Despite a tough start to the season for Tagovailoa and back-to-back games with three interceptions, coach Mike McDaniel confirmed he will be the team's starter for this week's matchup against the Falcons in Atlanta.

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on Tua Tagovailoa: "He's going to take the snaps this week and he's going to be the starter this week."

When a reporter asked McDaniel if Tagovailoa was going to be his starting quarterback for the Week 8 showdown against the Atlanta Falcons, he answered in the affirmative. But also used some comedic exaggeration at his signal-caller's expense.

McDaniel on Tagovailoa: "He’s going to be our starter this week and my expectation is that we don’t throw 10 picks."

McDaniel told reporters Monday he's sticking with Tagovailoa as his starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Falcons. The decision from McDaniel comes after Tagovailoa threw three interceptions against Cleveland on Sunday, bringing his season total to 10, tied with Geno Smith for the most in the league.

Quinn Ewers plays his first 3 pro snaps, jogs off the field and gets a nasty cold shoulder from his “head coach.” Mike McDaniel may end up being a great OC for another team, but this guy does not have what it takes to be a successful head coach in the NFL. It’s time to move on. pic.twitter.com/bq8KvcHWFj

Midway through the morning Monday, Mike McDaniel's status remained the same, almost inevitably on his way out on as Miami Dolphins head coach but with that move