The Indianapolis Colts still have to get through their Week 3 matchup, but it’s likely that they will see a very familiar face on the other sideline in Week 4 as Jacoby Brissett is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.
After suffering fractured ribs in Week 2, the Dolphins placed starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on the injured reserve list. With Tagovailoa out the next three games, Brissett is expected to be the start in the meantime.
That means the Week 4 matchup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will feature a revenge game narrative for the 28-year-old quarterback. This is assuming Brissett is still the starter, which is likely the case.
Brissett was acquired by the Colts via trade just before the 2017 season. At the time, there was still hope that then-starter Andrew Luck would return from shoulder surgery at some point in the season. After Luck suffered a setback, Brissett took on the starting duties for the entire season.
Brissett reverted back to the backup role when Luck returned healthy in 2018 but was once again thrust into the starting role when the latter surprisingly announced his retirement three weeks before the 2019 campaign.
The Colts went on to sign veteran Philip Rivers in free agency for the 2020 season, moving Brissett back to the backup role while being used sparingly in short-yardage situations—a role he excelled in.
Indy let Brissett walk in free agency this offseason after trading for Carson Wentz, which is when the former signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with Miami.
On the season, Brissett has completed 24 of 40 pass attempts (60%) for 169 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.
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