The Dolphins’ defense controlled the game.

Dolphins K Dan Carpenter set an NFL rookie record with his 10th consecutive field goal, a 47-yarder in the third quarter.

Said Dolphins QB Chad Pennington after going 13-for-23 for 166 yards, “We just had some inconsistency. It was a grind all day.”

The Dolphins’ secondary had a great day.

Dolphins WR Ernest Wilford played for the first time in more than two months, but he didn’t have a catch.
Dolphins RB Ricky Williams is getting ready to play in Toronto, the city where he previously played in the CFL.

Said Rams coach Jim Haslett of getting four field goals from K Josh Brown, “You’re not going to win kicking field goals in this league.”

The Rams’ defense is showing improvement.

Since signing his big contract before the 2007 season, Rams QB Marc Bulger has thrown 26 interceptions and lost seven fumbles in 23 games.

Rams LT Orlando Pace had a big game.