Mike McDaniel expects Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins to bounce back vs. Chargers

[andyahs]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Miami Dolphins’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday represented Tua Tagovailoa’s worst game of the season, despite the fact he threw two touchdowns of at least 45 yards.

The quarterback set season-lows in completion percentage (54.5%), completion percentage over expectation (-14.5%) and a season high in off-target percentage (27.3%) in the 33-17 loss. He also threw his first interceptions since Week 4, marking his first multi-interception game since Week 2.

Tagovailoa was uncharacteristically inaccurate, considering 42.4% of his attempts targeted receivers with 3-to-5 yards of separation, according to NextGen Stats, which designates as an “open” target.

That’s the bad news. But as the Dolphins prepare to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday (8:20 p.m., ET, NBC), they are convinced Tagovailoa’s off day was an aberration.

His performance came against the best defense in the NFL, and linebackers Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw are fast enough to cover the middle of the field, where Tagovailoa generally does most of his damage. Their ability to disrupt Miami’s offensive timing was something no other opponent had done to that extent, and it caused the Dolphins to press as a whole, coach Mike McDaniel said.

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Mike McDaniel expects Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins to bounce back vs. Chargers

Tagovailoa struggled in a loss to the 49ers that snapped Miami's five-game win streak, but his coach doesn't expect problems to linger.l

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[Springveldt]

Well it's clear that the guy in the video on that page didn't watch the game at all if he thinks the 49ers annihilated the Dolphins but at least he's smart enough to take the Dolphins this week.

 

[andyahs]

Well it's clear that the guy in the video on that page didn't watch the game at all if he thinks the 49ers annihilated the Dolphins but at least he's smart enough to take the Dolphins this week.

The article is what I posted. The video is not.

 

[Springveldt]

The article is what I posted. The video is not.

Yeah sorry, was just pointing out the auto-playing video on the article. I wholeheartedly agree with the article, I'm expecting a massive bounce back from Tua this week.

 

[FinsFan74]

Unless somehow the Chargers take a page from the 49ers book and take away the middle of the field. Not sure they have the personnel?

 

[danstilldaman]

Unless somehow the Chargers take a page from the 49ers book and take away the middle of the field. Not sure they have the personnel?

I'm not worried about the so-called copycat possibilities, I think Tua will adjust and not press and be just fine. And no the Chargers don't have the horses, now Buffalo does it will be an exciting December. I'm more worried about the defense than anything else.

 

[fansinceGWilson]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Miami Dolphins’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday represented Tua Tagovailoa’s worst game of the season, despite the fact he threw two touchdowns of at least 45 yards.

The quarterback set season-lows in completion percentage (54.5%), completion percentage over expectation (-14.5%) and a season high in off-target percentage (27.3%) in the 33-17 loss. He also threw his first interceptions since Week 4, marking his first multi-interception game since Week 2.

Tagovailoa was uncharacteristically inaccurate, considering 42.4% of his attempts targeted receivers with 3-to-5 yards of separation, according to NextGen Stats, which designates as an “open” target.

That’s the bad news. But as the Dolphins prepare to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday (8:20 p.m., ET, NBC), they are convinced Tagovailoa’s off day was an aberration.

His performance came against the best defense in the NFL, and linebackers Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw are fast enough to cover the middle of the field, where Tagovailoa generally does most of his damage. Their ability to disrupt Miami’s offensive timing was something no other opponent had done to that extent, and it caused the Dolphins to press as a whole, coach Mike McDaniel said.

Read more:

Mike McDaniel expects Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins to bounce back vs. Chargers

Tagovailoa struggled in a loss to the 49ers that snapped Miami's five-game win streak, but his coach doesn't expect problems to linger.l

es.pn

2 comments.
I don't expect a bad game from TT in two consecutive games.
I always want Miami's next opponent to win 'this week's' game. Don't want to play an average to top team after a disappointing loss. In this case, the roles are reversed. LAC is going to play a team having just suffered after a disappointing loss.

 

[McGaniel]

I just hope it is something Tua can work through, boy did have a set of happy feet which is direct result of the pass pressure he was feeling. I mean how can you blame him after getting bent up like a pretzel. The poor kid keeps getting his dick kicked in the dirt, I am not sure how long he can or will mentally be able to take the big hits. Some great college and nfl players justt never are the same after multiple injuries. Hang in there Tua , I am cheering for you and stay healthy.

 

[BahamaFinFan78]

Unless somehow the Chargers take a page from the 49ers book and take away the middle of the field. Not sure they have the personnel?

But even though they supposedly took away the middle of the field, the receivers were open. There were plays to be made. Tua just missed. I don't know why, but he did. Hope it's just an anomaly for the rest of the year. Have a bad game, get it out of the system and it's over.

 

[PhinFan1968]

Unless somehow the Chargers take a page from the 49ers book and take away the middle of the field. Not sure they have the personnel?

The Niners didn’t take anything away…the Dolphins didn’t capitalize is all. It gives me BIG hopes for this offense’s future that they went against the #1 defense at taking away what the Dolphins do best, and even they couldn’t handle it. Tua’s uncharacteristic inaccuracy is already set aside…they gonna eat in LA.

 

[Tua808]

Did not know Tua had a ankle issue before the 49ers game. That would explain a lot.