What happened: The Miami Dolphins will start quarterback Kyle McCord on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts for his NFL debut. The assignment follows Miami placing starter Malik Willis on injured reserve with a groin injury that limited his mobility. Willis underwent an MRI after managing the issue in recent weeks.
Why it matters: Miami enters Week 10 at 1-7 on a two-game slide and sits 14th in the AFC standings. McCord takes over the offense against an Indianapolis squad that has dropped five straight games to fall to 2-7. The transition offers Miami an extended evaluation under center as the franchise navigates the second half of the season.
By the numbers: Willis has completed 121 of 208 passes for 1,396 yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions across eight games in 2026. The Dolphins enter Sunday at 1-7 following a 19-9 loss to Detroit, while the Colts sit at 2-7 after five consecutive defeats.
What to watch: McCord will make his first career regular-season appearance on Sunday when Miami faces the Colts.