Tua Plays Through Eye Issue, Throws Four TDs

Tua Tagovailoa woke up with his left eye swollen shut, was treated with antibiotics and wore a visor, yet completed 20-of-26 passes for 205 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, snapping a three-game losing streak. He said the eye issue was one of the worst game-day experiences he's had and spoke to reporters wearing sunglasses after the game; the visor was his first regular-season use. The outing represented a sharp rebound after recent poor performances and a benching and could buy Tagovailoa time amid debate over Miami’s long-term quarterback plans and potential 2026 draft targets. Miami now faces a short week and will host the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. Monday’s practice report listed Tagovailoa as a full participant but showed edge rusher Bradley Chubb out and cornerback Storm Duck expected to be placed on injured reserve.