2024 NFL Week 2 action report: Books looking for Cowboys, Bucs to cover
Patrick Everson breaks down the NFL Week 2 betting action, including how sportsbooks will be counting on Tampa Bay and Dallas.SEPTEMBER 13
MIAMI DOLPHINS 5-7 · 2ND IN AFC EAST
5-7 · 2ND IN AFC EAST
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Skylar Thompson - Serviceable in emergency duty Thompson entered Thursday night's 31-10 loss to the Bills for an injured Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) with 4:10 remaining in the third quarter and completed eight of 14 passes for 8...
Impact Thompson fired incomplete and took a sack on his first two dropbacks, but he was able to start getting into somewhat of a rhythm on his next possession. Nevertheless, the game essentially out of reach by early in the final period, and Thompson subsequently led an offense that was without Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle due to the two being pulled early from the lopsided loss. Thompson had some moments of success as a starter in Tagovailoa's stead back in 2022, and he'll be called on to start for the latter in a Week 3 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sept. 22 if Tua is unable to clear concussion protocol.
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Jonnu Smith - Notable jump in production in loss Smith secured six of seven targets for 53 yards in the Dolphins' 31-10 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.
Impact After only recording a single reception in the Week 1 win over the Jaguars, Smith was much more involved four days later while finishing with the second-highest reception and receiving yardage totals on the night for the Dolphins. Smith also shared the team lead in targets with De'Von Achane, and if Skylar Thompson ultimately fills in for Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) in a Week 3 road battle against the Seahawks on Sept. 22, the veteran tight end could have a similar level of involvement as a reliable safety valve.
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Tua Tagovailoa exits with concussion in Dolphins' loss to Bills
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion on Thursday night, the third such documented injury of his career, as the Bi...SEPTEMBER 13
Jaylen Waddle - Four catches in Week 2 loss Waddle brought in all four targets for 41 yards and rushed once for four yards in the Dolphins' 31-10 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.
Impact Considering how ineffective Tua Tagovailoa was in an injury-shortened three-interception performance and the fact Waddle was pulled from the game early due to the lopsided score, the fourth-year wideout's numbers weren't a complete washout. Waddle actually outproduced position mate Tyreek Hill (3-24) through the air, but his numbers were still a far cry from his 5-109 line in Week 1 versus the Jaguars. Waddle will look to boost his numbers back up with either Tagovailoa or Skylar Thompson as his quarterback in a Week 3 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sept. 22.
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Tyreek Hill - Big downturn in loss Hill secured three of six targets for 24 yards and rushed once for 12 yards in the Dolphins' 31-10 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.
Impact Four days after a tumultuous but ultimately successful first Sunday of the regular season, Hill and the entire Dolphins offense saw a drastic downturn Thursday. Hill was saddled by generally ineffective play on the part of Tua Tagovailoa, who tossed two first-half interceptions and a pick-six early in the third quarter, and then exited the game late in the third quarter with a concussion. Hill and Jaylen Waddle both took an early seat in the fourth quarter and neither saw a target after Skylar Thompson replaced Tagovailoa, but there will be ample time to build chemistry ahead of a Week 3 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sept. 22 that Tagovailoa may not be available for.
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De'Von Achane - Bright spot in disappointing loss Achane rushed 22 times for 96 yards and secured all seven targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 31-10 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.
Impact Achane was the biggest part of the Dolphins' offense on a troublesome night overall that saw Tua Tagovailoa exit with a concussion late in the third quarter. Miami struggled to move the ball all night even when Tagovailoa was in the contest, with the notable exception of the majority of times it was in Achane's hands. The explosive second-year pro scored his team's only touchdown on a five-yard reception in the first quarter, and he handled a career-high 22-carry workload well in the absence of Raheem Mostert (chest). Achane also has encouragingly drawn 14 targets over the first two games and caught all of them while averaging 10.4 yards per grab. Irrespective of who's under center, the heavy usage should continue for arguably the Dolphins' best all-around offensive player in a Week 3 road matchup versus the Seahawks on Sept. 22.
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Cook scores 3 TDs to help Bills rout Dolphins 31-10, Tagovailoa leaves with concussion
James Cook caught a touchdown pass and ran for two scores and the Buffalo Bills routed Miami 31-10 on Thursday night, with Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa leaving early because...SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jeff Wilson Jr. - Exits late in Thursday's loss Wilson exited Thursday's game with an oblique injury and was ruled out from returning, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Impact Wilson was expected to see an expanded role in the absence of Raheem Mostert (chest), though he ultimately managed only two catches for 12 yards with no rushing attempts. It's unclear if the injury caused his limited workload, though Wilson will now have nine days to recover until Miami's Week 3 matchup against Seattle.
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Terron Armstead - Ruled out Armstead was ruled out from Thursday's game against the Bills due to a shoulder injury, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Armstead initially suffered the injury earlier in the game, but he briefly returned to action. The severity of the issue is unclear as a result, as the team may have taken a cautious approach with the game out of reach.
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Terron Armstead - Questionable to return Armstead (shoulder) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The left tackle exited in the third quarter after Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw a pick-six. Armstead briefly returned but then went back to the locker room. Patrick Paul and Kendall Lamm are Miami's backup tackles.
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Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa sustains 3rd diagnosed concussion of his career after hitting head on turf
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion for the third time in his NFL career, leaving his team’s game Thursday night against Buffalo after running...SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tua Tagovailoa - Diagnosed with concussion Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion and ruled out from returning after exiting Thursday's game against the Bills.
Impact Tagovailoa was injured late in the third quarter after rushing for a first down and lowering his head into the midsection of Damar Hamlin. He was able to walk off the field under his own power but was quickly diagnosed and ruled out. The Dolphins have 10 days until their Week 3 matchup against Seattle, though Tagovailoa's status will be uncertain -- particularly given his history of concussions.
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Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hits his head on the turf, leaves Dolphins-Bills game because of a concussion
Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hits his head on the turf, leaves Dolphins-Bills game because of a concussionSEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tua Tagovailoa - Exits after apparent head injury Tagovailoa exited Thursday's game against Buffalo after suffering an apparent head injury, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact Tagovailoa scrambled to get a first down late in the third quarter and lowered his head into Damar Hamlin. He stayed on the field for several minutes but was able to walk off the field under his own power. Tagovailoa immediately went to the locker room for further evaluation, leaving Skylar Thompson to take over under center.
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Wild ricochet turns into INT for Ja'Marcus Ingram vs. Tagovailoa
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Dolphins' De'Von Achane available to play against Bills after injuring ankle in opener
Running back De’Von Achane was available to play when the Miami Dolphins faced the Buffalo Bills in an AFC-East rivalry matchup Thursday nightSEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tyreek Hill has quiet night for Dolphins in blowout loss to Bills
Tyreek Hill smiled and waved at cameras as he arrived at Hard Rock Stadium for the Miami Dolphins’ game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, four days after he was pulled f...SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaylen Wright - Active versus Bills Wright is active for Thursday night's game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Wright, who was a healthy scratch in Week 1, will enter Miami's backfield mix Thursday with Raheem Mostert (chest) inactive. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane (ankle) who had been listed as questionable, is active and figures to see his share of touches in the absence of any setbacks, with Jeff Wilson also a candidate to see increased work versus Buffalo. With that in mind, it remains to be seen how many touches Wright will handle in his NFL regular-season debut, but the speedy fourth-round rookie does possess intriguing playmaking upside in Miami's offense.
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