Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that he’s preparing as if Tyler Huntley will remain in the lineup in Week 18.
I’m approaching it as though I think Snoop (Huntley) is starting … today,” McDaniel said. “And obviously, the team it’s very easy for us to adjust as the week progresses but I think you have to approach it a certain way and then that’s an easy adjustment that we’re definitely open-minded to considering our timeline last week.”
Tua Tagovailoa is still dealing with the hip injury that kept him out of the game against Cleveland last weekend. Miami is 2-2 this season with Huntley as the starter, and the win over Cleveland was undoubtedly his best performance wearing aqua.
Huntley looked much more comfortable in command of the Dolphins offense, passing for 225 yards and a touchdown with a 115.5 rating. He also led the Dolphins in the rushing department with 52 yards and a touchdown on seven attempts.
Huntley showcased chemistry with star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who caught all nine of his targets for 105 yards against the Browns defense. It was Hill’s second highest reception total of the season.
Huntley’s impressive performance should make Miami comfortable sticking him as the starter this Sunday if Tagovailoa is still unable to play in the must-win regular season finale.
