Rookie QB Ewers Expected to Remain Dolphins' Starter After Debut

Rookie QB Quinn Ewers is expected to remain the Miami Dolphins' starter for Week 17 after coach Mike McDaniel stated he "earned" the opportunity. In his NFL debut, Ewers replaced Tua Tagovailoa and led the Dolphins to a competitive 17-14 halftime score against the Bengals. He finished his first start completing 20 of 30 passes for 260 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions, adding five rushing yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss. Despite the second-half unraveling, Ewers held his own and is likely to continue in the QB1 role.