Doric SamDecember 30, 2024
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The Miami Dolphins will have the opportunity to make a playoff area in Week 18, however it’s uncertain if they will have their beginning quarterback under.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel informed press reporters after Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Browns that he has “no concept” if quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return from his hip injury in next week’s video game versus the New York Jets. McDaniel included that while surgical treatment is not required at this time, playing might leave Tagovailoa vulnerable to a significant injury.
McDaniel likewise kept in mind that Tagovailoa’s injury is “not” associated with the hip injury he suffered in 2019 while he was still at Alabama. He stated Tagovailoa wanted to play through the injury, however he would’ve ran the risk of the possibility of intensifying it even more.
Tagovailoa was required to remain versus the Browns as the Dolphins made a 20-3 win with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley blazing a trail. Huntley tossed for 225 lawns and a goal on 22-of-26 death and included a team-high 52 hurrying backyards and another rating on 7 brings.
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Tagovailoa, who likewise missed out on time previously this year with a concussion, has actually played in 11 video games and tossed for 2,867 lawns, 19 goals and 7 interceptions while finishing a career-best 72.9 percent of his passes. His return would undoubtedly offer Miami its finest possibility to be effective, however the group ought to likewise feel comfy with Huntley if he requires to begin once again in Week 18.
After enhancing to 8-8, the Dolphins require some aid to enter into the postseason. In addition to requiring to win their video game versus the Jets, they require the Denver Broncos to lose to the Kansas City Chiefs. Miami would own the tiebreaker over Denver based upon conference winning portion.
