Major Bengals Playoff Development: Tua Tagovailoa 'Doubtful' For Dolphins' Must-Win Matchup vs Browns

The Bengals need major help to make the postseason.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) smiles at fans after the Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 Paycor Stadium Sunday, November 3, 2024. / Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — The Bengals need to win out and they need some help if they're going to make the postseason.

There's a chance they could get that help from a division rival this week.

Cincinnati needs Miami to lose one of their final two games to have a shot at the postseason. The Dolphins could be without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday against the Browns.

Tagovailoa is "doubtful" for the game after being limited in practice this week with a hip injury.

Tyler Huntley would start against Cleveland if Tagovailoa doesn't play. The Dolphins elevated Skylar Thompson from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Browns.

The Bengals need to beat the Broncos on Saturday for it to matter, but it's a significant development nonetheless.

For an in-depth breakdown of Cincinnati's playoff chances, go here.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa hurt his hip in Week 15 vs. the Texans. He took another hit last week vs. the 49ers. He was limited in practice this week due to the injury. https://t.co/kkOrYH5vXe

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 28, 2024

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