Miami Dolphins Vs. Chicago Bears: Tyler Thigpen’s Chance to Shine

November 17, 2010   ·   Matt Regaw   ·   Jump to comments

When the Miami Dolphins host the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, third string quarterback Tyler Thigpen will get his chance to lead the Dolphins to victory. Online sportsbook BetMania has the latest NFL odds posted for this game and they list the Dolphins as one point favorites.
Thigpen will get his chance this weekend because the two quarterbacks ahead of him on the depth chart, Chad Pennington and Chad Henne, both suffered injuries last week against the Tennessee Titans.
Pennington suffered a potentially career ending shoulder injury and Henne has been on crutches since hurting his knee. The Dolphins scouted backup quarterbacks and signed Patrick Ramsey, who has not played since 2008. So, this week Thigpen will get his chance.
Thigpen entered the game against the Titans and drove 85 yards to lock down the victory. Thigpen completed four of six attempts for 64 yards and a score, looking poised considering his limited action with this team. That will chang...

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