For at least the fourth time in his collegiate and NFL career, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left a game with a concussion on Thursday night, leaving many to wonder if the rising star’s time in the league is running out.
Tagovailoa has thrived when he’s able to stay on the field, with an approximate value of 40 in 55 career games in the league, but has struggled to keep himself healthy, which could lead him to an early exit from the NFL.
For now, the Dolphins are left to pick up the pieces after finding themselves on the wrong end of a 31-10 Thursday Night Football shellacking at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, though focus has turned to the long-term health of their fourth-year quarterback.
On Thursday night, Miami Dolphins’ QB Tua Tagovailoa left the game with a concussion. Tagovailoa, who has an infamous history with concussions, will be out for at least the next game. Some are even calling for him to retire after one too many concussions. At FloridaBet.com - your Florida sports betting coverage source - we looked into the Dolphins historical performance when Tua was inactive from the games. We used Pro-Football-Reference.com to find the average win-loss percentage and average points scored during games both when Tua was starting vs. when he was listed as inactive. This ranges from October 18, 2020, when he started with Miami to Thursday’s game.
How Do The Dolphins Perform With Tua Tagovailoa?
Avg. W-L% | Avg. Points Scored |
.610 | 22.7 |
How Do The Dolphins Perform Without Tua Tagovailoa?
Avg. W-L% | Avg. Points Scored |
.200 | 19.2 |
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What Does Tua Tagovailoa’s Absence Mean For Dolphins?
Despite his struggles in Thursday’s game in Miami Gardens, tossing three picks and throwing for 145 yards before leaving with a concussion, Tagovailoa is considered one of the brightest young stars in the league.
Proof of that is in the team’s performance with the 26-year-old in the lineup versus how Miami’s fared when Tagovailoa is unable to suit up for the AFC East franchise, with the Dolphins posting a .610 winning percentage with him out there, compared with the team’s .200 figure with him on the sidelines.
For now, Dolphins fans should ready themselves for a healthy dose of backup Skylar Thompson under center for Miami in the near-term, which might not be the worst outcome ever as the former Kansas State star hit on eight of 14 passes for 80 yards in relief against Buffalo on Thursday night.
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