East Rutherford, N.J. (SportsDirect Inc.) — With quarterback Ryan Tannehill sidelined by an ACL and MCL sprain in his right knee, the Miami Dolphins have little choice but to turn the keys over to veteran Matt Moore in their drive to end an eight-year playoff drought.
The 32-year-old Moore will make his first start in five years on Saturday night as Miami begins a stretch of three straight games versus AFC East opponents with a visit to the New York Jets.
“My heart breaks, man. I know how much (Tannehill) just puts his heart and soul into this and hard work,” said Moore, who went 3-for-5 for 47 yards to lead Miami to a game-winning field goal in Sunday’s 26-23 triumph over Arizona.