Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Football: Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 12/26/2020

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Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Football’. Tonight, it is an AFC Showdown with playoff implications, as Miami Dolphins take on Las Vegas Raiders.

Dolphins control their destiny, as they need both tonight and Next Sunday’s game at Bills, to clinch a wild card spot in the AFC Playoffs. Raiders need to win out and need a lot of help to play after Next Week.

Dolphins come in with the league’s best scoring defense, which is a turnaround from last year’s dismal year. They also lead the league in takeaways, opponents TD/INT Ratio, and opponents 3rd Down Conversion. They needed someone to step up as Rookie Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is learning on how to run the Chan Gailey offense.

For the Raiders, they are trying to make it as a playoff team. But they’ve had a good start turn into a dive in 2020.

Dolphins are led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in passing. Myles Gaskin leads Miami in rushing. While Devante Parker leads the AFC East Team in receiving.

Meanwhile the Raiders are led by quarterback Derek Carr in passing. Josh Jacobs leads Las Vegas in rushing. While Darren Waller leads the AFC West Team in receiving.

It is Miami Dolphins taking on Las Vegas Raiders, coming up shortly.

Dolphins are in their white jerseys, helmets, and aqua pants. Raiders are in their silver helmets, pants, and black jerseys. 

1st Quarter:
Las Vegas Raiders Possession (From Left to Right):
15:00: Sanders kicks the ball to Raiders Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on LV 25. 1st & 10.
14:55: Jacobs runs the ball to LV 27. 2nd & 8.
14:28: Carr throws a completed pass to Renfroe, who is down at LV 27. 3rd & 8.
13:55: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 8.
13:42: Cole punts the ball to Grant, who moves the ball to MIA 22. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession (From Right to Left):
13:34: Tagovailoa throws a shovel pass to Smythe, who is down at MIA 23. 2nd & 9.
12:53: Ahmed runs the ball for a loss at MIA 19. 3rd & 13.
12:07: Tagovailoa runs the ball to MIA 24. 4th & 9.
11:21: Haack punts the ball to Renfroe, who moves the ball to MIA 43. 1st & 10.

Las Vegas Raiders Possession:
​11:11: Carr throws a completed pass to Agholor, who is down at MIA 27. 1st & 10.
10:32: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
10:26: Carr throws a completed pass to Renfroe, who moves the ball to MIA 16. 1st & 10.
9:45: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
9:39: Jacobs runs the ball to MIA 4. 1st & Goal.
9:05: Jacobs runs the ball to MIA 1. 2nd & Goal.
8:25: TOUCHDOWN: Carr scored on a 1-yard TD run. Carlson kicks PAT. MIA 0, LV 7

Miami Dolphins Possession:
​8:25: Carlson kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIA 25. 1st & 10.
8:17: Ahmed runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
8:08: INJURY TIMEOUT: MIA 0, LV 7
7:43: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Ahmed, who is down at MIA 26. 3rd & 9.
6:56: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Grant, who moves the ball to MIA 39. 1st & 10.
6:15: Gaskin runs the ball to LV 47. 1st & 10.
5:42: Gaskin runs the ball to LV 39. 2nd & 2.
5:11: Gaskin runs the ball to LV 36.  PENALTY: Holding called against Dolphins. Ball on LV 49. 2nd & 12.
4:46: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Gesicki, who is down at LV 45. 3rd & 6.
3:59: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Grant, who joggles and is stopped at LV 39. 4th & 3.
3:17: Tagovailoa runs the ball ob at LV 32. PENALTY: Holding called against Raiders. Ball on LV 27. 1st & 10.
2:47: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Bowden, who goes ob at LV 21. 2nd & 3.
2:27: Ahmed runs the ball to LV 18. 3rd & 1.
2:02: Ahmed runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 1.
1:23: FIELD GOAL: Sanders kicks 35-yard FG. MIA 3, LV 7

Las Vegas Raiders Possession:
​1:23: Sanders kicks the ball to Richard, who takes a knee for a touchback. Ball on LV 25. 1st & 10.
1:18: Ruggs runs the ball to LV 31. 2nd & 4.
:39: Carr throws a completed pass to Booker, who goes ob at LV 36. 1st & 10.
:07: Carr throws a completed pass to Waller, who is down at MIA 35. 1st & 10.
:00: The End of 1st Quarter.

End of 1st Quarter:
MIA 3, LV 7

2nd Quarter:
Las Vegas Raiders Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:55: Jacobs runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
14:23: Carr throws a completed pass to Witten, who is down at MIA 33. 3rd & 8.
13:35: Carr gets sacked by Van Ginkel and Needham at MIA 43. 4th & 18.
12:55: Cole punts the ball to Grant, who calls for a fair catch at MIA 15. PENALTY: Holding called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 8. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession (From Left to Right):
​12:49: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Bowden, who is down at MIA 10. 2nd & 8.
12:15: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Shaheen, who is down at MIA 13. 3rd & 5.
11:28: Tagovailoa throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5.
11:18: Haack punts the ball to Renfroe, who is down at LV 38. 1st & 10.

Las Vegas Raiders Possession:
​11:12: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
11:05: Jacobs runs the ball to MIA 48. 1st & 10.
10:35: Carr throws a completed pass to Agholor, who moves the ball to MIA 28. 1st & 10.
10:06: Jacobs runs the ball out of bounds at MIA 18. 1st & 10.
9:44: Carr throws a batted ball. 2nd & 10.
9:37: Carr gets sacked by Van Ginkel at MIA 27. 3rd & 19.
8:55: Richard runs the ball to MIA 9. 4th & 1.
8:21: RAIDERS TIMEOUT #1: MIA 3, LV 7
8:17: Booker runs the ball to MIA 8. 1st & Goal.
7:37: Booker runs the ball to MIA 5. 2nd & Goal.
6:57: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
6:51: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal.
6:48: FIELD GOAL: Carlson kicks a 22-yard FG. MIA 3, LV 10

Miami Dolphins Possession:
​6:46: Carlson kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIA 25. 1st & 10.
6:40: Tagovailoa throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
6:33: Gaskin runs the ball to MIA 33. 3rd & 2.
5:49: Bowden runs the ball to MIA 41. 1st & 10.
5:09: Tagovailoa throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
5:03: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Smythe, who is down at MIA 46. 3rd & 5.
4:10: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Gaskin, who is down at Midfield. 4th & 1.
3:25: Fejedlem runs a fake punt, who moves the ball to LV 28. 1st & 10.
2:45: Gaskin runs the ball to LV 19. 2nd & 1.
2:16: Gaskin runs the ball for a loss at LV 20. 3rd & 2.
2:00 WARNING: MIA 3, LV 10
​1:56: Ahmed runs the ball for a loss at LV 22. 4th & 4.
1:47: DOLPHINS TIMEOUT #1: MIA 3, LV 10
1:42: FIELD GOAL: Sanders kicks a 39-yard FG. MIA 6, LV 10

Las Vegas Raiders Possession:
1:42: Sanders kicks the ball to Raiders Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on LV 25. 1st & 10.
1:34: Carr throws a completed pass to Renfroe, who moves the ball to LV 37. 1st & 10.
1:10: Carr throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Dolphins. Ball on LV 42. 1st  & 10.
1:04: Carr throws a completed pass to Waller, who goes ob at MIA 39. 1st & 10.
1:04: INJURY TIMEOUT: MIA 6, LV 10
:59: Carr throws a completed pass to Renfroe, who is down at MIA 30. 2nd & 1.
:39: Carr throws a completed pass to Waller, who is down at MIA 21. 1st & 10.
:29: Carr spikes the ball. 2nd & 10.
:25: Richard runs the ball to MIA 20. 3rd & 9.
:21: RAIDERS FINAL TIMEOUT: MIA 6, LV 10
:16: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 9.
:11: FIELD GOAL: Carlson kicks a 38-yard FG. MIA 6, LV 13

Miami Dolphins Possession:
:11: Carlson kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIA 25. 1st & 10.
:10: Tagovailoa takes a knee to end the 1st Half.
:00: The End of 1st Half. Dolphins will receive to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
MIA 6, LV 13

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Carr (LV) 11/20, 129 yards 
Rushing: Jacobs (LV) 5 carries, 43 yards
Receiving: Waller (LV) 3 receptions, 57 yards

Halftime Thoughts:
Low scoring 1st Half. But Carr's 1-yard TD sneak is the difference in this game. Raiders could have had a bigger lead, but a couple of Dolphins sacks is keeping Miami trailing by a touchdown. 

NFL Week 16 Scores:

3rd Quarter:
Miami Dolphins Possession (From Right to Left):
​15:00: Carlson kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIA 25. 1st & 10.
14:53: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Gaskin, who goes ob at MIA 30. 2nd & 5.
14:31: Gaskin runs the ball to LV 46. 1st & 10.
14:00: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Grant, who is down at LV 40. 2nd & 4.
13:28: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Grant, who is down at LV 26. 1st & 10.
13:00: Gaskin runs the ball to LV 25. 2nd & 9.
12:17: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Grant, who is down at LV 21. 3rd & 5.
12:14: INJURY TIMEOUT: MIA 5, LV 13
11:48: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Ford, who is down at LV 12. 1st & 10.
11:09: Gaskin runs the ball to LV 10. 2nd & 8.
10:31: TOUCHDOWN: Tagovailoa throws a 10-yard TD pass to Gaskin. Sanders kicks PAT. MIA 13, LV 13

Las Vegas Raiders Possession (From Left to Right):
​10:31: Sanders kicks the ball to Richard, who takes a knee for a touchback. Ball on LV 25. 1st & 10.
10:26: Carr throws a completed pass to Agholor, who is down at LV 39. 1st & 10.
9:50: Jacobs runs the ball to LV 48. 2nd & 1.
9:17: Jacobs runs for no gain. 3rd & 1.
8:36: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 1.
8:31: Jacobs runs the ball and hit a Dolphin Brick Wall. Turnover on Downs. Ball on LV 46. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession:
​8:24: Tagovailoa throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
8:19: Gaskin runs the ball to LV 45. 3rd & 9.
7:33: Tagovailoa gets sacked at MIA 48. 4th & 16. 
6:51: Haack punts the ball to Renfore, who moves the ball to LV 18. 1st & 10.

Las Vegas Raiders Possession:
6:40: Carr throws a completed pass to Agholor, who moves the ball to LV 40. 1st & 10.
5:50: Carr throws a completed pass to Edwards, who moves the ball to MIA 49. 1st & 10.
5:18: Carr throws a completed pass to Waller, who is down at MIA 16. 1st & 10.
4:28: Carr throws a completed pass to Witten, who moves the ball to MIA 6. 1st & Goal.
3:48: Booker runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & Goal.
3:44: INJURY TIMEOUT: MIA 13, LV 13
3:21: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
3:14: Carr throws a completed pass to Renfroe, who is down at MIA 1. 4th & Goal.
2:30: FIELD GOAL: Carlson kicks a 20-yard FG. MIA 13, LV 16

Miami Dolphins Possession:
2:30: Carlson kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIA 25. 1st & 10.
2:24: Gaskin runs the ball to MIA 31. 2nd & 4.
1:49: Tagovailoa gets sacked at MIA 23. 3rd & 12.
1:05: Tagovailoa throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 12.
:53: Haack punts the ball to Renfroe, who moves the ball to LV 37. PENALTY: Holding called against Raiders. Ball on LV 20. 1st & 10.
:49: Booker runs the ball to LV 23. 2nd & 7.
:17: Carr throws a completed pass to Waller, who is down at LV 45. 1st & 10.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
MIA 13, LV 16

4th Quarter:
Las Vegas Raiders Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:53: Carr throws a completed pass to Booker, who is down at LV 49. 2nd & 6.
14:22: Booker runs the ball to MIA 48. 3rd & 3.
13:39: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 3.
13:31: Cole punts the ball to Dolphins Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIA 20. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession (From Left to Right):
13:24: Tagovailoa throws a completed pass to Gesicki, who is down at MIA 21. 2nd & 9.
12:42: Tagovailoa gets sacked at MIA 10. 3rd & 20.
12:04: Gaskin runs the ball to MIA 20. 4th & 10. 
11:18: Haack punts the ball to Renfroe, who moves the ball to MIA 45. 1st & 10.

Las Vegas Raiders Possession:
​11:13: Jacobs runs the ball to MIA 42. 2nd & 7.
10:32: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 7.
10:26: Carr gets sacked by Baker at LV 48. 4th & 13.
9:47: Cole punts the ball to Perry, who calls for a fair catch at MIA 10. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession:
9:41: Fitzpatrick throws a completed pass to Gaskin, who moves the ball to MIA 14. 2nd & 6.
9:10: Gaskin runs the ball to MIA 16. 3rd & 4.
8:29: Fitzpatrick throws a completed pass to Ford, who is down at MIA 31. 1st & 10.
7:54: Fitzpatrick throws a completed pass to Hollins, who is down at MIA 39. 2nd & 2.
7:24: Gaskin runs the ball to MIA 44. 1st & 10.
6:53: Fitzpatrick throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
6:47: Ahmed runs the ball to MIA 49. 3rd & 5.
6:03: Fitzpatrick throws a completed pass to Gesicki, who moves the ball to LV 35. 1st & 10.
5:27: Fitzpatrick throws a completed pass to Gesicki, who moves the ball to LV 4. 1st & Goal.
4:43: DOLPHINS TIMEOUT #1: MIA 13, LV 16
4:42: Gaskin runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & Goal.
4:08: Fitzpatrick throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
4:05: Fitzpatrick throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal.
4:01: FIELD GOAL: Sanders kicks a 22-yard FG. MIA 16, LV 16

Las Vegas Raiders Possession:
​4:01: Sanders kicks the ball to Raiders Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on LV 25. 1st & 10.
3:56: Jacobs runs the ball to LV 27. PENALTY: Holding called against Raiders. Ball on LV 15. 1st & 20.
3:37: TOUCHDOWN: Carr throws a 85-yard TD pass to Agholor. Carlson missed the PAT. MIA 16, LV 22

Miami Dolphins Possession:
3:37: Carlson kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIA 25. 1st & 10.
3:33: Fitzpatrick throws a completed pass to Ford, who is down at MIA 32. 2nd & 3.
3:28: INJURY TIMEOUT: MIA 16, LV 22
​3:08: Fitzpatrick throws a completed pass to Ford, who is down at MIA 43. 1st & 10.
2:55: TOUCHDOWN: Fitzpatrick throws a 57-yard TD pass to Gaskin.  Sanders kicks PAT. MIA 23, LV 22

Las Vegas Raiders Possession:
2:55: Sanders kicks the ball to Raiders Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on LV 25. 1st & 10.
2:49: Carr throws a completed pass to Richard, who is down at LV 29. 2nd & 7.
2:20: Carr draws a pass interference. Ball on MIA 21. 1st & 10.
2:15: Jacobs runs the ball to MIA 14. 2nd & 3.
2:00 WARNING: MIA 23, LV 22
​1:55: Jacobs runs the ball to MIA 12. 3rd & 1.
1:55: DOLPHINS TIMEOUT #2: MIA 23, LV 22
1:55: PENALTY: Neutral Zone Infraction called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 7. 1st & Goal.
1:50: Jacobs runs the ball to MIA 5. 2nd & Goal.
1:50: DOLPHINS FINAL TIMEOUT: MIA 23, LV 22
1:45: Jacobs runs the ball to MIA 1. 3rd & Goal.
1:05: RAIDERS TIMEOUT #1: MIA 23, LV 22
1:04: Carr takes a knee at MIA 2. 4th & Goal.
:23: RAIDERS TIMEOUT #2: MIA 23, LV 22
:19: FIELD GOAL: Carlson kicks a 20-yard FG. MIA 23, LV 25

Miami Dolphins Possession:
:19: Carlson kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on MIA 25. 1st & 10.
:12: Fitzpatrick throws a completed pass to Hollins, who goes ob at LV 41. PENALTY: Facemask called against Raiders. Ball on LV 26. 1st & 10.
:06: Fitzpatrick throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:01: FIELD GOAL: Sanders kicks 44-yard FG. MIA 26, LV 25

Las Vegas Raiders Possession:
:00: Raiders tried some tricky, but fumbled the ball. Dolphins Recovered. The Game is over.

Final:
MIA 26, LV 25
MIA: (10-5)
LV: (7-8)

Final Leaders:
Passing: Carr (LV) 21/34, 336 yards, TD 
Rushing: Gaskin (MIA) 14 carries, 87 yards
Receiving: Agholor (LV) 5 receptions, 155 yards, TD 

Final Thoughts:
Crazy game. It looked like the Raiders were going to win on a couple of times. But the Fitzpatrick completed pass to Mack Hollins. And Jason Sanders outplayed Daniel Collins by a point. 

With the win, Dolphins hold the #7 seed in the AFC Playoffs. Raiders are now eliminated from playoff contention. 

Dolphins will head to Buffalo, to play the Bills. A Dolphins win and they are in the Playoffs, for the third time since 2002. For the Raiders, they will head to Denver, to play the Broncos. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Football'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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