Can't be many doubters after that.
This team is for real. And they proved it today.
Ryan Tannehill out-dueled Andrew Luck in their second career matchup, and this one was just as thrilling as the first.
Following an Adam Vinateri missed FG, Tannehill marched the Fins down field, culminating in an 18 yard TD pass off a bubble screen to, who else, Mike Wallace.
Wallace had three catches on the opening drive, and finished the day with a career high nine for 115 yards.
Following an Indianapolis FG, Tannehill marched the Fins down field again, with the big play coming on a 64 yard strike to Charles Clay that set up Miami with a first and goal. Lamar Miller would take it 10 yards for a TD on the next play.
Clay had a career day as well, catching five passes for 109 yards.
With the game tied at 17 at the half, Indianapolis struck first in the third quarter following a Ryan Tannehill fumble. However, even with good field position, Andrew Luck and the Colts could only muster up a FG.
Miami would respond, going 6 plays for 69 yards in under three minutes ending with a Charles Clay one yard TD run. The big play on the drive went to Mike Wallace, who hauled in a 34 yard pass from Tannehill to set up first and goal on the one.
Clinging to a four point lead, and backed up against their own end zone, the Miami defense took over with under seven minutes to play. Brent Grimes picked off Luck in the end zone, giving the ball back to Miami. After a punt, Andrew Luck took over with under four minutes left, and marched down the field. However, this day belonged to the Miami Dolphins, as Philip Wheeler sacked Luck on 4th and 10 to seal the deal.
Tannehill finished the day 23-34, 319 yards, and a TD.
Luck finished the day 25-43, 321 yards, a TD and an INT.
The Dolphins are now 2-0 for only the second time in the last decade, and head home for their home opener against the Atlanta Falcons (1-1).
More to come.
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