The New York Jets know which quarterback they will face in their 2024 NFL season finale when the Miami Dolphins are in town. Miami head coach Mike McDaniel was not definitive, but it likely will be backup Tyler Huntley under center in New York for the Week 18 contest:
Tua Tagovailoa was unable to play against the Cleveland Browns, and Mike McDaniel had to address the quarterback’s injury and his likely availability for the upcoming game against the New York Jets. Mike McDaniel is pleased that the Miami Dolphins secured a 20-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns on the road,
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said his team is preparing for Tyler Huntley to start instead of Tua Tagovailoa in Week 18.
Dolphins LT Terron Armstead, who has been dealing with a knee injury, will try to play in the season finale. And Mike McDaniel said WR Jaylen Waddle has a chance to return this week.
According to NFL.com's playoff probability, the Dolphins currently have a 10% chance of making the playoffs and only a 21% shot if they defeat the Jets. The Broncos (22%) still have better odds even if they lose to the Chiefs, which shows what the Dolphins face.
Huntley went to Tyreek Hill early and often in that game as the speedster had nine catches on nine targets for 105 yards. Whether it's Tagovailoa or Huntley, Miami could also get the services of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle back this week after he missed the past two games with a knee injury.
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has had a hip injury for 3 weeks. Here’s the latest on his injury and his status for the Week 18 game vs N.Y> Jets.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is listed as questionable for Week 18 against the New York Jets with a knee injury.  Waddle has missed the Dolphins’
After Tyler Huntley got a win for the Dolphins on Sunday, Mike McDaniel gave an uninspiring injury update on his starting quarterback.
The New York Jets don’t have anything more than pride to play for in their Week 18 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel offered an important update about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s hip injury. Tagovailoa did not play in Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Browns, with McDaniel telling reporters that the hip injury simply did not respond as the team hoped it would during the week.