Tonight at 8:30 p.m. on Monday Night Football, two undefeated teams will clash in New Orleans' Superdome as the Saints (3-0) play host to the surprising Miami Dolphins (3-0) in a game that can be live streamed here for free. Saints fans can listen to the game on WWL 870 AM, while Dolphins fans can catch the action on WQAM 560.
Despite travelling into one of the NFL's most frightening houses of horror for visiting teams, the Miami Dolphins seem confident in their ability to go 4-0 tonight. "We have a special team," wide receiver Brian Hartline said. "Expectations will continue to rise, and high expectations bring out the best in you. We welcome it."
One of the biggest reasons for Miami's success has been the development of second-year quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who has been given a true No. 1 receiver in Mike Wallace, and gotten nice contributions from Hartline and tight end/fullback Charles Clay.
"I think the game has slowed down for him tremendously," said quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor. "He's seen all the different looks the defense is giving him in terms of fronts and pressures and coverages, so it's slowed down for him."
Meanwhile, much has been made about the return of New Orleans head coach Sean Payton, but decidedly less has been said about the impact of defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. "Any time you go into a situation where it's a new defensive coordinator that's installing a new defense, you always have the question of how you're prepared," said linebacker Parys Haralson. "Everybody was pretty confident in what they had, in what we have here. This is a defense full of talented players."
Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin is well aware of the problems Ryan's defense presents.
"(Ryan's) going to give you a variety of coverages," Philbin said. "Our quarterbacks and receivers are going to have to be on the same page. And then he has a very good pressure package, so he's a very good coach."
Dolphins Injury Report:
| Philip Wheeler | LB | Thumb | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Dannell Ellerbe | LB | Ribs | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Koa Misi | LB | Shoulder | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Chris Clemons | S | Hamstring | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Dimitri Patterson | CB | Groin | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Brandon Gibson | WR | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jonathan Freeny | LB | Shoulder | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Cameron Wake | DE | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Paul Soliai | DT | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Mike Pouncey | C | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jimmy Wilson | S | Groin | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
Saints Injury Report:
| Curtis Lofton | LB | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jabari Greer | CB | Back | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Tyrunn Walker | DT | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Junior Galette | LB | Hamstring | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Tom Johnson | DE | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | Questionable |
| Zach Strief | T | Neck | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Lance Moore | WR | Hand | Did Not Participate In Practice | Questionable |
| Chris Carr | CB | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Mark Ingram | RB | Toe | Did Not Participate In Practice | Questionable |
| Akiem Hicks | DE | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Roman Harper | S | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Marques Colston | WR | Foot | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Glenn Foster | DE | Ankle | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Isa Abdul-Quddus | S | Ankle | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Jahri Evans | G | Hamstring | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Brodrick Bunkley | DT | Calf | Out (Definitely Will Not Play) | Out |
| Tim Lelito | G | Calf | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Martez Wilson | LB | Elbow | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
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