There’s one question on everyone’s mind: how will the rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers look as he makes his first start?

USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 16 showdown between the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals

It took 15 games but the Bengals finally produced a comprehensive showing where the defense and offense fed off one another.

The Miami Dolphins were walloped by the Cincinnati Bengals in a 45-21 pre-Christmas matchup on Sunday afternoon.

Steve Sarkisian, Ewers’ coach at Texas, is excited for his former quarterback’s opportunity. But he termed the change as “ bittersweet ” for him because he also coached the QB that Ewers replaced in the lineup, Tua Tagovailoa.

The Dolphins' quarterback change is symbolic of the type of season both teams have endured. After entering the season with playoff aspirations, the Dolphins and Bengals are instead playing for pride during the season's final three weeks. Jobs are also at stake, as losing seasons usually lead to considerable offseason changes.

Another bad sign for him is that oart Miami's management has also changed. The Dolphins first general manager Chris Grier in October following a 2-7 start. Champ Kelly is the interim general manager and Mike McDaniel remains the head coach through the end of the season.