Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Football'. This Afternoon it is the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.  The Bears are coming in with a record of 3-7, while the Eagles are coming in with a record of 9-1. 

The Bears are hoping to get some momentum to build to end the 2017 season.  Their future looks bright with the emergence of rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Trubisky is completing 53.1% of his passes, averages 6.8 yards/attempt, 4 TDs, and 2 INTs. 

Statistically the Bears are scoring 17.4 PPG, and averging 302.2 YPG on offense (170.4 through the air, and 131.8 on the ground). Defensively the Bears are allowing 22.1 PPG, and allowing 319 YPG (213 through the air and 106 on the ground). 

The Eagles are led by their 2nd year quarterback Carson Wentz. Wentz is completing 59.7% of his passes, averaging 7.6 yards/attempt, 25 TDs, and 5 INTs. 

Statistically the Eagles lead the league in scoring, with an average of 32 PPG, and move the ball at 377.6 YPG (233 through the air, and 144.6 on the ground). Defensively the Eagles allow 18.8 PPG and yield 306.8 YPG (235.8 through the air and league-leading 71 YPG on the ground). 

It is the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles, coming up shortly. 
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Game Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

1st Quarter:
The Bears are in their white jerseys and navy blue helmets. Eagles are in their green helmets and jerseys and white pants.
15:00: Bears kick the ball to Eagles endzone for a touchback. 1st & 10.
13;50: Blunt runs the ball to CHI 48. 1st & 10.
11:07: Eagles punt the ball to Bears, who has the ball on CHI 5. 1st & 10.

Chicago Bears Possession:
9:53: Bears go 3-and-out. 

Philadelphia Eagles Possession:
8:12: Ajayi runs the ball to CHI 33, converting a fourth down. 1st & 10.
6:42: Wentz throws a completed pass to Jeffery, who moves the ball on CHI 17. 1st & 10.
6:08: TOUCHDOWN: Wentz throws a 17-yard TD pass to Zach Ertz. Elliot kicks the extra point. CHI 0, PHI 7

Chicago Bears Possession:
4;07: Bears move the ball to PHI 43, where they were forced to punt. Eagles get the ball at their own 7.

Philadelphia Eagles Possession:
3:58: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Blunt loses the ball and recovered by Eagles. Ball on PHI 42. 1st & 10.

Chicago Bears Possession:
1:25: Santos misses the extra point. CHI 0, PHI 7

Philadelphia Eagles Possession:
:32: Wentz throws a completed pass to Jeffery, who moves the ball to PHI 49. 3rd & 5.

End of 1st Quarter:
CHI 0, PHI 7

2nd Quarter: 
15:00: Wentz throws a completed pass to Jeffery, who moves the ball to CHI 38. 1st & 10.
13:25: Wentz runs the ball to CHI 18. 1st & 10.
​​12:44: TOUCHDOWN: Wentz throws a 15-yard TD pass to N. Agholor. Elliot kicks the extra point. CHI 0, PHI 14
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Chicago Bears Possession:
9:38: Bears Timeout #1: CHI 0, PHI 14
9:38: Bears get stopped at their own CHI 1. 
9:33: O'Donnell punts the ball to CHI 45. 1st & 10.

Philadelphia Eagles Possession:
7:31: Eagles get stopped at CHI 27. 
7:17: FIELD GOAL: J. Elliot kicks a 45-yard FG. CHI 0, PHI 17
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Chicago Bears Possession:
5:28: Bears go 3-and-out. 
4:50: O'Donnell punts the ball to PHI 34. 1st & 10.

Philadelphia Eagles Possession:
3:11: Wentz throws a completed pass to Agholor, who moves the ball to CHI 48. 4th & 1.
2:38: Bears Timeout# 1: CHI 0, PHI 17
2:30: Wentz converts a first down. Ball on CHI 47. 1st & 10.
2:00 Warning: CHI 0, PHI 17
:27: Eagles move the ball to CHI 11. 
:20: Eagles Timeout #2: CHI 0, PHI 17
:13: Wentz runs the ball to CHI 8. 1st & Goal.
:12: Eagles Final Timeout: CHI 0, PHI 17
:05: TOUCHDOWN: Wentz throws a 8-yard TD pass to A. Jeffery. Elliott kicks the extra point. CHI 0, PHI 24
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Halftime: 
CHI 0, PHI 24

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Wentz (PHI): 15/22, 152 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing: Blount (PHI): 8 carries, 77 yards
Receiving: Ertz (PHI): 6 receptions, 65 yards, TD

Halftime Thoughts:
The Eagles are dominating this half like a 9-1 team should be beating a 3-7 team. 
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3rd Quarter:

Chicago Bears Possession:
15:00: Bears get the ball to start the second half.
13:38: Trubisky gets sacked, fumbled the ball. Bears recover.
12:14: Trubisky throws a completed pass to Inman, who moves the ball to PHI 32. 1st & 10. 
8:45: FIELD GOAL; Cairo Santos kicks a 38-yard FG. CHI 3, PHI 24
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Philadelphia Eagles Possession:
7:55: Ajayi runs the ball to PHI 37, to convert the first down. 
4:20: Wentz runs the ball to CHI 39. Another 4th Down Conversion. 1st & 10.
2:08: Wentz throws an incomplete pass. Eagles failed their first 4th Down conversion. Turnover on Downs.

Chicago Bears Possession:
​1:14: Bears go 3-and-out. 
1:02: O'Donnell punts the ball to Barner, who moves the ball to PHI 27. Eagles Ball. 1st & 10.

Philadelphia Eagles Possession:
:15: Eagles move the ball to PHI 49. 

End of 3rd Quarter:
CHI 3, PHI 24

4th Quarter:
Philadelphia Eagles Possession:
​13:37: TOUCHDOWN: Ajayi runs the ball to CHI 5, fumbles and recovers by N. Agholor in the endzone. Elliott kicks an extra point. CHI 3, PHI 31

Chicago Bears Possession:
13:29: Bears go 3-and-out. 

Philadelphia Eagles Possession:
11:48: Eagles go 3-and-out. 
11:48: D. Jones punts the ball to CHI 13. 1st & 10.

Chicago Bears Possession:
10:00: Bears get stopped at CHI 46. Turnover on Downs.

Philadelphia Eagles Possession:
6:33: Eagles moved the ball to CHI 20. 
4:32: Blount loses another fumble recovered by the Bears. 

Chicago Bears Possession:
2:13: Trubisky gets his pass intercepted by Eagles. 

Final: 
CHI 3, PHI 31
CHI: (3-8)
PHI: (10-1)

Final Leaders:
Passing: Wentz (PHI): 23/36 227 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing: Blount (PHI): 15 carries, 97 yards, 2 FUM
Receiving: Ertz (PHI): 10 receptions, 103 yards, TD 

Final Thoughts: Eagles played like a 10-1 team. 
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This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Football'. Thanks for visiting this page. 

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Sports’. Tonight it is the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins. This will be the Miami Dolphins first appearance on NBC’s Sunday Night Football since Week 3 of the 2010 NFL season. It was a home loss to the Jets by the score of 31-23.

The Raiders come into tonight's game with a record of 3-5, while the Dolphins are 4-3.

The Raiders are hoping that they can get back on track and return to the playoffs.  The Dolphins are in the same boat they will like to be consistent on offense. 

But the Miami Dolphins are going to be playing their first game without Pro Bowl Running Back Jay Ajayi, who was traded on Tuesday to the Philadelphia Eagels for a 4th-Round Draft Pick. But Jay Cutler returns from suffering a ribs injury in Week 8's victory vs. Jets.  

It is the Oakland Raiders versus Miami Dolphins, coming up shortly. 

Game Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL.

Raiders are in the white jerseys and silver pants. 
Dolphins are in all aqua, except the white helmets. 
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1st Quarter:

Oakland Raiders Possession:
Dolphins will kickoff, Raiders will receive.
15:00: Parkey kicks the ball to Raiders Endzone, for a touchback. 1st & 10. Ball on OAK 25.
14:50: Lynch runs the ball to OAK 25, for no gain. 2nd & 10.
14:14: Carr throws a completed pass to Lynch, who loses yardage to OAK 26. 3rd & 9.
13:30: Carr throws a completed pass to Cook, who goes ob at MIA 39 1st & 10.
13:21: Lynch runs the ball to MIA 37. 2nd & 8.
12:15: Lynch runs the ball to MIA 38. 3rd & 9.
11:35: Carr throws a completed pass to Cook, who moves the ball to MIA 24. 1st & 10.
10:52: Lynch runs the ball to MIA 24, for no gain. 2nd & 10.
10:10: Carr throws a completed pass to Cook, who gets stopped at MIA 13. 1st & 10.
9:27: PENALTY: False Start called against Raiders. Ball on MIA 18. 1st & 15.
9:01: Washington runs the ball to MIA 15. 2nd & 13.
8:15: Carr throws a completed pass to Washington, who loses yardage at MIA 17. 3rd & 14. 
7:35: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 14.
7:31: FIELD GOAL: Tavecchio kicks a 35-yard FG. OAK 3, MIA 0
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Miami Dolphins Possession:
6:53: Dolphins have the ball at MIA 14. 3rd & 5.
6:17: Cutler throws a completed pass to Parker. MIA 27. 1st & 10.
5:31: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry, who moves the ball to MIA 38. 1st & 10.
4:37: On 2nd & 10, Williams runs the ball to MIA 41. 3rd & 7.
3:53: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry. PENALTY: Illegal Formation called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 37. 3rd & 11.
3:24: Williams runs the ball to MIA 40. PENALTY: Holding called against Dolphins. Penalty is declined. 4th & 7.
3:02: Haack punts the ball to OAK 28. PENALTY: Holding called against Raiders. Ball on OAK 18. OAK 3, MIA 0


Oakland Raiders Possession:
2:49: Carr throws a completed pass to Crabtree, who goes ob at OAK 30. 1st & 10.
2:10: Washington runs the ball to OAK 33. 2nd & 7.
1:31: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 7.
1:31: Raiders Timeout #1. OAK 3, MIA 0
1:25: Carr throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Offsides called against Dolphins. Ball on OAK 36. 3rd & 4. 
1:20: Carr throws an incomplete pass to Cooper. 4th & 4.

Miami Dolphins Possession:
:47: Dolphins have the ball on MIA 21.
:33: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry. 3rd & 1. 

End of 1st Quarter:
OAK 3, MIA 0

2nd Quarter:
Miami Dolphins Possession (Con't):
​14:52: Williams runs the ball to MIA 28. 1st & 10.
14:14: Drake runs the ball to MIA 35. PENALTY: Unnecessary Roughness called against Raiders. Ball on OAK 45. 1st & 10.
13:54: Drake runs the ball to MIA 45. PENALTY: Holding called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 45. 1st & 20.
13:35: Cutler throws a completed pass to OAK 46. 2nd & 11.
13:14: Drake runs the ball to OAK 41. 3rd & 6. 
12:36: Cutler throws a completed pass to Parker, who moves the ball to OAK 22. 1st & 10.
11:57: Williams runs the ball to OAK 22. 2nd & 10.
11:22: Cutler throws a completed pass to Williams, who moves the ball to OAK 11. 1st & 10.
10:37: TOUCHDOWN: Cutler throws 10-yard TD pass to Damian Williams. Parkey misses the extra point. OAK 3, MIA 6

Oakland Raiders Possession:
​10:36: Parkey scoops up his own onside kick. Dolphins Ball.

Miami Dolphins Possession:
9:47: Dolphins have the ball on OAK 43. 2nd & 1.
9:04: Dolphins ball on OAK 40. 1st & 10.
8:17: Cutler throws a completed pass to J. Thomas, who moves the ball to OAK 26. 1st & 10.
7:29: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Drake loses a fumble, recovered by the Raiders. Ball on OAK 19. 1st & 10. OAK 3, MIA 6
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Oakland Raiders Possession:
​7:20: Carr throws a completed pass to Cook, who moves the ball to OAK 47. 1st & 10.
6:35: Carr throws a completed pass to Crabtree, who moves the ball to MIA 40. PENALTY: Unnecessary Roughness called against Raiders.
6:15: Lynch ran the ball to OAK 45. PENALTY: Holding called against Raiders. Ball on OAK 38. 1st & 15.
5:56: Lynch runs the ball to OAK 38. PENALTY: Holding called against Raiders. Ball on OAK 28. 1st & 25.
5:33: Carr throws a completed pass to Cook, who is ob at OAK 39. 2nd & 14.
4:55: Washington runs the ball to Midfield. 2nd & 4. 
4:13: Lynch runs the ball to MIA 44. 1st & 10.
3:26: TOUCHDOWN: Carr throws a 44-yard TD pass to Holton. Taveechio kicks the extra point. OAK 10, MIA 6
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Miami Dolphins Possession:
3:21: Cutler throws a completed pass to Williams, who moves the ball to MIA 21. 2nd & 7.
2:30: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry, who moves the ball to MIA 25. 3rd & 4.
2:04: PENALTY: Encroachment called against Raiders. 1st & 10. Ball on MIA 30. 
2:00 WARNING: OAK 10, MIA 6
​1:53: Cutler throws a completed pass to Williams, who moves the ball to MIA 36. 1st & 10.
1:31: Cutler throws a completed pass to Williams, who moves the ball to MIA 48. PENALTY: Unnecessary Roughness called against Raiders. Ball on OAK 39. 1st & 10.
1:18: Williams runs the ball to MIA 35. 2nd & 7.
1:00: Drake runs the ball to MIA 32. 3rd & 4. 
:38: Cutler has pass blocked. 4th & 4. 
:32: FIELD GOAL: Parkey kicks a 49-yard FG. OAK 10, MIA 9

Oakland Raiders Possession:
:20: Raiders Timeout # 2: OAK 10, MIA 9. Raiders Ball. 1st & 10. Ball on OAK 49.
:13: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:06: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
:01: Carr throws a completed pass to Cook, who is down at MIA 35. 1st & 10.
:01: Dolphins Timeout #1: OAK 10, MIA 9
:00: FIELD GOAL: Giorgio Tavecchio kicks a 53-yard FG. OAK 13, MIA 9
Dolphins will get the ball to start the second half. 

Halftime: 
OAK 13, MIA 9

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Carr (OAK) 12/17, 206 yards, TD
Rushing: Washington (OAK)  3 carries, 15 yards
Receiving: Cook (OAK) 6 receptions, 113 yards

Halftime Thoughts:
Well this half belonged to the Raiders, they seemed more aggressive in the passing game, and getting that fumble recovery was key for the Raiders. No running game by either team, it might be whoever can get the running game going, could win the game. 

3rd Quarter:
Miami Dolphins Possession:
​15:00: Tavecchio kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone for a touchback. 1st & 10. Ball on MIA 25.
14:57: Cutler throws an incomplete pass to J. Thomas. 2nd & 10.
14:51: Williams runs the ball to MIA 34. PENALTY: Holding called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 15. 2nd & 20.
14:31: PENALTY: False Start called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 10. 2nd & 25. 
14:11: Drake runs the ball to MIA 14. 3rd & 21.
13:29: Cutler throws a completed pass to J.Thomas, who is down at MIA 26. 4th & 9.
12:49: Haack punts the ball to Richard, who moves the ball to OAK 33. Raiders Ball. OAK 13, MIA 9

Oakland Raiders Possession:
12:44: Lynch runs the ball to OAK 36. 2nd & 7.
12:00: Lynch runs the ball to Midfield. 1st & 10.
11:29: Carr throws a completed pass to MIA 31. 1st & 10.
10:53: Richard runs the ball to MIA 28. 2nd & 7. 
10:11: Carr throws a completed pass to Lynch, who went ob at MIA 24. 3rd & 3.
9:23: TOUCHDOWN: Lynch scores a 24-yard TD run. Tavecchio kicks the extra point. OAK 20, MIA 9
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Miami Dolphins Possession:
9:23: Tavecchio kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone for a touchback. Ball on MIA 25. 1st & 10.
9:17: Cutler throws a completed pass to Drake who goes ob at MIA 35. 1st & 10.
9:05: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
8:54: Drake runs the ball to OAK 24. 1st & 10.
8:27: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry, who goes ob at OAK 19. 2nd & 5.
7:53: Cutler throws a completed pass to Stills, who goes down at OAK 9. 1st & Goal.
7:10: Cutler throws a completed pass to Fasano, who moves the ball to OAK 7. 2nd & Goal.
6:34: TOUCHDOWN: Cutler throws a 7-yard TD pass to Jarvis Landry. Parkey kicks the extra point. OAK 20, MIA 1

Oakland Raiders Possession:
6:28: Parkey kick the ball to Patterson, who moves the ball to OAK 32. 1st & 10.
6:24: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
6:18: Carr throws a completed pass to Cooper, who moves the ball to OAK 38. 3rd & 4.
5:44: Carr throws a completed pass to Holton, who loses yardage at OAK 37. 4th & 5.
5:00: King punts the ball to Grant, who calls for a fair catch at MIA 18. 1st & 10. OAK 20, MIA 16

Miami Dolphins Possession:
​4:50: Drake runs the ball to MIA 18. 2nd & 10.
4:22: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry, who moves the ball to MIA 21. 3rd & 7. 
3:43: Cutler throws an incomplete pass to Parker. 4th & 7.
3:32: Haack punts the ball to Richard, who moves the ball to OAK 39. 1st & 10.

Oakland Raiders Possession:
3:24: Richard runs the ball to OAK 39. 2nd & 10.
2:42: Richard runs the ball to OAK 43. 3rd & 5. 
2:00: Carr throws a completed pass to Cook, who is down at Midfield. 1st & 10.
1:21: Richard runs the ball to MIA 46. 2nd & 6.
:40: Richard runs the ball to MIA 46 for no gain. 3rd & 6. 

End of 3rd Quarter:
OAK 20, MIA 16

4th Quarter:
Oakland Raiders Possession:
​14:54: Carr throws a completed pass to Cooper, who moves the ball to MIA 40. 1st & 10.
14:21: Lynch runs the ball to MIA 32. 2nd & 2.
13:38: Richard runs the ball to MIA 33. 3rd & 4. 
12:57: Carr throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Raiders. Ball on MIA 43. 3rd & 14. 
12:46: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Suh gets the sack-force fumble, Raiders Offensive Lineman recovers moves it to MIA 48 and fumbles the ball. Dolphins recover.  Ball on MIA 48. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession:
12:33: PENALTY: Holding called against the Dolphins. Ball on MIA 46. 2nd & 10.
11:23: Dolphins go 3-and-out. 4th & 5. 
10:44: Haack punts the ball to Carrie, who calls for a fair catch at OAK 10. 1st & 10.

Oakland Raiders Possession:
10:37: Washington runs the ball to OAK 12. 2nd & 8.
9:52: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 8.
9:47: Raiders Timeout #1: OAK 20, MIA 16
9:43: Carr throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 8.
9:32: King punts the ball to Grant, who moves the ball to MIA 45. 1st & 10.

Miami Dolphins Possession:
9:26: Drake runs the ball to MIA 49. PENALTY: Holding called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 40. 1st & 20.
8:58: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 20.
8:51: Cutler gets sacked at MIA 32. 3rd & 23.
7:57: Williams runs the ball to MIA 37. 4th & 18. 
7:21: Haack punts the ball to Richard, who calls for a fair catch at OAK 11. 1st & 10.

Oakland Raiders Possession:
​7:15: Lynch runs the ball to OAK 14. 2nd & 7.
6:25: Carr throws a completed pass to Crabtree, who is down at OAK 31. 1st & 10.
6:18: Lynch runs the ball to OAK 28. 2nd & 12.
5:29: Carr throws a completed pass to Cook, who goes ob at OAK 34. 3rd & 6.
4:56: Raiders Timeout #2: OAK 20, MIA 16
4:49: Carr throws a completed pass to Roberts, who goes ob at MIA 36. PENALTY: Unnecessary Roughness called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 21. 
4:42: Carr throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Pass Interference called against Dolphins. Ball on MIA 3. 1st & Goal.
4:37: TOUCHDOWN: Lynch scores on 3-yard TD run. Tavecchio kicks the extra point. OAK 27, MIA 16

Miami Dolphins Possession:
4:37: Tavecchio kicks the ball to Dolphins Endzone for a touchback. 1st & 10.
4:32: Cutler throws a completed pass to Landry, who moves the ball to MIA 31. 2nd & 4. 
4:11: Cutler throws a completed pass to J. Thomas, who goes ob at MIA 34. 3rd & 1.
3:55: Cutler throws a completed pass to J. Thomas, who moves the ball to OAK 39. 1st & 10.
3:23: Cutler throws a completed pass to Drake, who moves the ball to OAK 32. 2nd & 3.
3:10: Ball squirts away from the center. Dolphins Ball. 3rd & 9. Ball on OAK 38. 3rd & 9.
2:59: Cutler throws a completed pass to J. Thomas. PENALTY: Holding called against Dolphins. Ball on OAK 48. 4th & 19.
2:53: Cutler throws an incomplete pass. Dolphins Turnover on Downs. Raiders Ball. Ball on OAK 48. 1st & 10.

Oakland Raiders Possession:
2:48: Lynch runs the ball to OAK 48, for no gain. 2nd & 10.
2;48: Dolphins Timeout #2: OAK 27, MIA 16
2:45: Lynch runs the ball to OAK 48, for no gain. 
1:54: INTERCEPTION: Carr throws an interception to Resahd Jones, who goes ob at MIA 17. 1st & 10.
2:00 Warning: OAK 27, MIA 16

Miami Dolphins Possession:
1:50: Cutler throws a completed pass to Drake, who goes ob at MIA 18. 2nd & 9.
1:46: Cutler throws a completed pass to Stills, who goes ob to MIA 40. 1st & 10. PENALTY: Raiders. Ballon MIA 46. 1st & 10.
1:41: Cutler throws a completed pass to Parker, who goes ob to MIA 41. 1st & 10.
1:36: Cutler throws an incomplete pass to Parker. 2nd & 10.
1:36: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Reviewing call on the field that it was an incomplete pass. Call is reversed. 1st & 10. Ball on OAK 15. 
1:32: TOUCHDOWN: Jay Cutler throws a 15-yard TD pass to Julius Thomas. 
1:32: Dolphins Final Timeout: OAK 27, MIA 22
1:32: Drake converts the 2-point conversion. OAK 27, MIA 24.

Here comes the onside kick. 
​1:32: Raiders Final Timeout: OAK 27, MIA 24
​1:31: Dolphins kick the onside kick, recovered by Cooper. Raiders Ball. 

Oakland Raiders Possession:
Raiders will kneel to end the game. 

Final:
OAK 27, MIA 24
OAK: (4-5)
MIA: (4-4) 

Final Leaders:
Passing: Cutler (MIA) 34/42, 311 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing: M.Lynch (OAK) 14 carries, 57 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving: 8 receptions, 126 yards

Final Thoughts: Well it was the Raiders who got their running game going with Marshawn Lynch getting 2 second half TDs. But the Dolphins played the Raiders type of game.  A lot of penalties. 

The Raiders have a bye next week, and will play the Patriots in Mexico City in two weeks. The Dolphins will play the Carolina Panthers next week. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Sports'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 
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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish Baseball’. Tonight it is the deciding Game 7 of the 2017 World Series, between Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Series is tied at 3-3. The Astros have won games 2, 3, and 5. While the Dodgers have won 1. 4. And 6.

The Astros was hoping to close out the series, with Justin Verlander last night. However, they came up short as the Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1.

The Dodgers feel more confident about tonight. They feel that they have the better of the pitching matchup. They also have the advantage when it comes to the bullpen. Their bullpen is led by closer Kenley Jansen. Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts could also use their ace starter Clayton Kershaw.

Tonight’s starters are a pair of righties. Lance McCullers, Jr for the Astros, and Yu Darvish for the Dodgers. McCullers is 1-0, 2.95 ERA, and 16 Ks. Darvish is 2-1, 4.15 ERA, and 14 Ks.

It is the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. Game 7 of the 2017 World Series, coming up shortly.

Game 7 Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

Starting Lineups:
Houston Astros (3-3):
1. George Springer CF
2. Alex Bregman 3B
3. Jose Altuve 2B
4. Carlos Correa SS
5. Yuli Gurriel 1B
6. Brian McCann C
7. Marwin Gonzalez LF
8. Josh Reddick RF
9. Lance McCullers, Jr. P
SP: Lance McCullers, Jr. (RHP) (1-0, 2.95 ERA, 16 Ks)

Los Angeles Dodgers (3-3):
1. Chris Taylor CF
2. Corey Seager SS
3. Justin Turner 3B
4. Cody Bellinger 1B
5. Yasiel Puig RF
6. Joc Pederson LF
7. Logan Forsythe 2B
8. Austin Barnes C
​9. Yu Darvish P
SP: Yu Darvish (2-1, 4.15 ERA, 14 Ks)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Springer
2. Bregman
3. Altuve
Yu Darvish now starting as Dodgers Pitcher.
​Sandy Koufax was one of the persons who throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
First Pitch at 5:22 p.m. PDT.
​Springer doubles down left field line. Runner on 2nd.
Bregman reaches second on a throwing error by Bellinger. Springer scores. Runner on 2nd. HOU 1, LAD 0
​Bregman steals third base on a 1-1 count to Altuve.
Altuve hits a RBI-Groundout to Bellinger, unassisted. Bregman scores. 1 Out. HOU 2, LAD 0
​Correa grounds out to Bellinger, unassisted. 2 Outs.
​Gurriel currently at 11 pitch at-bat.
Gurriel flies out to Puig. 3 Outs.

Middle of 1st Inning:
HOU 2, LAD 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Taylor 
2. Seager
3. Turner
Lance McCullers, Jr. now starting as Astros Pitcher.
​Taylor doubles to right center field. Runner on 2nd.
Seager strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Turner gets hit by a pitch. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Bellinger strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Puig gets hit by a pitch. Taylor and Turner advance 90 feet.  Bases Loaded.
Pederson grounds out to Altuve. 3 Outs.
Dodgers left the bases loaded stranded.

End of 1st Inning:
HOU 2, LAD 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. McCann
7. Gonzalez
8. Reddick 
Darvish currently at 24 pitches.
​McCann draws a lead-off base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Gonzalez doubles to right center field. McCann advances to third. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Reddick grounds out to Forsythe. 1 Out.
Brandon Marrow (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
McCullers, Jr. hits a RBI-Groundout to Forsythe. McCann scores. Gonzalez scores. 2 Outs. Runner on 3rd. HOU 3, LAD 0
​HOME RUN: George Springer hits a 2-run home run off of Yu Darvish. Gonzalez scores. HOU 5, LAD 0
PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Marrow (RHP) replaces Yu Darvish as Dodgers Pitcher.
​Bregman strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
7. Forsythe
8. Barnes
9. Marrow?
McCullers, Jr. currently at 25 pitches. 
​Forsythe singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Clayton Kershaw (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Barnes grounds out to Bregman. 1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING: Kiké Hernandez pinch-hitting for Brandon Marrow. 
Hernandez gets hit by a pitch. McCullers third hit batsman in this game. Forsythe advances to second. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 
Taylor lines into 6-4 double play. Correa throws out Forsythe at second. 3 Outs.
Dodgers strand Hernandez on base. 

End of 2nd Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
3. Altuve 
4. Correa
5. Gurriel
​PITCHING CHANGE: Clayton Kershaw (LHP) replaces Brandon Marrow as Dodgers Pitcher.
Altuve flies out to Taylor. 1 Out.
Correa flies out to Puig. 2 Outs. 
Gurriel gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
2. Seager
3. Turner
4. Bellinger
McCullers, Jr. currently at 38 pitches.
​Seager singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Turner gets hit by a pitch, for a second time in this game. Roberts comes out of the Dodgers Dugout. Seager advances to second. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
You wonder how many right-handed batters McCullers will hit before the Home Plate Umpire Mark Wagner will decide to send the Astros Pitcher to the showers.
Bellinger strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Brad Peacock (RHP) replaces Lance McCullers, Jr. 1 Out. Runners on 1st & 2nd. HOU 5, LAD 0
​Puig flies out to Springer. 2 Outs.
Pederson strikes out swinging. McCann had to throw out Pederson at first base. McCann to Gurriel. 3 Outs.
Dodgers strand a pair of base runners. 

End of 3rd Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 0

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
6. McCann
7. Gonzalez
8. Reddick
Kershaw currently at 10 pitches.
​McCann strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Gonzalez hits an infield single to short stop. Runner on 1st.
Gonzalez advances to second base, on a wild pitch by Kershaw. Runner on 2nd.
Reddick grounds out to Seager. 2 Outs.
Peacock will bat for himself. 
Peacock flies out to Taylor. 3 Outs.
Astros strand Gonzalez on second base. 

Middle of 4th Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 0

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Forsythe 
8. Barnes
9. Kershaw?
Peacock currently at 8 pitches.
​Forsythe grounds out to Bregman. 1 Out.
Barnes pops out to Bregman. 2 Outs.
Kershaw will bat for himself. 
Kershaw strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 0

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Springer
2. Bregman
3. Altuve
Kershaw currently at 21 pitches.
​Springer strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Alex Wood (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Bregman strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Altuve fouls out to Bellinger. 3 Outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 0

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Taylor
2. Seager
3. Turner
Peacock currently at 21 pitches. 
​Taylor flies out to Gonzalez. 1 Out.
Seager draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Francisco Liriano (LHP) and Chris Devenski (RHP) warming up in Astros Bullpen.
Turner singles to left field. Seager advances to second. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Francisco Liriano (LHP) replaces Brad Peacock. 1 Out. Runners on 1st & 2nd. HOU 5, LAD 0
Bellinger grounds into 4-6 fielder's choice. Altuve throws out Turner at second. Seager advances to third. Bellinger on first. 2 Outs. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Chris Devenski (RHP) replaces Francisco Liriano as Astros Pitcher. HOU 5, LAD 0
​​Puig lines out to Gurriel. 3 Outs.
Dodgers strand another 2 base runners. 

End of 5th Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 0

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Correa
5. Gurriel
6. McCann
Kershaw currently at 31 pitches.
​Correa singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Gurriel grounds out to Kershaw. Correa advances to second. 1 Out. Runner on 2nd.
McCann grounds out to Forsythe. Correa advances to third. 2 Outs. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
Dodgers elect to intentionally pass on Gonzalez. 
PINCH-HITTING: Evan Gattis pinch-hitting for Josh Reddick. 
Dodgers elect to intentionally pass on Gattis. Bases Loaded. 
PINCH-HITTING: Cameron Maybin pinch-hitting for Chris Devenski.
Maybin pops out to Turner. 3 Outs.
Astros strand the bases loaded. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 0

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Pederson 
7. Forsythe
8. Barnes
​PITCHING CHANGE: Charlie Morton (RHP) replaces Chris Devenski as Astros Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Cameron Maybin remains in the game to play center field, batting 9th in the Astros Lineup. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: George Springer moves to right field.
Pederson singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Kenley Jansen (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Forsythe draws a base on balls. Pederson advances to second. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 
Barnes hits into infield fly rule to Correa. 1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING: Andre Ethier pinch-hitting for Clayton Kershaw.
Ethier hits an RBI-Single to right field. Pederson scores. Forsythe advances to second. Runners on 1st & 2nd. HOU 5, LAD 1
Taylor strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Seager grounds out to Correa. 3 Outs.
Dodgers strand a pair of base runners. 

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Springer
2. Bregman 
3. Altuve
PITCHING CHANGE: Kenley Jansen (RHP) replaces Clayton Kershaw as Dodgers Pitcher.
Springer flies out to Taylor. 1 Out.
Bregman strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
​Altuve draws a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
Altuve steals second base. Runner on 2nd. 
Correa pops out to Seager 3 Outs.
Astros strand Altuve on second base. 

Middle of 7th Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Turner
4. Bellinger
5. Puig
Morton currently at 20 pitches.
​Dallas Keuchel (LHP) warming up in Astros Bullpen.
Turner lines out to Gurriel. 1 Out.
The Astros are owning Bellinger with breaking balls. 
Bellinger gets called out on strikes. Another breaking ball. 
Puig grounds out to Correa. 2 Outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning. 

End of 7th Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 1

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Gurriel
6. McCann
7. Gonzalez
PITCHING CHANGE: Alex Wood (LHP) replaces Kenley Jansen as Dodgers Pitcher.
Gurriel lines out to Taylor. 1 Out.
McCann gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Charlie Morton on deck.
Gonzalez grounds out to Turner. 3 Outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Pederson 
7. Forsythe
8. Barnes
Morton currently at 31 pitches.
​Pederson strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Keuchel still warming up in Astros Bullpen.
Forsythe flies out to Springer. 2 Outs.
Barnes lines out to Maybin. 3 Outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.
Astros are 3 outs away from winning their first World Series. 

End of 8th Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 1

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Morton?
9. Maybin
1. Springer
Wood currently at 14 pitches.
​Morton gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Justin Verlander (RHP) warming up in Astros Bullpen.
Maybin gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Springer lines out to Taylor. 3 Outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning. 

Middle of 9th Inning:
HOU 5, LAD 1

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Wood?
1. Taylor
2. Seager
Morton currently at 43 pitches.
​PINCH-HITTING: Chase Utley pinch-hitting for Alex Wood. 
Utley strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Morton on his 50th pitch.
Taylor grounds out to Altuve. 2 Outs.
Seager grounds out to Altuve, to end the 2017 World Series. 3 Outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of the 9th Inning.

HOUSTON ASTROS ARE THE 2017 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!

Final: 
HOU 5, LAD 1
HOU wins series 4-3
W: Morton (2-1)
L: Darvish (2-2)
PoG: Springer 2/5, HR, 2B, 2R, 2 RBI
PoWS: Springer 5 HRs
ToG: 3:37

Final Thoughts: Well another World Series Championship drought coming to an end. It just seemed like last night's game wasn't a heartbreaking Game 6 that some World Series runner-up experience, being up 3-2. The Astros started the night with a double by Springer. Then Bregman reaches second base on a throwing error by Cody Bellinger, scoring Springer. Then in the Top of the 2nd Inning, the Astros scored three runs highlighted by a 2-run home run by Springer. 

As for the Dodgers, there will be some questions about Dave Roberts decision making in going to the Bullpen early in some of these World Series games. 

When the Houston Astros look back at this season, it came down to 2 seconds at the end of August. That is how many seconds to spar during the waiver-trade deadline. That was the deadline the Astros had to meet to get Justin Verlander. 

Once again, the Houston Astros are the 2017 World Series Champions.

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