MIAMI -- Skylar Thompson's second NFL game should have a much different feel than his first.
One week after playing his first-career snaps in relief of Teddy Bridgewater, the Dolphins rookie quarterback stands to make his first start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings (1 p.m., E.T., Fox). Miami's top two quarterbacks are currently in the league's concussion protocol, although both Tua Tagovailoa and Bridgewater returned to the practice field this week.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel made it clear -- even if both quarterbacks clear protocol, the team is moving forward with Thompson at quarterback this week.