Overview

• In a 33-8 Week 1 loss to the Colts, Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions and lost a fumble that led to 17 points, with all three turnovers occurring on Miami’s first four drives.
• Tagovailoa said the errors stemmed from failing to progress past his first read and pledged to trust his footwork and move through his progressions.
• Responding to former teammate Xavien Howard’s claim that he enters "panic mode" when the first read is taken away, Tagovailoa expressed respect and noted his best games come when he works through reads.
• Coach Mike McDaniel labeled the quarterback play "less than to be desired," emphasized turnover differential as a key indicator, and said responsibility also falls on play calls and overall execution.
• Protection remains a concern with right guard James Daniels on injured reserve and right tackle Austin Jackson unlikely to face the Patriots, while De’Von Achane accepted blame for the strip-sack caused by an unpicked-up Kenny Moore blitz.