Benching Tagovailoa in favor of Ewers also means the Dolphins are prioritizing a glimpse of their long-term future because Zach Wilson, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal as a free agent in the offseason, has been their primary No. 2 all season, but isn't being elevated with the reported change under center.

The NFL uses flexible scheduling late in the season to ensure that the biggest games end up in the best time slots.

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