Dolphins to start QB Skylar Thompson vs. Bills

The Miami Dolphins will start rookie Skylar Thompson at quarterback in Sunday's AFC wild-card game at Buffalo, coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Friday.

Fellow quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains in the concussion protocol. Teddy Bridgewater has a dislocated pinky on his throwing hand and will back up Thompson against the Bills.

Thompson, 25, completed 20 of 31 passes for 152 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in