Jorvorskie Lane's Role With Dolphins Is Increasing

After playing just four snaps in the Dolphins' season-opening loss to Houston, Miami fullback Jorvorskie Lane played 48 of the Dolphins' 75 snaps Sunday and was the only player to see time at the position. The Phinsider has a full breakdown of the snap counts for each Miami offensive player.

The move paid off for Miami, as Reggie Bush rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries and caught three passes for 25 yards. Rookie Lamar Miller totaled 65 yards on 10 carries and also scored a touchdown.

Lane proved his worth both as a lead blocker and as a runner in Miami's 35-13 win over Oakland Sunday, The Phinsider says. The former Texas A&M back rushed for 12 yards on 4 carries Sunday. The Dolphins face off against a tough New York Jets run defense this Sunday.

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Dolphins Home Opener Win Worth Savoring

On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins won their first home opener since 2005, defeating the Oakland Raiders, 35-13. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was smiling and joking with reporters, something not usually seen since Ross bought the team:

It's the first home opener since I've been around that we've won so it's a thrilling thing. I think we're really on to something. I'm excited about it.

The mood in the locker room after the victory was festive. First-year coach Joe Philbin was awarded the game ball by the players and was seen bouncing up and down in the room afterwards, celebrating with the team.

Offensive tackle Jake Long helped spearhead a running attack that gained 263 yards on 43 carries. Though they may be sore on Monday, there were no complaints from Long because of the end result:

There's nothing better than the locker room after a win. With the [0-4] preseason, we haven't had a win in a long time. The guys were just excited. Everybody's happy. We're not sore. It's a great feeling.

The Dolphins next play the New York Jets at Sun Life Stadium next Sunday. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. kick off and will be broadcast on CBS.

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Raiders Vs. Dolphins Was A Tale Of 2 Halves

It took some time for Miami's offense to wake up on Sunday, but once it finally got rolling, the Dolphins completely took over the game. Their 35-13 win over the Oakland Raiders was a tale of two halves, as SB Nation's The Phinsider pointed out:

While the first half saw both teams start slowly, with both teams on pace to break punting records, the Dolphins' 28 point explosion in the second half took care of any doubt about the outcome.

Related: Raiders at Dolphins: Miami Offensive Snap Counts

After a tough debut, rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill was much improved in Week 2. He completed 18 of 30 passes for one touchdown and did not throw an interception. And Reggie Bush had a huge game, piling up 172 yards on 26 carries. The Dolphins finished the game with 452 yards of total offense.

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Raiders Vs. Dolphins 2012: Reggie Bush Garners High Praise In Victory

A field positioning battle opened up in the second half as the Miami Dolphins were able to outgun the Oakland Raiders and secure their first victory of the season, much to the pleasure of The Phinsider. Over at the blog, the guys focused on the performance of running back Reggie Bush, who performed well against the Raider defensive attack:

The star of the game was clearly running back Reggie Bush, who carried the ball 26 times for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Bush also caught three balls for 25 yards.

The connection between rookie quarterback and wideout Brian Hartline was also of note to The Phinsider, as the combination worked well together:

Nine of Tannehill's completions went to wide receiver Brian Hartline, who added a career high 111 yards along with his career high in receptions.

In the comments section and in the post, Tannehill and the offensive line also received high praise for their work.

For more Dolphins coverage, check out The Phinsider.

Raiders Vs. Dolphins Final Score: Miami Has Big Second Half To Get Past Oakland

The Miami Dolphins had a big second half, as they defeated the Oakland Raiders, 35-13, and outscored Oakland 28-3 in the third and fourth quarters. The running game led the Dolphins to victory, as they rushed for 259 yards and four touchdowns.

The running dominance started in the third quarter, when running back Reggie Bush rushed for 95 yards and had a pair of touchdowns. Then, in the fourth quarter, Ryan Tannehill had his first touchdown of the game on a 14-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Fasano and backup running back Lamar Miller scored on a 15-yard run to put the game away.

The Dolphins defense completely shut down the Raiders offense by holding them to just three second half points, and held running back Darren McFadden to just 22 yards.

For those who had Bush on their fantasy football team, they were heavily rewarded as he had 172 rushing yards and two touchdowns, plus he also caught three passes for 25 yards.

The Dolphins easily covered the three-point spread in this game, and it all started with their second half dominance.

The Dolphins will host the New York Jets next week.

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Raiders Vs. Dolphins Score Update: Miami Scores 14 Points In Third Quarter, Lead 21-10

The Miami Dolphins offense picked up their game in the third quarter as they scored 14 points and now lead the Oakland Raiders 21-10 heading into the fourth quarter. Running back Reggie Bush has come alive for the Dolphins by scoring both third quarter touchdowns, the first was a 23-yard run and the second score went for 65 yards.

In the third quarter Bush has rushed for 95 yards, and for the game currently has 129 yards and is averaging 7.6 yads per carry.

The Dolphins defense has continued to play well as they forced the Raiders to punt the ball four times in the third quarter, and three of those possessions the Raiders punted after just three plays.

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Raiders Vs. Dolphins Score: Miami Trails Oakland 10-7

At the end of the first half, the Miami Dolphins trail the Oakland Raiders 10-7. The only points scored in the second quarter was a 25-yard field goal by Sebastian Janikowski. The big play of the Raiders length drive was a 31-yard completion from Carson Palmer to David Ausberry that put Oakland within striking distance

The Dolphins offense was stopped in the second quarter. In their four second-quarter possessions, they had three drives where the Dolphins punted after three plays, and only their opening drive of the quarter went beyond that. That drive still just went seven plays before ending with a punt.

Starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill has struggled for Miami as he just 9-for-19 with 85 yards.

Dolphins Vs. Raiders Score Update: Teams Tied 7-7 After 1st Quarter

After one quarter of play, the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders are tied at seven points apiece. The Dolphins got on the board first when quarterback Ryan Tannehill scored from two yards out.

That drive was a lengthy 12-play, 80-yard drive that saw Tannehill rush for 15 yards and complete 2-of-4 passes for 36 yards. Plus, starting running back Reggie Bush played a big role by running the ball six times for 29 yards.

The Raiders responded to score a touchdown of their own when Carson Palmer threw a short pass to running back Mike Goodson, who ended up taking the quick pass 64 yards for a touchdown at the end of the first quarter.

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Raiders vs. Dolphins: Game Time, TV Schedule, Injury Updates And More

Can Ryan Tannehill lead the Miami Dolphins to their first win of the season when they take on the Oakland Raiders this Sunday?

Raiders Vs. Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill, Miami Look For Improvement In Week 2

There are plenty of storylines to watch this Sunday when the Miami Dolphins take on the Oakland Raiders. The Dolphins have a lot that needs improvement following their Week 1 loss in Houston, including the play of rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill threw three interceptions against the Texans, and two of those came off of passes tipped at the line of scrimmage. Tannehill tends to hold the ball low while working through his progressions, which can get him into trouble. He's been working on the tipped ball problem this week.

Related: Comparing zone-block personnel and philosophy in Green Bay, Miami

Running back Reggie Bush could help the team's offense bounce back with a strong effort in support of Tannehill, who is going to continue going through rookie growing pains. Bush finished the Texans game with 69 yards rushing.

Kickoff of Sunday's game is set for 1 p.m. ET on CBS.

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NFL Injury Report: Dolphins' Tony McDaniel And Daniel Thomas Ruled Out

The Miami Dolphins will be without defensive tackle Tony McDaniel and running back Daniel Thomas when they take on the Oakland Raiders this Sunday. McDaniel (knee) and Thomas (concussion) were not able to practice at all this week.

Related: Comparing zone-block personnel and philosophy in Green Bay, Miami

Linebacker Jonathan Freeny (thumb) fully participated in practice on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday. Defensive end Randy Starks (groin) also fully participated Friday and is on track to play. He had been limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. An update of wide receiver Anthony Armstrong's status is not available at this time. He did not participate in practice on Thursday.

Sunday's game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET and CBS will have the coverage.

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Antonio Smith, Not Richie Incognito Fined By NFL

Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith has been fined $21,000 by the NFL for repeatedly kicking Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito in the head during a play in Week 1. Incognito was not fined for grabbing Smith's ankle on that play and allegedly attempting to twist and break it.

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Incognito said he grabbed Smith's legs in an effort to keep the DE from recovering a fumble and that there was no harmful intent. This appears to have been the league's conclusion as well, because he escaped any punishment.

The Dolphins host the Oakland Raiders in Week 2.

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Dolphins Home Opener Ratings Worst In At Least A Decade

Dolphins Rookie Lamar Miller Could Make Debut

Miami Dolphins rookie running back Lamar Miller could make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Oakland Raiders with backup Daniel Thomas being out with an injury suffered against the Houston Texans in the season opener last Sunday.

The Dolphins are looking for more productivity from their No. 2 running back. Thomas averaged just 3.5 yards per carry last season as a rookie, and didn't score in 165 attempts.

"It's a great feeling," Miller said. "I've been playing there for three years. It's just a blessing. A lot of people don't get this opportunity. I'm just trying to take full advantage."

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Dolphins' QB Ryan Tannehill Working On Tipped Passes

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill struggled with tipped passes in his first career start against the Houston Texas last Sunday, and he has focused on he can do to improve that aspect of his game in practice this week.

The rookie starter discussed the issue in a post-practice press conference on Thursday:

It's something we addressed, we talked about. Talked to some guys on our defense - is there anything that I'm giving away? Is there indicators? What's going into it and come away with the same? Not a lot we can do about it. Four out of the five batted passes were number 99. The guy just has a knack for batting passes.

They're all on quick games, short throws. It's not like you're going to be able to throw over the guy who was jumping up. During the downfield passes, obviously you need to find the throwing lane. When you're throwing the quick game, it's tough to be able to move and you want to say you want to move to find a throwing lane.

Well, if you're throwing a quick slant, you don't have a lot of time to move. The guy just has a knack for batting balls. You've got to be aggressive up front. I have to be able to get the ball out quickly and have a high release, but other than that, there's not a whole lot you can do about it.

Tannehill did not impress in the season-opener, going 20-36 for 219 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. He finished with an abysmal 39.0 quarterback rating against the Texans. Tannehill struggled with accuracy throughout the preseason, completing just 53 percent of his passes and gaining only 5.3 yards an attempt.

The 24-year-old rookie out of Texas A&M will try to do better as the Oakland Raiders visit Sun Life Stadium at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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Dolphins Will Buy Up Tickets To Avoid Blackout

The Miami Dolphins will avoid a local television blackout by buying up the remaining tickets for the team's home opener against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, according Kevin Nogle of The Phinsider.

NFL blackout rules allow for a blackout of live televised home games within 75 miles of a team's stadium if a certain ticket sale threshold is not met. That radius covers a significant portion of South Florida if the Dolphins blackout a local game.

The ticket threshold was lowered this season, as the Dolphins now require just 85 percent of non-premium seats to be sold in order to avoid a blackout. Previously the stadium would need to be sold out 72 hours prior to kickoff for the game to be televised live in the Miami area.

The Dolphins have not had a regular-season home game blacked out since 1998.

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Ryan Tannehill Says Reggie Bush Is Important To Dolphins Offense

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill struggled in his first career NFL game last Sunday. If he is going to lead the Dolphins to victory, he might need the help of running back Reggie Bush. Tannehill loves having a player like Bush on his team because of his playmaking ability:

Reggie's a dynamic player. He can do a lot of things. One of the most athletic guys I've ever played with. He's a guy that we can put in space, has great hands, able to run some routes. If we get into a five-wide set or have him just check down, a simple check down out of the backfield. He's a good resource there.

In the week one loss against the Houston Texans, Bush touched the ball 20 times and gained 115 all purpose yards. While he did fumble one ball, the Dolphins did not lose possession. Tannehill knows that Bush can run between the tackles, despite being more known for his shiftiness and speed:

At running back, he's able to make good cuts in the backfield, hit the holes hard and I think people generally think of him as an outside guy, shifty guy, but when it's tough yards, h sticks his head in there and gets as much as he can. It's the NFL.

The Dolphins play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on CBS.

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NFL Injury Report: Dolphins Have A Number Of Players With Ailments

As the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders prepare to meet on the field this Sunday, Miami had three players with limited participation in practice on Thursday and two who were unable to take the field at all.

According to the Dolphins official team injury report, third year wide receiver Anthony Armstrong is nursing a hamstring injury and was limited in practice. Rookie linebacker Jonathan Freeny has an injured thumb, and nine-year veteran defensive end Randy Starks currently has a groin injury.

Unable to participate in Thursday's practice was seven-year veteran at defensive tackle Tony McDaniel, and second-year running back Daniel Thomas.

Miami will be looking to be at full strength as they take the field on Sunday at Sun Life Stadium to try and earn their first victory of the season by defeating Oakland. The Dolphins were winless in the preseason and the team hasn't won a game in the NFL since defeating the New York Jets back on New Year's Day.

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Richie Incognito Explains Antonio Smith 'Ankle Breaking' Attempt

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito has responded to allegations by Houston Texans defensive lineman Antonio Smith that he tried to "break [Smith's] ankle" during the second quarter of last Sunday's game.

After the Texans beat the Dolphins, 30-10, Smith accused Incognito of being a dirty player.

"Everything that's illegal that can be done on the football field he does it," Smith said. "But mainly he was hitting people after the play, sliding down on your leg grabbing your ankle and trying to twist to break your ankle and he was doing it right in front of the referees and he was still in the game."

Incognitio's initial response wasn't very remorseful.

"I will never apologize for the way I play football," Incognito said. "Physical- Hard Nose football from snap to whistle. Get with it or get run over by it."

He has since explained the incident even more by sending direct messages to Pro Football Talk on Twitter.

"I have seen the video. Once the ball was fumbled I grabbed his legs to stop him from recovering the fumble. It's clear that I wrap my arms around both his legs. I was trying to keep him from scrambling to the ball.

"After the ball was recovered I felt him kicking me. I was trying to protect myself. Kind of like a turtle in a shell. At no time was I turning his ankle. My intent was to keep him from getting to the ball.

"Obviously in a case like this I have no ground to stand on [because] of my reputation. There is no evidence of me trying to injure him. The reason I'm seen holding onto one of his legs [because] he started kicking me in the arm and neck the the other. I had both legs in my grasp. The fact of the matter is I'm laying on his leg. There is no twisting motion whatsoever. He is clearly kicking me in the neck. Talk about dirty?"

SB Nation's Miami Dolphins blog, The Phinsider, and the Houston Texans blog, Battle Red Blog, shared their takes on the incident.

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NFL Odds Week 2: Raiders Vs. Dolphins

After opening the week as a 3-point underdog to the Oakland Raiders, the Miami Dolphins are now facing a spread as low as 1.5 points and as high as 3 points, according to various oddsmakers.

Both Miami and Oakland enter Sunday's game looking to rebound from Week 1 losses. The Dolphins fell to the Houston Texans, 30-10, while the Raiders dropped a Monday Night Football game to the San Diego Chargers, 22-14. Both teams are also looking to improve their offenses after accounting for just one touchdown apiece during last week's games.

Kickoff for the Dolphins vs. the Raiders is set for 1 p.m. Sunday at Sun Life Stadium. The game will be televised by CBS.

For the latest on the Miami Dolphins, check out The Phinsider. Head over to Silver and Black Pride for more on the Oakland Raiders. For coverage across the league, hit up SB Nation's NFL hub.

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NFL Injury Report: Tony McDaniel, Daniel Thomas Miss Dolphins Practice

Miami Dolphins defensive end Tony McDaniel and running back Daniel Thomas missed practice on Wednesday, according to the injury report. McDaniel is suffering from lingering injuries, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Thomas, meanwhile, is recovering from a head injury he received in last Sunday's season opener against the Houston Texans.

McDaniel is a seven-year veteran in the league who registered 19 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 2011. He's listed behind Randy Starks on the Dolphins' depth chart, and his status for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders is unclear. The Dolphins have re-signed defensive tackle Ryan Baker to help shore up depth on the defensive line.

Thomas is the backup for Dolphins running back Reggie Bush. He suffered a concussion last Sunday during a hit by Texans safety Glover Quin. Dolphins rookie Lamar Miller will see increased time if Thomas is unable to play against the Raiders.

For the latest on all things Miami Dolphins, check out The Phinsider and join the discussion.

Dolphins Fans Shouldn't Water Down Expectations For Ryan Tannehill

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel doesn't plan to handle Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill with kid gloves, and one of its writers is cautioning readers from doing so as well. In a Tuesday story, Omar Kelly suggested that Tannehill needed to be held accountable for his poor performance in Miami's 30-10 loss to the Houston Texans.

"Saying Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill had a poor performance in his season-opening start because the offensive line didn't protect well enough, or because he had a string of three tipped balls that turned into interceptions, or because the receiver aren't getting open all fit into the excuse category," Kelly wrote. "It bothers me that people (fans and media members) want to make excuses for Tannehill's shortcomings, his limitations, his lack of execution."

Tannehill went 20-for-36 with three interceptions in his first NFL start. He finished the game with a quarterback rating of 39.0. He will get a chance to improve on those numbers when the Dolphins host the Oakland Raiders this Sunday.

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Miami Dolphins Sign Veteran DT Ryan Baker

The Miami Dolphins have signed veteran defensive tackle Ryan Baker, according to their official website.

Baker was with the team through training camp, and was one of the final players cut before the regular season.

The Dolphins have decided to bring the former Purdue standout back on the roster, as backup Tony McDaniel continues to nurse a leg injury.

Baker played two games for the Dolphins last season before they cut him in September. They then decided to bring him back in late November.

This will be Ryan Baker's fourth season in the NFL, and he has spent them all with the Dolphins. He joined the team in 2009 after going undrafted.

Baker will likely serve as a backup to Randy Starks and Paul Soliai this week, when the Dolphins take on the Oakland Raiders.

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Raiders Vs. Dolphins Preview: Miami Seeks Win In Home Opener

Miami is looking for its first offensive touchdown of the season.