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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

QB Tua Tagovailoa is keeping hopes high after a forgettable performance against the Titans. The Dolphins‘ spearhead didn’t manage to produce a single TD in the game. Despite securing a first-half lead, the Dolphins eventually lost the battle by just one point. This heartbreak has made Tagovailoa admit that he needs to perform better.

Tagovailoa managed only 240 yards without a TD while his team scored three on the back of rushing TDs. Raheem Mostert stole the limelight by securing two in the fourth quarter. The Dolphins were about to win the battle, but a resurgence from the Titans in the last three minutes proved this otherwise. After the 27-28 loss Tagavailoa has put himself forward and answered some lingering questions.

Tua Tagovailoa admits the need to do a ‘better job’ at finishing the game

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In the post-match conference, the reporter shot the arrow straight and focused on the two TD leads generated by the Dolphins at the start of the fourth. Despite this, he asked QB, “You actually end up losing that game!”. Tua Tagovailoa was quick to admit the volatile nature of the NFL and said, “It’s the NFL, anything can happen.”

Tua Tagovailoa said that they should have ended the game in a better way by saying, “We got to do a better job finishing the game”. During the game, his team lost focus on the ball and allowed the Titans’ offense to score. However, the QB backed his team, “It’s a team sport, can’t blame one side”. Focusing on the offensive standpoint, he acknowledged, “We could have done a lot better and not have gone through what we had gone through tonight.” Focusing on the need to get better, he pressed forward.

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Tagovailoa will not let his guard down again

He focused on the fact that the Dolphins’ had a couple of guys down but stressed over further development by saying, “I know the guys around me will get better, I will continue to get better, that’s the only way we can grow.”

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He focused on the current aspect and learnings by saying, “We just got to watch the tape, tough loss tonight.” The fanbase should appreciate the honesty displayed by Tagovailoa while accepting the tough loss and throwing light on the road upfront that leads to further development. Despite this loss, the Dolphins are still leading the charge in the AFC East and will face the Jets at the Hard Rock Stadium this Sunday.

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