Without Tagovailoa, the Maimi offense has averaged an abysmal 10 points per game. None of Skylar Thompson, Tyler Huntley, or Tim Boyle was able to master the timing of the offense, and the passing attack suffered greatly.

Tagovailoa is cleared to practice this week for the first time since his injury in Week 2. Tua can return as early as Week 8 against the Cardinals at home. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.

Tua Tagovailoa says “it’s really tough to ask” a backup to step in and find immediate success in the Dolphins offense.