Dolphins QB Skylar Thompson dealing with rib injury

Sep 23, 2024

The Miami Dolphins might be on their third starting quarterback of the young season come Week 4.

Backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was knocked out of Sunday's 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks with what head coach Mike McDaniel described as a "pretty painful" rib injury, which puts his status for Miami's Sept. 30 game against the Tennessee Titans in question.

McDaniel said that the Dolphins would have a better idea about Thompson's injury on Monday.

Related players: Tim Boyle, Tyler Huntley

Fantasy Impact:

Reports said Thompson wasn't able to dress himself after the game in Week 3. Boyle and recently signed Huntley look like they could compete to start Week 4 assuming Thompson is unable to go. Huntley may not be quite up to speed yet, but that will remain to be seen. It's going to be a huge downgrade for the entire Dolphin offense. The Dolphins are the first of two Monday night games in Week 4 when they host the Titans.

yesterday

Dan Campbell says Sam LaPorta suffered sprained ankle

Eric Woodyard

4 hours ago

Lions head coach Dan Campbell says tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a sprained ankle during Sunday’s win over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact:

The injury happened during Jahmyr Gibb’s touchdown in the second quarter. LaPorta got rolled up on in the end zone. He was later carted off the field. He tried to return to the game in the third quarter only to leave shortly thereafter. We’ll likely know more Monday but it’s fair to think LaPorta may miss a little bit of time. The Lions host the Seahawks next Monday night then go into their bye week in Week 6.

Brian Callahan says Will Levis remains Titans starter

Turron Davenport

5 hours ago

Despite his second two-interception game, Will Levis remains the Titans starting quarterback, said head coach Brian Callahan Sunday.

Fantasy Impact:

Levis went 26/34 for 260 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions (with one pick-six) in Tennessee’s 30-14 loss Sunday to the Packers. Levis now has four touchdowns and five interceptions for the season and the Titans are 0-3. Levis has turned the ball over eight times through three games. He was also sacked eight times by the Packers and has taken 15 sacks this season. We’ve already seen one major quarterback change among 2023 draft picks, could we see another? The Titans play at Miami next Monday night. For the record, Mason Rudolph is Levis’ backup.

Sam LaPorta carted to locker room

Tim Twentyman

yesterday · 5:49 PM EDT

Lions TE Sam LaPorta was carted to the locker room late in the first half against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact:

The injury happened as LaPorta was blocking downfield on Jahmyr Gibbs’ touchdown. The Lions have had multiple injuries so far today but this is easily the most fantasy-significant for the Lions and across the league. LaPorta had been considered the top fantasy tight end. Hopefully it’s not a serious injury but we will certainly wait for more details. He had two catches for 36 yards before leaving.