Is Tua Tagovailoa playing tonight? Injury update for Dolphins vs Bengals clash

Ahead of Thursday night's encounter against the Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's availability is uncertain.

He sustained a back injury last Sunday against the Buffalo Bills and is also battling an ankle problem at the moment.

Is Tua Tagovailoa playing tonight?

Whether or not he plays tonight is depends on the staff. Although the QB attended several practices on Tuesday and Wednesday, he is still listed as questionable.

#Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa — listed as questionable with back and ankle issues — is expected to play tonight against the #Bengals, barring a setback, per sources.

WR Jaylen Waddle (groin) and LT Terron Armstead (toe) should be good to go, too.

Tua Tagovailoa's fantasy football update and predictions

The 24-year-old has been in excellent form over the first three weeks. Alongside Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, the QB looks like a great fantasy pick. He has recorded 925 passing yards and eight touchdowns thus far. He is also ranked No. 10 on the QBs list for this week.

Under coach Mike McDaniel, Tagovailoa is having the best time of his career. He ranks second in passing yards, third in touchdowns, and fifth overall in fantasy points per game.

On that account, it would seem unwise to exclude him from your team if he is ready to play.

Tua Tagovailoa alternative picks for your fantasy team

If Tagovailoa is not selected to play, the experienced Teddy Bridgewater will begin the game. With similar qualities, Bridgewater is an ideal replacement. Furthermore, his presence will not have a negative impact on Waddle and Hill.

Depending on who you have on your bench or available to you on waivers, Tagovailoa might still be the best option for you. If you have someone projected to score similar points, it may be worth starting them, as the Dolphins may look to protect their QB.

However, based on last week, where they threw him back into action when he looked injured, they will likely do the same here. Given the offensive prowess of the Bengals, it seems logical to assume that Tagovailoa is going to see some action.