SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
RYAN FITZPATRICK
Ryan Fitzpatrick Bills-Dolphins Postgame Press Conference Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick speaks to the media after Bill-Dolphins.
Eclipses 300 yards in losing effort Fitzpatrick completed 31 of 47 passes for 328 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Dolphins' 31-28 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also rushed three times for 12 y...
Impact It wasn't pretty at times, but Fitzpatrick overcome a relatively slow start to keep the Dolphins in the contest until an unsuccessful onside kick with 49 seconds remaining. The veteran particularly hit his stride in the fourth quarter, leading Miami to a pair of scoring marches that went for a combined 19 plays and 119 yards. The latter drive culminated in Fitzpatrick's second and final touchdown of the day, an eight-yard strike to Mike Gesicki that he followed up with a two-point conversion to Preston Williams that brought the Fins within a field goal. Fitzpatrick notably kept his target distribution narrow -- only Gesicki, Isaiah Ford, Devante Parker and running back Myles Gaskin recorded multiple receptions -- but the 37-year-old certainly did enough to keep his grip on the starting job. Fitzpatrick will try to once again lead his team to their first win of the season in a Week 3 Thursday night road matchup upstate against the Jaguars.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Seahawks stop Newton at 1 on last play, beat Patriots 35-30
Sunday's NFL CapsulesSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allen reaches career high in passing as Bills beat Dolphins
Josh Allen threw for 417 yards and four touchdowns, both career highs, and the Buffalo Bills beat AFC East rival Miami for the fourth consecutive time 31-28SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flores and Miami seek breakthrough win against Allen's Bills
If Brian Flores’ rebuilding project with the Miami Dolphins is to end atop the AFC East, he must find a way to beat Josh Allen and the Buffalo BillsSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials
There were a pair of costly offensive pass interference flags on the NFL's opening weekend that was played in front of mostly empty seats because of coronavirus concernsSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills coach terms injuries to Edmunds, Milano not long term
The status of Bills starting linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano is uncertain for Buffalo’s game at the Miami Dolphins this weekendSEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
QB Fitzpatrick was far from Dolphins' only problem in opener
The Miami Dolphins’ self-professed placeholder at quarterback played like one in the season opener, amplifying questions about the team’s timetable for turning to rookie Tua Tagova...SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan Fitzpatrick to Remain Dolphins' Starting QB over Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores confirmed Ryan Fitzpatrick will remain the starting quarterback for Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Retains starting job Coach Brian Flores said Monday that Fitzpatrick will start against the Bills in Week 2, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact Fitzpatrick is coming off an ugly three-interception season debut against the Patriots, but he'll get another chance to right the ship Week 2. With rookie first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa waiting in the wings, however, Fitzpatrick could end up with his back against the wall if he's unable to quickly turn things around. Additionally, Fizpatrick may be forced to operate without top receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring) against Buffalo's stingy secondary.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Fitzpatrick Dolphins-Patriots Postgame Press Conference Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick speaks to the media after Sunday's Dolphins-Patriots matchup.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Picked off thrice in loss Fitzpatrick completed 20 of 30 passes for 190 yards and three interceptions in Sunday's 21-11 loss to New England. He added 18 rushing yards on five carries and ran in a two-point...
Impact Ryan was more Fitztragic than Fitzmagic in the first half, throwing for just 115 yards and a pair of interceptions to take a 7-3 deficit into the locker room. Things didn't get any better after the break, though Fitzpatrick managed to bring his team within three points early in the fourth quarter. He orchestrated an 11-play, 80-yard touchdown drive, which was capped by a one-yard Jordan Howard run followed by a Fitzpatrick two-point conversion. While the veteran is currently viewed as the likely starter in Week 2 against the Bills, rookie Tua Tagovailoa could get the call sooner rather than later if Fitzpatrick fails to raise his level of play.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Brady's 1st game with Bucs ends in 34-23 loss at New Orleans
Sunday's NFL CapsulesSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gostkowski now kicking for former teammate in Tennessee
Playing for a team other than the New England Patriots for the first time since entering the NFL in 2006 definitely feels a bit odd for kicker Stephen GostkowskiSEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
QB position in spotlight for Dolphins-Patriots season opener
Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Dolphins coach Brian Flores have built their NFL reputations on defenseSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No Tua, but Dolphins will rely heavily on rookies in opener
At least four Miami Dolphins rookies are expected to see significant action in Sunday’s opener, and none of them is named Tua TagovailoaSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan Fitzpatrick Tuesday Dolphins-Patriots Press Conference Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick speaks to the media on Tuesday, September 8th.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Tua Starts as Backup
For now, 'Fitzmagic' will continue to reign supreme in Miami, while Tua Tagovailoa will begin on the bench for the Dolphins.SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Confirmed as starter As expected, Fitzpatrick will begin the season as Miami's starting quarterback, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.
Impact This outcome isn't surprising, but it's notable that first-round draft pick Tua Tagovailoa was deemed healthy enough to serve as the team's No. 2 signal-caller, prompting a parting of ways with Josh Rosen. For now, the Dolphins figure to proceed gradually with Tagovailoa, who's bouncing back from a major hip injury he suffered last November, especially with this year's abridged offseason in mind. Meanwhile, fellow QB Jake Rudock is on Miami's practice squad. The 37-year-old Fitzpatrick thus represents an option in deeper fantasy formats, but Miami's pass-catching corps isn't especially deep, so his upside out of the gate hinges on how well he clicks with the likes of wideouts DeVante Parker and Preston Williams, as well as tight end Mike Gesicki.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Fitzpatrick Named Dolphins' Week 1 Starting QB; Tua Tagovailoa as No. 2 Tua Tagovailoa might be the future for the Miami Dolphins but Ryan Fitzpatrick remains the starting quarterback after the team announced Mon...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic
The theory that NFL teams would go with three quarterbacks to start the pandemic-impacted season took a hit SaturdaySEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trade bust: QB Josh Rosen cut by Dolphins after 1 season
NFL cutdown day has forced the Miami Dolphins to acknowledge the failure of their Josh Rosen experimentSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Might be too soon to count out Belichick, Pats in AFC East
The New England Patriots have some competition for the label of preseason favorite to win the AFC EastSEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
