Tests on Tagovailoa's ribs gives Miami hope he plays Week 3

Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa (57) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)

Miami Dolphins offensive guard Solomon Kindley (66) reacts from the bench as the Dolphins lose 35-0 to the Buffalo Bills, in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 35-0. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa (57) during first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoa was injured on the play. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)

Team staff talk with Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after he left the field injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)