Changes could be coming for the Miami Dolphins as they prepare to face the New England Patriots on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. Miami (1-3) has been feeling the loss of starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa over the past two weeks, getting outscored 55-15 in losses to the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans. With Tagovailoa on injured reserve because of a concussion sustained in a Week 2 setback against the Buffalo Bills, Tyler Huntley started under center against Tennessee on Monday.
He threw for just 96 yards on 14-of-22 passing as the Dolphins fell 31-12. Even though Miami beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-17 in its season opener, it didn't lead until Jason Sanders booted a 52-yard field goal as time expired. Since then, the Dolphins haven't been able to get the upper hand on their opponent, making them the first team since the 2017 Cleveland Browns to never hold a lead through the first four games of a season.
"Everything's on the table," Miami coach Mike McDaniel said following the loss against the Titans. "You can't argue that the offense is good. .
.. In a situation like this, I hadn't really been in one where we haven't had production consecutively like this.
"So, you really have to open your mind to all things." Still, Huntley is expected to draw the start against New England (1-3). The Dolphins will also have to adjust to life without linebacker Jaelan Phillips, who suffered a season-ending knee injury during Monday's game.
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