The Miami Dolphins are in a familiar position, facing another quarterback injury with Tua Tagovailoa sidelined. Skylar Thompson, who has started in both the regular season and playoffs for Miami, will take the helm against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3.
While Thompson has the support of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who expressed confidence in his ability, Dolphins fans remain pessimistic. Despite Waddle’s enthusiasm, there is a noticeable drop-off in talent between Tagovailoa and Thompson.
Waddle’s positive comments may be more out of loyalty than conviction. However, Thompson will benefit from playing with star receivers Waddle and Tyreek Hill, rather than the third-stringers he worked with in preseason.
The Dolphins face significant challenges beyond quarterback play. Their pass-blocking has been poor, and the Seahawks are likely to focus on stopping their running game, forcing Thompson to rely on his arm. Thompson lacks accuracy, and the Seahawks’ defense may not need to use complex schemes to confuse him.
Coach Mike McDaniel has stated that he will not alter the offense with Thompson as quarterback. However, McDaniel’s play-calling has been disappointing in the first two weeks, raising concerns about his ability to adapt to the team’s current situation.