.
Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots: Matchups and keys to victory
Breaking down Sunday's game between the Dolphins and Patriots.
Banta-Cain Returns to Practice, Patriots Getting Healthier
The Patriots received a boost at outside linebacker Thursday, as outside linebacker Tully Banta-Cain returned to practice.
Reasons to watch Miami Dolphins 2010 season finale on Sunday
As much of a bummer as this season has been, here are seven reasons not to miss Sunday's Miami Dolphin finale against the Patriots.
Miami Dolphins: What's to be gained by playing Chad Henne? Start Tyler Thigpen.
What are the Miami Dolphins going to do about their Quarterback situation? Well, they have one guy on the roster today that it might be worthwhile to take a longer look at!
GameThreads
Patriots Fans GameThread on Pats Pulpit
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Dolphins Fans GameThread on The Phinsider
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| New England | 14 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 10:36 left: New England Touchdown - 13-yard pass from Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). 6 plays, 47 yds, 2:29 min. |
| 10:36 left: 6 plays, 47 yds, 2:29 min. |
| 4:12 left: New England Touchdown - 1-yard run by BenJarvus Green-Ellis. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). 4 plays, 70 yds, 1:51 min. |
| 4:12 left: 4 plays, 70 yds, 1:51 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 1:41 left: New England Field Goal - 28-yarder by Shayne Graham. 8 plays, 49 yds, 2:48 min. |
| 0:18 left: New England Touchdown - 94-yard punt return by Julian Edelman. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). |
| 0:18 left: |
| Quarter 3 |
| 11:30 left: New England Touchdown - 10-yard pass from Tom Brady to Alge Crumpler. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). 7 plays, 78 yds, 3:30 min. |
| 11:30 left: 7 plays, 78 yds, 3:30 min. |
| 6:33 left: New England Touchdown - 42-yard pass from Brian Hoyer to Brandon Tate. (Shayne Graham extra point is good). 8 plays, 85 yds, 3:42 min. |
| 6:33 left: 8 plays, 85 yds, 3:42 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 2:11 left: Miami Touchdown - 21-yard pass from Tyler Thigpen to Davone Bess. (Dan Carpenter extra point is good). 5 plays, 80 yds, 0:37 min. |
| 2:11 left: 5 plays, 80 yds, 0:37 min. |
| Team statistics | Miami | New England |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 250 4.3 58 | 502 6.8 74 |
| Time of Possession | 23:41 | 36:19 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 16 4 10 2 | 24 7 15 2 |
| Third Down Conversions | 4-13-31% | 11-17-65% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-1-0% | 0-2-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 206 16-37 4.9 1-0 5-34 | 321 17-29 11.1 0-0 0-0 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 44 16 2.8 | 181 45 4.0 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 137 0-0 7-137 | 135 4-112 1-23 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 2 1-1 1-0 | 1 1-1 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 5-40 | 5-72 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 6-48.0 (29.3) | 2-48.0 (48.0) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 73 57 16 | 38 34 4 |
Officials: Terry McAulay (Referee), Paul King (Umpire), Greg Bradley (Head Linesman), Mark Steinkerchner (Line Judge), Michael Banks (Side Judge), Gregory Steed (Back Judge), Terry Brown (Field Judge)
