Miami Dolphins Week 11 Game Ball
The Miami Dolphins completely dominated the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, winning the game through great play on offense, defense, and special teams. It seemed like the entire team was flying around the ball, making grabs, and knocking Bills around. It really was a great all-around performance.
And, with that great all-around performance comes a problem. Who gets this week's game ball?
I narrowed it down to four players. But, I can't make the decision. All four are deserving - but I only give out one ball a week. So, I turn to you, Phinsider faithful. Make the jump to see the nominees. After that, make sure you vote in the poll.
Let's see who you all think deserves this week's game ball.
Matt Moore, QB - Moore had the best day of all NFL quarterbacks this week. He finished the game 14-for-20, 160 yards, 3 touchdowns. That gave him a passer rating 133.3, or a Total QBR rating of 98.3. Moore could do just about anything he wanted back there in the pocket, and was extremely efficient, spreading the ball around to seven different receivers. In fact, Moore's performance was so good, talk of having him return as the starter in 2012 has begun here on the Phinsider, and among all the Dolphins news sources.
Charles Clay, RB/TE - The rookie H-back looked like anything but a rookie on Sunday. The guy knows how to block, and was the Dolphins leading receiver on the day. Moore targets Clay four times, with the rookie hauling in all four of the passes, gaining 69 yards, for an average of 17.3 yards per catch. Clay also scored his first career touchdown, extending the Dolphins lead to 21-3 with his second quarter, 12-yard reception.
Mike Pouncey, C - Pouncey is a beast. Back in April many "experts" deemed Pouncey at the 15th draft position as a reach - and that he would never be as talented as his twin brother, the Pittsburgh Steelers' Maurkice. He is currently grading as the 11th best center in the league, 9 sports ahead of the younger Pouncey, according to ProFootballFocus.com. While the Dolphins' data hasn't yet been uploaded into the site's weekly rankings, nothing Pouncey did should make him go down. Pouncey man-handled the Bills' Marcell Darius, preventing the rookie tackle from anything more than two tackles, one for a loss - for a defensive tackle with 26 tackles and leading the team with 3.5 sacks coming into the game.
Yeremiah Bell, S - If Pouncey is a beast, I don't know what to call Bell. He's everywhere. All the time. He's bringing the lumber, and making sure people remember when he hits them. He only finished the game with 4 tackles, but he also had an interception and two more passes defensed. Bell returned the pick 20 yards, down to the Buffalo 4-yard line and led to a Moore to Davone Bess touchdown pass.
So, who had the best performance during the Bills game? Vote below.
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tough choices
all 4 played awesome! i have to choose Bell! the 3 young unproven players are all worthy, but yeremiah was a MAN amongst boys on Sunday! WOW!! so many ferocious hits all along the defense, but Bell was a beast! Every hit was vicious!!! what a game! best ive seen from the Fins in several years!!!!
MATT MOORINO!!
Matt Moore is the best QB to come to miami since DAN MARINO.period.
This is the best pick-up by the miami FO since they arrived in 2008!
When it comes to playing the QB position in the nfl, ’ you either have it
or not " , " its just that simple."
Matt Moore playing style is similar to Aaron Rogers, he’s a hybrid Aaron Rogers !!
PS
if the dolphins end the season at 9-7, i believe their is a playoff possibility ??
by Dolfan77 on Nov 22, 2011 5:44 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
moore is an amazing backup and a qb to step in in case of injury for a few weeks.
But he is not a franchise qb, we still need to draft RGIII to lead us for years to come.
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by AnishB15 on Nov 22, 2011 6:50 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
RG3 or barkley
lets just hope we dont have the redskins and the sehawks in front of us in the draft
by Bobby Schonger on Nov 22, 2011 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
How about we get through the season before we start drafting guys?
lol
Did my best, good luck Sparano, good luck Henne, looks like ch-ch-ch-changes.....
yeah its funny
we cant go through a post without driving home the need for a QB in the first round. I wish we could focus on this season a little more.
"My cats breath smells like cat food" a wise man once said...
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
I will never "Suck for Luck" !
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
by Phinphinatic on Nov 22, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
I was enjoying this season...
but was imposible to dont see all the changes will come in the end of season… and speculate about them
ball to Matt
Keep doing Marino like numbers and you’ll get more than a Game ball someday.
Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck.
Don Schula
Marino-like numbers?
That would be 300+ passing yards and 3+ TDs on a regular basis, and the ability to lead the team to a 4th-quarter comeback win.
Moore’s had two really good games (KC and BUF), and an OK game (WAS) on this win streak.
We’ll see.
I wish I seen the game...
I would probably reconsider my vote. But until then. Pouncey.
He was (one of) the enabler(s) that allowed Moore to shine (which allowed Clay to shine). So if I were to change my vote, it would be to Bell.
When does the game air on NFLN?
I never got a prize for doing what was expected of me.
What is nice to see are the well rounded selections.
I never got a prize for doing what was expected of me.
And Matt Moore now is 13th for QBR on the season
Sanchez is 29th
I really hope we're having this conversation on Friday!
I never got a prize for doing what was expected of me.
by Tunaflipper on Nov 22, 2011 6:32 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Best comment I've seen here....
lol
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
Y. Bell...no question.
All of the players noted should be mentioned but they all received help from Bell’s effort creating short fields. Plus, you have to ding the offensive players a half point for the safety!
Still a solid win against a hated rival!
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by phatfinfan on Nov 22, 2011 6:38 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I agree
I also voted for Bell. When you hit liek that, they remember it. They’ll start to hear “footsteps”…begin to concentrate on bracing for the hit, instead of catching the ball. Much like looking to run first before catching the ball. That leads to drops, possibly int’s. Did you guys see those recievers getting up? They didnt look like they were enjoying the afternoon.
Still a believer in having a top tier TE.
by tuscanitunr x2 on Nov 22, 2011 8:11 AM EST up reply actions
I was just thinking about this too...although Im not sure how true it would prove to be
However, maybe, a big hit delivered might screw with their head…which in turns screws them up for the next game (Ofc one player getting hit like that might not make a difference, but when you do it to several recievers…they might start acting like Ginn)…mayyybe causing them to lose. This would be especially good when talking about a rival. Just something to ponder….
Still a believer in having a top tier TE.
by tuscanitunr x2 on Nov 22, 2011 8:14 AM EST up reply actions
Moore
But Clay was a great draft choice. Stud. Fasano and him make a complete TE core. Clay will only get better.
Kacy Rodgers! (Our D-Line Coach) Got to give him some credit.
Rusty Smith! (Titans future qb)
Play to win
by 54 on Nov 22, 2011 6:45 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Matt Moore hands down! true all four are deserving of it....
And BTW – Beating Dallas this week is going to be huge for Matt, given that in 2007, Dallas let Moore go after he had gone 21 of 29 completions in preseason and a qb rating of 100.1 !!!! So beating Dallas will mean a ton to Moore I am sure….
Jimbo
by Dolphinator on Nov 22, 2011 6:47 AM EST via mobile reply actions
the game ball goes to clay
We already know what bell and moore can do, so its not a surprise that they are playing well. Pouncey has played well all season, so this game was nothing special. But clay really stepped up and put the team on his back making crucial catches. And trust me, that one handed catch looks much better at sun life than it did on tv.
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Daniel Thomas for 2012 pro bowl
Green Bay OC Joe Philbin for HC.
All hail the mighty brandstater, the true qb god
by AnishB15 on Nov 22, 2011 6:48 AM EST via mobile reply actions
i agree
I feel like Clay has been taking advantage of every opportunity that has come his way this season. He has been a complete rookie thus far and I feel that he deserves the nod. I do not wan to diminish what Matt Moore is doing either. He had a great game too, but Clay should get it based on opportunity. No one on the team played as flawlessly as Clay did.
"My cats breath smells like cat food" a wise man once said...
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
I will never "Suck for Luck" !
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
by Phinphinatic on Nov 22, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
I want to go Moore or Bell, but Clay being a rookie playing multiple roles.......
My vote goes to him. Great game, finally got our seam threat TE hopefully!
Did my best, good luck Sparano, good luck Henne, looks like ch-ch-ch-changes.....
THis This and This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Clay is well desreving of the game ball hands down.
by D0lphins4Life on Nov 22, 2011 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Moores playing great, but my vote went to clay, the guy just is a playmaker, young
we have no idea yet what he can really do. from what i saw he was the best on the field, moore was my second choice.
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Game ball to Moore
He by God deserves it.
Studies have shown that 23% of all institutionalized mental patients
are capable of living normal lives in a productive society.
The other 77% are Jets fans.
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Back on the Hennewagon. Chuggin' along with no spare...
Can't win unless we put up points and Moore certainly did that
7 weeks of poor red zone offense and flatlined rythym, Moore has resuscitated all of Miami with quick decisions and a bravado that keeps the opponent’s secondary hesitant about loading the box. Moore deserves this game ball but give the defense the mailman of week award for delivering a resounding and intimidating message.
Damn the sheriff, Bring on MARSHALL LAW
Two of these are rookies drafted by Ireland.
I’ll be sorry if we get rid of him.
Moore for sure
Gotta give it to Moore. If those red zone TD’s were field goals we’d be in a dog fight the whole game. His efficiency buried the Bills early.
Looks like we found some ballers in the draft this year. Not an Ireland fan but I have to give credit where credit is due. Our talent evaluators improved the team.
Bell
That was an amazing hit…
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i wish i could vote the most logical choice
The coaching staff. Not to take away anything from the players, but for the first week, we were a complete package with minimal mistakes and a well designed gameplan.
Daboll had this team doing what we thought was impossible, scoring inside the redzone, and he called plays according to Moore and Reggie Bush’s strengths. A pleasant sight to see when used to field goals.
Mike Nolan had his side of the ball playing backs to the wall football, pinning people deep, and giving the offense good field position. That goal line stand before the safety was a thing of beauty, and the team didnt look dazed and confused going into the fourth qtr.
Special teams coaching staff because they managed to do something that no special teams has done since 1990. That blocked punt for a TD was the milestone of this day.
Sparano gets it because he let his coaches coach, and didnt celebrate a single field goal fist pump. He allowed the team to show what they can do if they are let off the leashes to play 60 mins of solid football.
Lets be honest, the main reason the coaching staff deserves the game ball is because for the first time this season, this team played pretty much mistake free football from start to finish, and when was the last time we were able to say that?
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Nov 22, 2011 10:26 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I'm been sticking up for the FO but I'm afraid your logic will be rejected by this crowd.....
Did my best, good luck Sparano, good luck Henne, looks like ch-ch-ch-changes.....
Holy crap, "I'm been"??
Damn public education……
Did my best, good luck Sparano, good luck Henne, looks like ch-ch-ch-changes.....
lol...
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
Only way front office sticks around
Is if we finish the season Big.
Chance to keep their job
7-9 Sparano 25% chance and Ireland 50% chance
8-8 Sparano 50% Ireland 50%
9-7 Sparano 80% Ireland 100%
ehh, its not a matter of whether they should stay or go
Its who deserves the game ball. Solid 4 qtr defense, solid offense, solid special teams. For once you have to admit that this was a well coached game.
When your whole team does well from start to finish, that points the finger to the coaching staff.
Whether you like Sparano or not, you gotta admit he did a good job for.at least one game.
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Nov 22, 2011 3:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Did you guys wach the video of the locker room after the game. These guys seem to truly be behind there coach.
And for him to openily ask for there help, seems to me that they really like there coach. They all say it during interviews openily. Now they’ve went from feed the wolf to “family” Looks like this team could be stong finishing out and definately upsetting some playoff hopes of other teams.
by D0lphins4Life on Nov 22, 2011 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
Ross believes in Sparano as long as the players do
He openly admitted as such when he stated that he didnt fire him after week five because of the ENTIRE team saying that they believed in him.
My thoughts are, as long as Sparano has the backing by the players, he has the job. When he loses the locker room, thats when we will see his house on Craigslist.
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Nov 23, 2011 11:52 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Moore or Bell
Moore, because this is his third time he has had a great passer rating.
Bell, because he was beasting it out there…I heard some of his hits and I shivered and felt the pain of his “victims”…I hope he keeps it up too.
I just want Moore to give us “Moore” of what he has…ha…get it…“Moore”? xD
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I'm not tellin who I voted for. I don't have to. So there.
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
but it's sooo funnnn to kiss n tell!
c’mon…you knowwww you wanna!
Still a believer in having a top tier TE.
by tuscanitunr x2 on Nov 22, 2011 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Aaright, on offense I gave the award to Moore.
Gotta get the ball to people, including Clay.
On defense, I would’ve gone with Bell, but since the offense is to score moore points, I went with Moore.
There.
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
The only problem with Moore is he did this exact same thing in 2009 in carolina
So they let him start in 2010 and played terrible and got benched, just something to think about.
Henne will be great!!!!!!!
Marshall, bess and hartline are beast!!!!!!
And the jests suck!!!!!!!!!!!!
and They draft Jimmy Clausen to develope him
But some guy named Cam Newton falls in his hands… and the story almost all know…
hope we have better luck when our pick (Jones, Barkley or RGIII)
he got hurt
"My cats breath smells like cat food" a wise man once said...
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
I will never "Suck for Luck" !
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
by Phinphinatic on Nov 22, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
I think he means this:
2010 season
Moore was declared the starter for the 2010 Season after Delhomme’s release, though he faced pressure for the starting job from rookie Jimmy Clausen. Moore suffered a concussion during the season opener at the New York Giants, and he was benched the following week in a loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following poor play.14 On September 20, 2010, Moore was removed as the Panthers starting quarterback in favor of rookie Jimmy Clausen, after throwing 4 interceptions in the first two games.
After sitting out for 3 straight games, Moore was again declared the Panthers starting quarterback on October 18, 2010, following poor play by Clausen. In his first game back as a starter against the San Francisco 49ers, Moore completed 28 passes on 41 attempts for 308 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, setting career highs in yards and completions.
In a week 9 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Moore injured his shoulder after a hit from Sedrick Ellis. He was placed on injured reserve by the Panthers, ending his season.
2010 Carolina Panthers
Games 4
Stgartd 3
%comp 53.0
yards 650
TDs 5
Ints 10
Rating 57.5
Fumbles lost 2
(source Wikipedia)
I think we need one for defense and one for Offense
Bell set the tone with those train wreck hits he keeps putting on people and Moore looked great. It’s going to be very nice having our rookie QB not have to rush out onto the field before he’s ready.
Meow...
More balls… Moore balls… Sounds good… I love Moore balls. Give it to him… Good night.
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He was doing you while typing this, wasn't he?
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,
even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it"
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
Don't mind me...
Just an incoherent rant while tired as heck!
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- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
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Bell
dude was on fire
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