Cardinals beat the Dolphins to stay perfect

Writes Kevin Nogle of SB Nation’s Miami Dolphins blog, The Phinsider, the Dolphins did everything except win Sunday.

The Cardinals are 18th in total defense, but third in scoring defense. They gave up 480 yards of offense to Miami and were out-gained by more than 180 yards, but a +2 turnover margin helped them turn the game in their favor.

Arizona took over with 2:51 left in the fourth quarter and Kolb led them on a 10-play, 51-yard drive that ended in his third touchdown pass of the game. Jay Feely kicked the extra point to tie the game and force overtime. Arizona received the ball to start overtime, but the offense went three-and-out and the Cardinals were forced to punt.

Harline’s 253 receiving yards were a Dolphins team record.

This pass put Tannehill at 24-for-37, 418 yards, with one touchdown and an interception. He’d go on to finish with 431 yards on Sunday.

The Dolphins converted the two-point conversion to make it 21-14, but the Cardinals scored a touchdown with just 22 seconds reaming to tie the game, and then won in overtime on a Jay Feely 46-yard field goal.

Fantasy Take: Bush has been just fantastic during his time in Miami and has a case as one of the best backs in football since the start of 2011. He has run for 6.0 YPC this season and has run for an average of over 100 yards per game in his last seven games dating back to last season. Arizona is giving up over 100 yards rushing per game this season and so if Bush is active, he’s a good RB2.

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Arizona has allowed just 40 points in their first three games, the second-fewest in the league. That is largely due to a ferocious pass rush, which has 12 sacks, but their defensive front doesn’t just rush the passer -- they haven’t allowed a rushing touchdown this year either.

Now they look ready to add a Pro Bowler in Wilson, who has been out with an ankle injury.

And oddsmakers are finally giving them a bit of respect, with most online shops booking them as 6-point favorites through Friday.

”They are just 28/1 as a Super Bowl bet, according to some online sports betting shops, but they have been very tough at home and could easily cover the number here,” said Jack Randall of OddsShark.com.

As for the over/under, it opened the week at 41 points and has slid down around 39 points. The total has gone under in seven of Miami’s last nine games on the road, and 13 of their last 18 match ups altogether.

Arizona has won their last seven games in a row at home dating back to last season. Miami is 5-2 straight up in their last seven games against the Cardinals, though Arizona is 6-4 in their last 10 games in September.