The Indianapolis Colts are set to face a quarterback making his first NFL start when the Miami Dolphins visit Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.
Miami placed Malik Willis on injured reserve Tuesday with a groin injury, leaving second-year quarterback Kyle McCord in line to take over, per NFL.com’s Grant Gordon.
Willis must miss at least four games. The Dolphins enter Week 10 at 1-7.
McCord, a sixth-round pick by Philadelphia in 2025, spent time with Green Bay before the Packers traded him to Miami for a sixth-round selection this offseason.
He has yet to attempt a regular-season pass. His preseason work in Green Bay was more eye-catching, as McCord completed 46 of 70 passes for 446 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions.
The switch changes Indianapolis’
preparation. Willis has rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns this season, adding a running threat to Miami’s offense even as its passing game struggled.
The task for the Colts now becomes making an inexperienced passer uncomfortable early. Pressure and changing coverage looks could test McCord’s ability to feel confident in his first start.
Miami has ex-New York Jet Brady Cook on its practice squad as its other quarterback behind McCord.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts set to face Kyle McCord after Dolphins place Malik Willis on IR
