Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa laid a clean hit under Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa shoulder last Sunday and then he didn’t land on Tua. Even with those measures, Tua suffered broken ribs on the play hard hit.
On Saturday, the Dolphins placed their starting QB on injured reserve, which means he’ll miss three games at a minimum. Buffalo hosts Miami in five weeks, so there’s a legitimate chance he could return just in time for another bout with the Bills. They had initially thought he may be able to throw through the pain, but ultimately decided to be cautious with their former first-round pick.