Monday, September 21, 2009

Colts-Dolphins

I don't know what's the most astounding aspect about this game.

1. The Dolphins ran 82 offensive plays from scrimmage in a regulation game without using a no-huddle (including their 2-minute drill).
2. The Dolphins were 15 for 21 on 3rd down & made the 1 4th down they attempted.
3. The Colts scored on 5 offensive possessions - starting from their 19, 20, 20, 26, and 27. Total Time of Possession for the game, including their 3 non-scoring possessions - 14:53.
4. In the 2nd half, the Colts had the ball for 5:19 but outscored the Dolphins 14-10 by virtue of a missed Miami 49-yard FG and having a 4-point lead in the closing seconds.
5. The Colts had that 4 point lead because Manning only needed 41 seconds (and 1 of his 2 Timeouts) to move the Colts 44 yards for a Viniateri FG at the close of the 1st half.