Breaking News: Miami Dolphins Confirm Two Late Blow With Two Stars Now Ruled Out vs Bills

Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle and RB Raheem Mostert reportedly not expected to play vs. Bills
The Miami Dolphins will allegedly be fighting for the AFC East without two of their most crucial offensive weapons.

Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running back Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) are not expected to play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Initially ruled iffy for the game Friday, they are also anticipated to be ready for the playoffs. The Dolphins are guaranteed at least a wild card in the AFC’s postseason.

Both players last played on Dec. 24. Mostert was just selected a Pro Bowler after concluding Week 17 tied for the NFL lead in touchdowns from scrimmage with 21, while Waddle, one of the greatest No. 2 receivers in the game, will complete the season with 1,014 yards.

The Dolphins were already looking significantly shorthanded for the game, with pass rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips, and offensive line starters Connor Williams and Isaiah Wynn all on injured reserve. Cornerback Xavien Howard has also been ruled out for the game.

With all those absences, the Dolphins will face a Bills team that has won four games in a row with a division title on the line. The Dolphins (11-5) have already clinched a postseason position, unlike the Bills (10-6), but may wind up being the No. 2 seed or the No. 6 seed in the AFC depending on how Sunday works out.

The Bills, who smashed the Dolphins 48-20 earlier in the season, are favored by three points at BetMGM.

The whole situation is an about-face from the vibes the Dolphins had a couple weeks ago. Their string of injuries, as well as a 56-19 humiliating at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens, have left them in a situation where they need an upset merely to win a division they were once running away with.