Key Miami Dolphins Player Suffered Broken Thumb, Status In Doubt For Playoff Game
The Dolphins probably won't have one of their key offensive skill players when they take on the Bills in Sunday's wild card matchup.
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, running back Raheem Mostert suffered a broken thumb during yesterday's victory over the Jets. That puts his status in doubt for the first postseason game.
The last time the Dolphins were in Buffalo, Mostert had a highlight-reel kind of game, as he ran for 136 yards on 17 carries against the Bills' defense. To say the veteran back was a large part of Miami's rushing offense would be an understatement. The rest of the Dolphins could only muster 52 yards on the ground.
In his eighth season out of Purdue and second stint in Miami, Mostert finished his year with 891 yards rushing on 181 carries with three touchdowns.
Mostert might not be the team's only key absence against the Bills with starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa still in concussion protocol and back-up Teddy Bridgewater also dealing with a broken thumb.
Should Mostert be unable to go, the team will rely on trade deadline pick-up Jeff Wilson to carry the load in the backfield.
