Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said after the game that Jacoby Brissett got the start because the Dolphins didn’t feel Tua Tagovailoa‘s fractured middle finger allowed him to make all the throws needed to do the job.

At a Monday press conference, Flores said that the plan is to watch Tagovailoa throw later in the day and see where things stand. The bad news for the Dolphins is it's a short week and the team plays Thursday’s against the Ravens.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (finger-throwing hand) is questionable for Week 9 against the Houston Texans. HC Brian Flores is expecting Tagovailoa to play.

Related Player: Jacoby Brissett

This is an injury to watch ahead of Sunday.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) is questionable for Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons. Back-up Jacoby Brissett is also questionable with a hamstring issue.

Trade rumors, rib issues, and playing one week after losing to the Jags overseas is not great for Tua. Monitor his reps as the week goes on.

Tagovailoa returns after a three week absence to face the Jaguars. While the matchup is great the Dolphins are without two of their top receivers: Will Fuller (IR), DeVante Parker (hamstring) and potentially a third in Preston Williams (core) who is listed questionable.

Tagovailoa's return is a boost to Miami’s offense after Jacoby Brisset averaged an unremarkable 5.4 yards per attempt. Tagovailoa has streamable appeal but don’t view him as anything more than a mid-range QB2 for Week 6.

Dolphins QB Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) is questionable for Week 6 against the Jaguars. This after Tua Tagovailoa returns to start after practicing Friday.

The Dolphins were going to start Tua as soon as he was ready, so the switch was expected.

The Dolphins officially designated QB Tua Tagovailoa to return to practice from IR.

Related players: Jacoby Brissett

Ian Rapoport tweeted that HC Brian Flores said Tua was throwing and doing well, perhaps a good sign he can play in Week 6, which is a game in London against the Jags. Brissett is dealing with a hamstring injury but was able to finish in Week 5, so if Tua can't go, it remains to be seen of Brissett can.

Dolphins coach Brian Flores said Tua Tagovailoa threw today and he's hopeful he can practice this week.

Related players: Jacoby Brissett

This was supposed to be the plan all along, a Week 6 return, and looks to be good news for the Dolphins that Tua is on track. The Dolphins need a win and will travel to London to take on the Jaguars. Fantasy owners should know Tua's status for Week 6 well in advance, especially with it being an early morning game.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) is expected to return to the lineup in two weeks, October 17, against the Jaguars in London.

Tagovailoa is on injured reserve with that rib injury he suffered in Week 2 against the Bills. Jacoby Brissett will continue to start for the Dolphins in today’s game against the Colts and next week against the Buccaneers. Brissett went 32/49 for 215 yards and was sacked twice last week in Miami’s overtime loss to the Raiders.

With the Texans reportedly softening their position regarding the expectations for a Deshaun Watson trade, the Dolphins could potentially meet the reduced asking price.

The Eagles, for example, have been linked to Watson for months. As they attempt to determine whether Jalen Hurts can be a franchise quarterback (last night’s game undercuts that idea), the window for a 2021 trade will be closing on November 2. That’s only five weeks away.

Related players: Tua Tagovailoa

A 17-game season makes it harder for a team to fold the tents on 2021 by the Tuesday after Week 8, the story said. Within five weeks, it’s entirely possible that one or more teams will be ready to make the move for Watson before Nov. 2, the story went on to say. With Tagovailoa dealing with an injury and Hurts struggling Monday night against the Cowboys, the story speculates the Dolphins and Eagles are teams to watch. And other teams may get involved as well.

This action results in Tagovailoa missing the next three games and will allow Jacoby Brissett three games to lead this Dolphins offense. His first opponent will be a Las Vegas Raiders defense who has been impressive through the first two weeks of the season.