Report: Injured Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to Play vs. Bengals 'Barring a Setback'

According to reports, Tua Tagovailoa is expected to start for the Dolphins.

If Tua doesn't suffer any setbacks, he should be able to play Thursday. Jaylen Waddle is expected to play despite an injured groin.

During and after the Week 3 victory over the Buffalo Bills, the health of Tagovailoa was a major storyline. He left the game after taking a hard hit, but returned and led Miami to a victory.

The head coach of the Dolphins said after the game that it was a lower back issue that caused his legs to shake.

The National Football League Players Association opened an investigation into the team's handling of a concussion check for the quarterback, despite comments from the team's head coach.

After an inconsistent start to his career, Tagovailoa tried to establish himself as the long-term franchise quarterback for the Dolphins.

The 24-year-old has responded by completing 71.3 percent of his passes for 928 yards, eight touchdown and two interception, taking advantage of an offense that has plenty of firepower with Tyreek Hill and Waddle on the outside.

The Dolphins are one of only two teams that have not lost a game this season.

It appears as though Tua is poised to lead the Dolphins in pursuit of a 4-0 start if Tagovailoa does suffer a setback before Thursday's game.