The Miami Dolphins were off to an incredible start under quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. But the impressive third-year player has suffered a string of concussions this year, and he is not in the team’s game plan for this Sunday’s matchup against the New York Jets. But now even his backup is in doubt for the season finale — the latest Teddy Bridgewater injury news reveals that the journeyman quarterback suffered a dislocated right pinkie finger against the New England Patriots. That could force the Dolphins to start third-string rookie Skylar Thompson — or the newly signed veteran Mike Glennon.
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Teddy Bridgewater Injury: Miami Dolphins QB Update
Teddy Bridgewater injured his right pinkie finger late last week against the Patriots, which forced his backup, Skylar Thompson, to play the rest of the game. Bridgewater had completed 63.1% of his passes for 7.45 net yards per attempt (NY/A), one touchdown and one interception before exiting deep in the third quarter. Kyle Dugger picked off his final throw and returned it for a touchdown.
Kyle Dugger picks off Teddy Bridgewater and the Patriots (-145 ML) retake the lead ?
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— Pickswise (@Pickswise) January 1, 2023
The Miami Dolphins told reporters that Bridgewater’s status hinges on his ability to grip the ball. Since Bridgewater is a right-handed quarterback, the pinkie injury occurred in his throwing hand. The Dolphins signed veteran quarterback Mike Glennon to their practice squad on Wednesday, which suggests that Bridgewater’s status is in serious question for Sunday. Glennon would likely serve as Thompson’s backup, although Thompson’s struggles make it possible that Glennon will see some playing time of his own.
If Bridgewater’s injury holds him out of Sunday’s contest, the Dolphins face a massive quarterback downgrade. Teddy Bridgewater ranks a respectable 23rd among 59 quarterbacks to have played at least 50 snaps in Ben Baldwin’s expected points added (EPA)/completion percentage over expected (CPOE) composite score.
In contrast, Skylar Thompson ranks 56th, behind Malik Willis and ahead of only Trace McSorley, Bryce Perkins and Trey Lance. Thompson completed only 57.1% of his passes for 4.45 NY/A in relief of Bridgewater last Sunday. Mike Glennon hasn’t played this year, but his composite score from 2020 to 2021 would rank 51st this year.
The Dolphins-Jets betting markets have responded to the concerning Bridgewater injury news. The Dolphins were 3.5-point favorites earlier in the week but are now 1-point home underdogs to the New York Jets. That’s despite the Dolphins still having a shot at the playoffs with a win and a New England Patriots loss. Bettors eager to fade Thompson and Glennon should hurry to DraftKings Sportsbook to get the Jets at their current price. New users can even turn a $5 moneyline wager into $200 in bonus bets!
