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Dolphins Reel From 33-8 Opener as Tua Turnovers, O-Line Injuries and Leaky Defense Raise Alarms

Attention now turns to rapid fixes before a Week 2 home game against the Patriots.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 10: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins walks on the field prior to during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 10, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Tua Tagovailoa committed three turnovers and was benched late for Zach Wilson as Miami mustered 211 yards in the loss to Indianapolis.
  • Head coach Mike McDaniel called the performance embarrassing and cited execution breakdowns and “surprise pressures,” though he said blame was not solely on the quarterback.
  • Former Dolphins CB Xavien Howard, now with the Colts, said taking away Tagovailoa’s first read put him in “panic mode,” while Miami’s defense allowed 418 yards and failed to force a punt.
  • RG James Daniels will miss time with a pectoral injury that is not season-ending, CB Storm Duck is out several weeks with an ankle injury, and RT Austin Jackson’s toe issue is being evaluated, per AP.
  • Despite visible sideline frustration from Tyreek Hill, the team is not currently considering trading him, per ESPN/Reuters, though analysts caution a prolonged slide could prompt 2026 quarterback planning.