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In his first game back from injured reserve, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa showcased a focus on self-preservation, earning praise from teammates and fans despite a narrow loss to the Cardinals. Completing 28 of 38 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown, Tagovailoa emphasized the importance of avoiding big hits, a lesson reinforced during his time on IR. The Dolphins' offense showed signs of life, scoring multiple touchdowns for the first time since Week 1, but ultimately fell short with a last-second field goal from Arizona.
- Tua Tagovailoa's return sparked the Dolphins' offense, which had struggled in previous weeks.
- The Dolphins remain in contention in the AFC East despite a poor start to the season.
Tua Tagovailoa | QB
Pickup
Week 8
1 carries
13 rush yards
234 pass yards
1 pass TDs
- Displayed a commitment to protecting himself during the game.
- Completed 28 of 38 passes for 234 yards and 1 touchdown.
- His performance helped the Dolphins score multiple touchdowns for the first time since Week 1.
Miami Dolphins
- The Dolphins' offense showed improvement but still lost the game.
- They remain in second place in the AFC East, with a chance to improve in the coming weeks.
Arizona Cardinals
- The Cardinals secured a close victory with a last-second field goal.
- Their defense managed to hold off the Dolphins' improved offense.