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Tua Tagovailoa will play against the Buffalo Bills tonight despite Miami’s early-season struggles. (Image via Getty Images)

The Miami Dolphins are already reeling from an 0-2 start to the season, and their Week 3 test only gets tougher. They’re heading to Orchard Park to face the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football. The spotlight is on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose early-season struggles and team-wide issues have left fans wondering if he will even suit up tonight.

Will Tua Tagovailoa play tonight (Sept. 18)?

Yes, Tua Tagovailoa will play against the Buffalo Bills. Despite Miami’s lengthy injury report, Tagovailoa was not listed as questionable heading into Thursday night. He has completed 39 of 65 passes for 429 yards this season, throwing three touchdowns and three interceptions. But he has also been sacked eight times in two games, raising concerns about his protection.Head coach Mike McDaniel has already been under pressure after a 0-2 start and a players-only meeting in Miami’s locker room. With Tagovailoa ranked near the bottom of the league in QBR (22.3, 32nd in the NFL), his performance against Buffalo will be under heavy scrutiny.The Dolphins could be without one of his top weapons, as wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is questionable with a shoulder injury. If Waddle cannot go, that leaves Tyreek Hill to carry the load against a Buffalo defense that dominated the Jets in Week 2.

Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins game details and how to watch

Here’s what you need to know if you’re tuning in tonight:

The Bills enter the matchup at 2-0 after beating the Ravens in a comeback and shutting down the Jets last week. Quarterback Josh Allen has 542 passing yards and four total touchdowns through two games, looking sharp on both sides of the offense. Miami, meanwhile, is searching for its first win of the season after losses to the Colts and Patriots.

Tua Tagovailoa’s struggles and Dolphins’ pressure ahead of Week 3

The Dolphins have scored just 35 points across their first two games, and Tagovailoa has been at the center of their offensive inconsistency. Advanced metrics paint a concerning picture: his Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt is 5.13, ranking 25th in the league, and his Expected Points Added per Dropback is -0.12, one of the worst among starting quarterbacks.Tagovailoa also raised eyebrows this week when he praised Josh Allen in the lead-up to the matchup. “He’s top tier. If it’s not with his arm, it’s with his legs. That dude can do literally anything he wants,” Tagovailoa told reporters. While complimentary, the remarks stirred debate over whether Miami’s leader should be so openly deferential to a division rival.With McDaniel’s seat heating up and Miami desperate to avoid an 0-3 start, all eyes will be on Tagovailoa to deliver a stronger performance. Anything less could intensify calls for major changes in South Beach.