The Miami Dolphins (2-3) will be looking to even their season record as they take on the Indianapolis Colts (3-3) this Sunday after returning from their bye week.
Tyler Huntley is set to start at quarterback in the absence of injured star Tua Tagovailoa, who is anticipated to return later in the season. However, Huntley joins several other Dolphins players with injury issues, including running back De’Von Achane, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and safety Jevon Holland.
The Colts will also miss a key player, as running back Jonathan Taylor will sit out his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury. Quarterback Anthony Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is expected to return to action after missing the last two games with an oblique issue. If Richardson is unable to play, backup Joe Flacco has shown his capability, having thrown for 716 yards and seven touchdowns with only one interception over the past three weeks.
In the latest updates from the game, Matt Gay kicked a field goal to extend the Colts’ lead to 16-10. The Dolphins, facing a time crunch with no timeouts and just 1:51 left, were unable to convert on their final drive after Jason Sanders missed a long 54-yard attempt.
Dolphins kick returner Braxton Berrios suffered a leg injury and walked to the locker room. Tyler Huntley was ruled out for the remainder of the game due to a right shoulder injury he sustained in the third quarter. Tim Boyle stepped in as quarterback for the Dolphins.
The Colts briefly took the lead thanks to another field goal from Matt Gay, and they managed to force a turnover when fullback Alec Ingold lost a fumble late in the third quarter. This came as the Dolphins and Colts ended the third quarter tied at 10-10.
Earlier in the game, Tyler Goodson scored a rushing touchdown, marking his first in the NFL, which tied the game at 10-10 in the third quarter. The Dolphins had initially taken the lead with a touchdown from Tyler Huntley to tight end Jonnu Smith in the first quarter.
Inactives for the Dolphins included running back Jeff Wilson Jr. and linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah, while the Colts were without Jonathan Taylor. The game, taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium, began with favorable weather, predicted to be sunny and in the mid-70s.
As for the game’s broadcast details, announcers include Kevin Kugler on play-by-play, Daryl Johnston as analyst, and Laura Okmin on the sidelines. Predictions for the game varied among analysts, with many believing it would be a narrow contest decided in the final minutes.
Both teams enter this matchup looking to improve their seasons as they continue to navigate the challenges of injuries and regular-season pressures.