Dolphins optimistic Tua will face Jets despite sore thumb

Denver Broncos defensive end DeShawn Williams (90) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed, bottom, sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, top, in the first half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette via AP)