Who Should I Start? Andy Dalton or Tua Tagovailoa

Sunday, October 27, 3:13 PM

The Carolina Panthers will not have quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) or running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. Dalton is inactive after injuring his right thumb during a minor car accident earlier this week. His absence re-inserts Bryce Young into the Panthers starting lineup for Week 8. Meanwhile, Brooks is still on the non-football injury list after Carolina failed to activate him on Saturday. The rookie still has not made his NFL debut. The Panthers must activate him by November 6; if they don't, Brooks won't be able to play this season. Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders will handle most of Carolina's rushing opportunities until Brooks is healthy enough to play.

Sunday, December 8, 6:50 PM

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed 33 of 47 passes for 331 yards and two touchdowns in their 32-26 overtime victory over the New York Jets. He also rushed the ball once for three yards. The touchdown to end the game was a beautiful touch throw from 10 yards out. This now marks the third straight game where Tagovailoa has thrown 300-plus yards and multiple passing touchdowns. The 26-year-old has played the best football of his career since returning in Week 8. His last interception was back in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams. Every game is meaningful for Miami moving forward as they try and narrowly sneak into a playoff spot. Tagovailoa will look to take advantage of some favorable matchups coming up on the schedule. Miami will travel in Week 15 to take on a Houston Texans team that has struggled defending the pass.