Dolphins Breakout Players: Who’s Leading the Charge in…
The Miami Dolphins find themselves in a unique spot after playing ten games. They currently hold a record of 4-6, but are in the midst of a two-game winning streak, and with a very manageable schedule, expectations are growing in Miami. What once felt like a season doomed to be lost due to key injuries, and close losses early, suddenly has new life. And as Miami aims to continue their win streak and stay in playoff contention, there are a few key reasons for the turnaround in South Florida.
Who’s Stepping Up Amid Dolphins Win Streak
Tua Tagovailoa
There’s no better place to start than the Quarterback position when looking at any win streak. It’s the most important and highly scrutinized position in professional sports and few are critiqued as heavily as Tagovailoa. His four-game absence due to injury derailed the Dolphins in a hurry. Miami employed the league’s number one offense in 2023 and averaged a paltry 10 points per game this season without their signal caller. A complete 180.
Since Tagovailoa’s return, however, the offense has begun to find its groove again. Miami’s averaging nearly 28 PPG with Tagovailoa under center the last four games and he’s been impressive in multiple facets.
His stats are just one avenue that jumps off the page though. He’s been clutch as well. Since his return against the Arizona Cardinals, the Dolphins have converted third downs at a 60% clip, the best in the league over that stretch. They’re also scoring at an incredibly high and efficient rate.
