Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Jets with a thumb injury.

The Dolphins looks like they’re going to ease their fifth overall pick back into action, so it will be Ryan Fitzpatrick back in the starting lineup. Fitzpatrick threw three touchdowns and two interceptions back in Week 6 against the Jets before Miami made the switch to Tua, who was benched during Week 11 against the Broncos.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Jets, according to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.

Head coach Brian Flores said Tua needs to warm up Sunday before a final decision is made. If he cannot go, Ryan Fitzpatrick gets a revenge game against the New York Jets.

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was limited in Thursday's practice session.

Tua is expected to be available and under center for the Miami Dolphins in Week 12. The hope is that he returns to a full practice session on Friday, but there was been no concern among local beat writers regarding his status for this weekend. Hopefully, the Dolphins use this week's opponent, the lowly New York Jets, as an opportunity to truly unleash Tua in the passing game. Tua is our 23rd ranked quarterback for Week 12.

One week after rushing for a career high 85 yards and a touchdown, Dolphins rookie running back Salvon Ahmed had just 43 yards rushing at 3.6 yards per carry. The Dolphins rushed for only 56 yards all day, failing to provide a balanced attack offensively to alleviate pressure on Tua Tagovailoa.

But this is another position Miami must address in the 2021 draft.

Related players: Myles Gaskin, Matt Breida

The story said Sunday was another reminder of how disappointing the unit has been during coach Brian Flores’ two seasons. Offseason acquisitions Jordan Howard (now with the Eagles) and Breida (who had two carries, 4 yards Sunday) have not panned out. Second-year back Gaskin, Miami’s leading rusher, could return from injured reserve in the next week or two. While Ahmed likely continues to get most of the work, it seems like the team misses Gaskin in the backfield. This is probably an area the Dolphins address next spring in the Draft and may mean guys like Gaskin or Ahmed won't be long term solutions at the position.

Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said after Miami’s loss to the Broncos that, despite being benched, Tua Tagovailoa will remain the starting quarterback.

Tua was sacked a whopping six times before Miami sat him. Ryan Fitzpatrick wasn’t much better, going 12/18 for 117 yards and a killer interception at the end of the game to end Miami’s five-game winning streak. Tua will get a chance to bounce back against the 0-10 Jets in Week 12.

There's a need to be realistic for a rookie making his first pro start at quarterback, especially one who has overcome a career-threatening hip injury suffered in November 2019.

Ryan Fitzpatrick was playing well for the 3-3 Dolphins, and he's very comfortable within the scheme. It should not be a surprise to see a Tua Tagovailoa-led offense take an initial step back.

As the story said, what we do know about Tua is he can make all the throws, including some Fitzpatrick can't. Tagovailoa's athleticism provides a new element, and he has spent the past few months soaking up everything from the 16-year veteran QB and 68-year-old offensive coordinator Chan Gailey.

Tua Tagovailoa enjoys utilizing quick receivers with route-running ability. DeVante Parker and Preston Williams are clearly the team’s No. 1 and 2 wideouts, but Isaiah Ford might be one of the better route runners on the team.

Ford relies on his speed and got off to a solid start this season, including a career-best seven-catch, 76 yard-performance against the Bills in Week 2. As the story also said, he has cooled off since and didn’t register a target against the Jets. Ford will be looking to bounce back against the Rams, who are tough defensively both up front and in the secondary. He's a name to keep an eye on and could potentially click with Tua this week.

When you're talking about the ceiling and floor of all starting QBs around the league, few people would deny that Ryan Fitzpatrick is as unpredictable as they come; and not only that, but that when he does bottom out, he sinks the whole ship with him. Tua Tagovailoa, on the other hand, has a ceiling that also makes him a more intriguing option for a team at a crucial crossroads -- a club finally within striking distance of the division lead. Fitz, at 37, is no slouch on the ground, but Tua's 22-year-old legs are an obvious upgrade.

While the author isn't necessarily talking about floor and ceiling exactly like we do in the fantasy world, it still brings up a good point. The story said in Miami's 24-0 shutout of the Jets on Sunday, Fitz threw three scores, but he also passed for under 200 yards and threw two picks. The Dolphins aren't going to be able to afford their QB turning the ball over two or three times when it's December or January and the opponent is not the Jets, the story said. The author mentioned Tagovailoa has been hailed for his smarts, his instincts, his pocket presence and his ability to limit turnovers. As the story added, Tua's potentially the perfect point guard for Miami's offense.