Report: Dolphins to start Jacoby Brissett vs. Texans

The Miami Dolphins are expected to start Jacoby Brissett in Sunday's game against the Houston Texans while fellow quarterback Tua Tagovailoa nurses a small fracture in the middle finger of his throwing hand, ESPN reported.

Tagovailoa, who was listed as questionable on the injury report, likely will serve as the backup on Sunday. The Dolphins (1-7) do not have another quarterback on the roster.

Tagovailoa, 23, has thrown