Overview
- Miami fell to 1-6 with the 31-6 loss in Cleveland, committing four turnovers, drawing 11 penalties for 103 yards, and converting 1 of 13 third downs.
- Mike McDaniel confirmed Tua Tagovailoa will take first-team reps and start at Atlanta after a three-interception outing that produced a career-low 24.1 passer rating and left him tied for the NFL lead with 10 picks.
- Rookie Quinn Ewers relieved Tagovailoa in the fourth quarter and will compete with Zach Wilson for the No. 2 job this week, according to McDaniel.
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported no immediate coaching changes are planned, with Stephen Ross continuing to back McDaniel for now.
- McDaniel emphasized accountability, saying everything is on the table and that players who routinely hurt the team could be replaced.