Report: Dolphins believe Cutler suffered cracked ribs; could miss 2-3 weeks
The Miami Dolphins suspect quarterback Jay Cutler suffered two cracked ribs in Sunday's 31-28 victory over the New York Jets, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Cutler will undergo X-rays as the Dolphins continue to evaluate his injury, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports, citing a source. Schefter's source estimates Cutler could be sidelined for two-to-three weeks if he did indeed crack his ribs.
He was hurt in the midst of potentially his best game of the season, completing 12 of 16 pass attempts for 138 yards and two touchdowns with one interception before being replaced by backup Matt Moore.
Moore led the Dolphins' fourth-quarter comeback, throwing two touchdown passes to wide receiver Kenny Stills and setting up Cody Parkey's game-winning 39-yard field goal with 22 seconds remaining.
He'd finish his day going 13-for-21 through the air for 188 yards, the two scores, and one interception.
The Dolphins visit the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night of Week 8. The condensed week means it'll be difficult for Cutler to be ready to go, regardless of the X-ray results.
Moore could be forced to start for the first time since the 2016 playoffs, when the Dolphins lost 30-12 to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He told Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio that he needs to "prepare like you're gonna go."