1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Battle of the back ups in Las Vegas

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Finatik, Sep 21, 2021.

  1. Finatik

    Finatik Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

    4,323
    4,012
    113
    May 2, 2014
    SO Cal
    The Raiders aren’t sure whether they’ll have their starting quarterback and starting running back on Sunday against the Dolphins.

    Raiders coach Jon Gruden said today that quarterback Derek Carr had an MRI on his ankle and that Carr is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. Carr went down during Sunday’s game against the Steelers in what initially looked like it could be a serious injury, but he ended up not missing a play.

    Gruden also called running back Josh Jacobs “very questionable.” Jacobs suffered ankle and toe injuries in Week One against the Ravens and did not play Sunday against the Steelers.

    The 2-0 Raiders are four-point favorites against the 1-1 Dolphins, who have a quarterback injury of their own to deal with after Tua Tagovailoa hurt his ribs on Sunday.
     
  2. Finatik

    Finatik Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

    4,323
    4,012
    113
    May 2, 2014
    SO Cal
    Though Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had to exit Sunday’s loss to Buffalo with injured ribs, it appears there’s a chance he could play in Week Three against the Raiders. In his Monday press conference, Miami head coach Brian Flores called Tagovailoa “day-to-day.”

    “We’re still running some tests,” Flores said, via Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “He was in a lot of pain yesterday. He’s still in some pain today. We’ll call him day-to-day.”

    Tagovailoa was hit hard during the Dolphins’ second offensive series by Bills edge rusher A.J. Epenesa. Though Tagovailoa was in for only nine plays, he was sacked twice and completed 1-of-4 passes for 13 yards. Tagovailoa was 16-of-27 in Week One for 202 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Miami’s victory over New England.

    Jacoby Brissett replaced Tagovailoa on Sunday, completing 24-of-40 passes for 169 yards with an interception. He was also sacked four times. The Dolphins play the Raiders in Las Vegas in Week Three. Last season, Flores benched Tagovailoa in favor of Ryan Fitzpatrick when the then-rookie quarterback struggled to move the ball against Las Vegas’ defense.

    Flores also told reporters on Monday that receiver Will Fuller has returned to the team and is expected to play against the Raiders. Fuller left the club for personal reasons last week. He was slated to return from the last game of his six-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
     
  3. Rick 1966

    Rick 1966 Professional Hipshooter

    8,565
    3,821
    113
    Nov 23, 2007
    Powell, WY
    Tua, Brissett..does it honestly matter who plays behind this line?
     
  4. Dorfdad

    Dorfdad Well-Known Member

    4,052
    2,347
    113
    Dec 9, 2007
    Bull**** coach speak Chucky wants us to plan for a backup and crush us
     
    Phin McCool likes this.

Share This Page