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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    Wow, losing 0-2 does sting this year. I mean, allowing the Pats to score 33 points? What a mess! Tua had his slip-ups, definitely, but that defense leaking so much

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    Man, 0-2 feels way worse this year than in 2020. Giving up 33 points to the Pats? Seriously? Tua made mistakes, sure, but that defense is Swiss cheese… 31st in points allowed is just unacceptable. 😤 If they don’t wake up before Buffalo, the season is basically cooked. Those sideline arguments are not a good look either…

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    A 33-27 score against the Patriots sticks with me; 12-0 in the first quarter was intense! Seeing Tua’s 315 yards was exciting, but what a letdown with that interception. Browsing over coffee, I wonder if the Dolphins can bounce back from this.

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