MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carted off the sideline during the first quarter of Sunday's game against Buffalo with a rib injury.
The Dolphins said he was questionable to return.
Tagovailoa was hit by Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa on the final play of Miami's second series.
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The Dolphins went for it on fourth-and-2 from near midfield, Epenesa was completely unblocked as Tagovailoa dropped back and drove Miami's quarterback to the turf as he threw.