Dolphins game thoughts

[Keith]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Playcalling was severely lacking.

I'm not one to nitpick playcalling myself, since isolating plays in general can be a bit unfair as they all fit into the overall tapestry of the game.

That said, I thought there was a combination of some uninspiring calls and some ineffective offensive execution yesterday.

First series, had 1st-and-goal from the Dolphin 8:
1-8-MIA 8 (11:17) 23-A.Foster right end pushed ob at MIA 5 for 3 yards (58-K.Dansby).
2-5-MIA 5 (10:52) 23-A.Foster left tackle to MIA 5 for no gain (58-K.Dansby).
3-5-MIA 5 (10:11) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short left.

Second series, 1st-and-10 from the Dolphin 12
1-10-MIA 12 (6:06) 8-M.Schaub pass incomplete short left to 81-O.Daniels.
2-10-MIA 12 (5:59) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster right guard to MIA 6 for 6 yards (90-R.Baker).
3-4-MIA 6 (5:24) 23-A.Foster right tackle to MIA 4 for 2 yards (99-J.Taylor; 37-Y.Bell).

Both ended in field goals. Had a chance for a big early lead, instead came away ahead 6-0.

This was right before halftime.
1-10-MIA 11 (1:13) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 80-A.Johnson to MIA 10 for 1 yard (21-V.Davis) [99-J.Taylor].
Timeout #1 by HOU at 00:40.
2-9-MIA 10 (:40) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 44-B.Tate pushed ob at MIA 13 for -3 yards (21-V.Davis).
3-12-MIA 13 (:33) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub sacked at MIA 18 for -5 yards (91-C.Wake).

Not going for the throat here before getting into a third and long. Another field goal.

These three drives resulted in 9 points when 21 points were on the table. I understand not every drive will end in a touchdown, but the Texans should have won this game by halftime.