Tua Drops First to Patriots as Dolphins’ Woes Mount

The Miami Dolphins dropped their home opener in dramatic fashion on Sunday, falling 33-27 to the New England Patriots. The loss marked quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s first career defeat against New England, as QB Drake Maye and the Patriots delivered a statement win.

The game had no shortage of swings. The Patriots came out firing, racing to a 12-0 lead in the first quarter. Miami responded with 14 unanswered points in the second, and by halftime the Dolphins trailed just 15-14.


From there, the offenses traded blows. Maye showcased impressive poise, completing 19 of 23 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson chipped in 142 total yards, including a 55-yard catch-and-run. Special teams proved decisive as well Antonio Gibson broke free for a 90-yard kick return touchdown, giving New England a crucial spark right after the Dolphins had a huge return of their own.

Tagovailoa and the Dolphins kept pace, with the quarterback throwing for 315 yards and two scores, including a touchdown to De’Von Achane. Tyreek Hill added 109 yards receiving, Malik Washington electrified the home crowd with a 74-yard punt return touchdown. But protection issues, play calling miscues, and a costly interception by Tua stalled Miami’s chances at ending the game.

For the Dolphins this marks their first 0-2 start since 2020, when they ended the season 10-6. But this season doesn’t appear to be heading in that direction, today’s game featured heated sideline exchanges, fundamental failures, an array of boos, and a fire Grier and McDaniel sign.

The Dolphin’s defense is off to an abysmal start-

  • PPG 31st
  • YPG 26th
  • Rush D 26th
  • Pass D 22nd
  • Turnovers 0 (tied, last)

Another year, another time the old line “the fans are more worried than we are” rings hollow, both in the secondary and on the offensive line. With a matchup in Buffalo on the horizon, 0-3 is staring the Dolphins in the face, and 0-3 could be the beginning of the end for this Dolphins regime.

Austin Dobbins – Sports Illustrated

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