The Miami Dolphins will face the Cleveland Browns without their starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa due to a hip injury. Tagovailoa was downgraded from questionable to doubtful just before the game, marking a significant blow to the Dolphins' offensive strategy. He is one of seven players listed as inactive for the matchup. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle will also miss the game due to a knee injury sustained in the previous week against the Houston Texans.
Despite concerns, wide receiver Tyreek Hill is active for the game, along with tackle Terron Armstead and starting safety Jordan Poyer, who were also listed as questionable. The Dolphins have had to make some adjustments, including elevating Ethan Bonner to active status following Kendall Fuller's placement on injured reserve. Skylar Thompson is set to back up Tyler Huntley in Tagovailoa's absence.
On the other side, the Cleveland Browns will be without tight end David Njoku, defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo, and wide receiver Cedric Tillman, all of whom were ruled out prior to the game. Additionally, veteran quarterback Jameis Winston is inactive due to a shoulder injury, leaving Bailey Zappe as the backup to Dorian Thompson-Robinson. The only other inactive player for the Browns is cornerback Chigozie Anusiem.
