MIAMI DOLPHINS NEWS

Colts need to stick with Anthony Richardson despite his uneven play

Anthony Richardson is back for the Indianapolis Colts, and back to putting up unimpressive numbers

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braxton Berrios - Lands on IR The Dolphins placed Berrios (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Impact Berrios sustained a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Colts, and being placed on IR on Monday suggests the issue is significant. The 29-year-old will now be forced to miss the Dolphins' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 12 against the Patriots. After Berrios' placement on IR, the Dolphins have just four wide receivers on their active roster: Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Odell Beckham and rookie Malik Washington. Expect De'Von Achane and Washington to serve as Miami's top kick and punt returners, respectively, until Berrios can return.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Huntley - Recovery timeline still unknown The Dolphins still aren't sure how severe the shoulder injury Huntley suffered in Sunday's loss to the Colts is, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Huntley was unable to compete after suffering the injury and finished the contest with 87 yards through the air and a touchdown while completing seven of 13 passing attempts and adding 20 yards on the ground. According to head coach Mike McDaniel, it's too early to determine the severity of the injury and have a timeline for the Utah product's recovery. With Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) expected to return to practice Wednesday and play Week 8 against the Cardinals, Huntley's injury isn't expected to impact who starts at quarterback for the Dolphins moving forward. However, it'll certainly play a factor in who is operating as Tagovailoa's backup, with Tim Boyle and Skylar Thompson (ribs) also in the mix.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins expect QB Tua Tagovailoa to return from IR on Sunday vs. Cardinals

The Dolphins are hoping to have Tua Tagovailoa return on Sunday as he's eligible to be activated from injured reserve this week.

OCTOBER 21

Tua Tagovailoa could return Sunday for Dolphins after medical experts clear him to play

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa could return this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals after medical experts cleared him to return to practice following his latest concu...

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tua Tagovailoa could return Sunday for the Dolphins after medical experts clear him to play following latest concussion

Tua Tagovailoa could return Sunday for the Dolphins after medical experts clear him to play following latest concussion

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tua Tagovailoa - Practice window will open Wednesday Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tagovailoa (concussion) will practice Wednesday in preparation to potentially play Week 8 versus the Cardinals, Cameron Wolfe of...

Impact Tagovailoa will need to both come off IR and fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol in order to be eligible to play Sunday versus Arizona, but it sounds like barring any unexpected setbacks at practice, the franchise quarterback is trending toward a Week 8 return. He was placed on injured reserve Sept. 12 after suffering a fourth documented concussion in five years, and missed his fourth and final requisite game while sitting out Sunday's loss to Indianapolis, a contest in which interim starter Tyler Huntley (shoulder) was forced out due to injury. The Dolphins' offense has ranked last in points per game since Tagovailoa's injury, with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle having combined for just two catches and 19 yards on four targets in Week 7. His return to the lineup should spark some much-needed life into the fantasy prospects of Miami's skill-position players.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Sanders - Misses 54-yarder in loss to Colts Sanders converted one of two field-goal tries and his lone extra-point attempt during Sunday's 16-10 loss to Indianapolis.

Impact Sanders missed from 54 yards out early in the fourth quarter, hitting the left upright. The veteran kicker has now missed four of 14 field-goal tries across six games, though each of those failed conversions has come from 40-plus yards out. Sanders will try to get right Week 8 against the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Sanders - Misses 54-yarder in loss to Colts Sanders converted one of two field-goal tries and his lone extra-point attempt during Sunday's 16-10 loss to Indianapolis.

Impact Sanders missed from 54 yards out early in the fourth quarter, hitting the left upright. The veteran kicker has now missed four of 14 field-goal tries across six games, though each of those failed conversions has come from 40-plus yards out. Sanders will try to get right Week 8 against the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Washington - Records two grabs vs. Colts Washington secured two of three targets for nine yards during the Dolphins' 16-10 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.

Impact Washington worked as Miami's third wide receiver behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, handling 25 offensive snaps while Odell Beckham played just 11. Beckham may still be ramping up in his return from injury, but Washington's involvement is encouraging, even if the Dolphins' offense without Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has been unable to find any consistent production. Tagovailoa may be a candidate to return from IR in time to play Week 8 against the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Washington - Records two grabs versus Indy Washington secured two of three targets for nine yards during the Dolphins' 16-10 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.

Impact Washington worked as Miami's No. 3 wide receiver behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, handling 25 offensive snaps while Odell Beckham played just 11. Beckham may still be ramping up after returning from a hamstring injury, but Washington's involvement is somewhat encouraging, even if the Dolphins' offense without Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has been a massive disappointment. Tagovailoa may be a candidate to return from IR in time to play in Week 8 against the Cardinals, but that would primarily help Hill and Waddle, not the team's depth WRs.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Odell Beckham Jr. - Invisible in Week 7 loss Beckham failed to secure either of his two targets during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

Impact Beckham was unable to get more involved in Miami's offense despite coming off a bye, with both Tyler Huntley (shoulder) and Tim Boyle proving unable to adequately command head coach Mike McDaniel's offense even against a vulnerable Indianapolis secondary. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) will be eligible to come off IR as early as Week 8 versus Arizona, and while his return could provide a glimmer of hope for Beckham's prospects, the Dolphins haven't yet given official word on when the franchise quarterback is expected back in the lineup.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Odell Beckham Jr. - Invisible in Week 7 loss Beckham failed to secure either of his two targets during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

Impact Beckham was unable to get more involved in Miami's offense despite coming off a bye, with both Tyler Huntley (shoulder) and Tim Boyle proving unable to adequately command head coach Mike McDaniel's offense even against a vulnerable Indianapolis secondary. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) will be eligible to come off IR as early as Week 8 versus Arizona, and while his return could provide a glimmer of hope for Beckham's prospects, the Dolphins haven't yet given official word on when the franchise quarterback is expected back in the lineup.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Wright - Efficient again in limited work Wright rushed five times for 33 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

Impact Wright worked behind De'Von Achane (15 carries for 77 yards) and Raheem Mostert (11 carries for 50 yards) in the Dolphins' loss to Indianapolis, but his 6.6 YPC mark was the best of the group. The rookie fourth-round pick's explosiveness has been consistently impressive this season, but both Achane and Mostert have also been effective out of the backfield. Wright will need to continue impressing heading into a Week 8 matchup against Arizona if he wants to push for more opportunities in a backfield abundant with talent.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Wright - Efficient again in limited work Wright rushed five times for 33 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

Impact Wright worked behind De'Von Achane (15 carries for 77 yards) and Raheem Mostert (11 carries for 50 yards) in the Dolphins' loss to Indianapolis, but his 6.6 YPC mark was the best of the group. The rookie fourth-round pick's explosiveness has been consistently impressive this season, but both Achane and Mostert have also been effective out of the backfield. Wright will need to continue impressing heading into a Week 8 matchup against Arizona if he wants to push for more opportunities in a backfield abundant with talent.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Waddle - Nonfactor in Week 7 loss Waddle secured one of two targets for 11 yards during Miami's 16-10 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Waddle and Tyreek Hill combined for just two catches for 19 yards on four targets versus Indianapolis. Coming off a bye, the Dolphins' offense turned in yet another miserable performance despite facing off against a vulnerable Colts secondary, with the mid-game departure of Tyler Huntley (shoulder) only compounding things. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) will be eligible to return from IR as early as Week 8 against the Cardinals, but it's unclear when Miami anticipates the franchise quarterback retaking the field. If one of Huntley, Tim Boyle or Skyler Thompson (ribs) is again under center versus Arizona, it will be difficult to trust any of the Dolphins' skill-position players for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Waddle - Nonfactor in Week 7 loss Waddle secured one of two targets for 11 yards during Miami's 16-10 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Waddle and Tyreek Hill combined for just two catches and 19 yards on four targets. Coming off a bye, the Dolphins' offense turned in yet another miserable performance despite facing off against a vulnerable Colts secondary, with the mid-game departure of Tyler Huntley (shoulder) only compounding the issues for Miami's passing game. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) will be eligible to return from IR as early as Week 8 against the Cardinals, but it's unclear when Miami anticipates the franchise quarterback retaking the field. If one of Huntley, Tim Boyle or Skylar Thompson (ribs) is again under center versus Arizona, it will be difficult to trust any of the Dolphins' pass catchers for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 7 highlights: Russell Wilson wins Steelers debut, Lions edge Vikings

Week 7 of the NFL season continued on Sunday. Here are the top plays of the day from start to finish.

OCTOBER 21

Russell Wilson flashes vintage form, and what else we learned in Week 7

FOX Sports' NFL experts pinpoint what we learned about each team from Sunday's games and what that means going forward.

OCTOBER 21

Braxton Berrios - Might have significant injury Berrios' left-knee injury might be "significant," Josh Moser of WSVN-TV in Miami reports.

Impact Miami's punt and kick returner will get an MRI on his knee Monday, per Moser. Berrios suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Colts. De'Von Achane and Malik Washington might be next in line to handle return duties for the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Braxton Berrios - Might have significant injury Berrios' left knee injury might be "significant," Josh Moser of WSVN-TV in Miami reports.

Impact Miami's punt and kick returner will get an MRI on his knee Monday, per Moser. Berrios suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Colts. De'Von Achane and Malik Washington might be next in line to handle return duties for the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins looking for ways to get Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle more involved after 16-10 loss to Colts

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel wants his top offensive playmakers more involved — even when defenses make that difficult on Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as the Indianapolis Co...

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonnu Smith - Paces Miami pass-catchers Sunday Smith caught all seven of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

Impact The veteran tight end was the only Miami pass-catcher to have any kind of success, as Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle combined for a meager 2-19-0 line on four targets. Smith's 10-yard score came in the first quarter with Tyler Huntley (shoulder) under center, but if Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is able to return in Week 8 against the Cardinals, it would likely result in a reduced role for the TE, and a much rosier outlook for the team's two star WRs.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jonnu Smith - Paces Miami pass catchers Sunday Smith caught all seven of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

Impact The veteran tight end was the only Miami pass catcher to have any kind of success, as Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle combined for a meager 2-19-0 line on four targets. Smith's 10-yard score came in the first quarter with Tyler Huntley (shoulder) under center, but if Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is able to return in Week 8 against the Cardinals, it would likely result in a reduced role for the TE, and a much rosier outlook for the team's two star WRs.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tyreek Hill - Nearly invisible in Week 7 loss Hill caught one of two targets for eight yards and gained five rushing yards on one carry in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

Impact Neither Tyler Huntley (shoulder) nor Tim Boyle has any success looking for their wide receivers on the afternoon, giving Hill few opportunities to make an impact. The speedster has topped 1,700 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons, the first player in NFL history to do so, but the Dolphins' QB woes have eliminated any chance of a repeat for Hill. Tua Tagoviloa (concussion) will be eligible to return from IR in Week 8 against the Cardinals, but if he isn't cleared for game action, it seems to make little difference to Hill whether Huntley, Boyle or Skylar Thompson (ribs) is under center.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE