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Dolphins Start Rookie QB Ewers, Impacting Key Players

12/18/2025

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Story summary

The Miami Dolphins will start Quinn Ewers, rookie quarterback, over Tua Tagovailoa because the team is out of playoff contention.
The quarterback change could alter roles for key offensive players.
De’Von Achane is expected to maintain production, but defenses may key on him.
Jaylen Waddle could see varied results as Ewers’ deep passes may help yet hurt reliability.
Darren Waller could thrive if Ewers uses him, potentially boosting fantasy value.

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Story summary

The Miami Dolphins will start Quinn Ewers, rookie quarterback, over Tua Tagovailoa because the team is out of playoff contention.
The quarterback change could alter roles for key offensive players.
De’Von Achane is expected to maintain production, but defenses may key on him.
Jaylen Waddle could see varied results as Ewers’ deep passes may help yet hurt reliability.
Darren Waller could thrive if Ewers uses him, potentially boosting fantasy value.