That appeared to be the direction coach Brian Flores was leaning the other day, despite the teams 1-3 start with the veteran at the helm.
Now, Fitzpatrick just has to wait to see whom hes playing against, as the 49ers are uncertain whether Jimmy Garoppolo will be back for Sundays video game.
The Dolphins made it official, announcing very matter-of-factly that Ryan Fitzpatrick would start at quarterback.
Fitzpatrick threw 2 choices in Sundays loss to the Seahawks, however it wasnt enough to persuade them to make a change.
The Dolphins are being exceptionally cautious with rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, with in 2015s hip injury still in the back of their minds, even after hes been cleared.
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