As the Miami Dolphins opened up a 14-0 lead over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter on Thursday, there was an interesting sight.
Dolphins starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was seen applying a block to help free up running back Myles Gaskin.
Fitzpatrick is out here lead blocking 😱
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 25, 2020
Fitzpatrick has gotten the start at the QB spot in each of the Dolphins’ first three games, as rookie Tua Tagovailoa has been recovering from a hip injury.
Fitzpatrick’s size, especially weight-wise, gives him the ability to occasionally be a blocker, a luxury that few NFL quarterbacks possess.
On the Dolphins’ opening drive, he connected with wide receiver Preston Williams on a short touchdown reception to put his team ahead.
