Skylar Thompson Fantasy

Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson couldn't quite seal a miraculous comeback during Sunday's playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. Down 17-0 in the first quarter, Miami came back and even took the lead at one point. However, it slipped away and the Dolphins ultimately lost to the Bills, 34-31. Thompson was thrust into action with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) ruled out and Teddy Bridgewater (finger) not quite 100 percent. The rookie completed 18 of 45 passes (40 percent) for 220 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. This is far from a great stat line, but Thompson does deserve credit for keeping the No. 7-seeded Dolphins competitive with the Bills until the final minute. The seventh-round pick seems to have proven that he can be a solid backup in the NFL, and he'll likely fill such a role behind Tua Tagovailoa in 2023.

Jan. 15th • 6:59 PM

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson will officially get the start in the wild-card contest on Sunday against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. It's not exactly in idea scenario for a rookie to make his third career start on the road in a hostile environment in the postseason. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is out and Teddy Bridgewater is dealing with a dislocated pinkie on his throwing hand and a knee injury. Fantasy managers might want to just avoid the Dolphins entire offense this weekend in fantasy leagues, even receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. In seven games (two starts) this year, Thompson has gone 60-for-105 for 534 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.

Jan. 13th • 12:24 PM

The Miami Dolphins are preparing as if rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson will start on Sunday in the wild-card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills after they officially ruled out Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) on Wednesday. Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) is also banged up, so it's looking like Thompson will make his third career start in the first round of the postseason against a formidable defense on the road. In seven games (two starts), the 25-year-old from Kansas State has completed 57.1% of his 105 attempts for 534 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions while taking six sacks. Fantasy managers participating in playoff leagues need to downgrade all of Miami's offensive weapons with Thompson making the start, while Buffalo's defense/special teams will be a very popular play on Sunday.

Jan. 11th • 12:07 PM