Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa battles illness to throw 4 TDs against Falcons

Tua Tagovailoa helped snap the Miami Dolphins’ three-game losing streak with four touchdown passes against the Atlanta Falcons in a 34-10 victory Sunday.

To make things more interesting, Tagovailoa had the incredible 205-yard performance with a swollen left eye.

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“Probably one of the worst experiences I’ve had in terms of waking up and having that on a game day,” he told reporters after the game, adding that Dolphins trainers gave him antibiotics to help with the problem and that he wore a visor on the field.

“It was different,” Tagovailoa said. “I can’t remember the last time I played with a visor outside of high school.”

He spoke to reporters with sunglasses on his face.

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa talks an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Tagovailoa led Miami on a 13-play, 79-yard drive in the first quarter that ended with a 3-yard touchdown pass to De’Von Achane. It was the first of many for Pisces during the day. He had three other touchdown passes to Malik Washington, Jaylen Waddle and Ollie Gordon II.

“Tua is not one to be rattled easily,” Waddle said. “He is extremely confident and we are extremely confident in him.”

The Dolphins have struggled all season, leaving many fans wondering if the team can shake up the front office and head coaching situation midway through the season. But winning solves a lot of issues with teams getting out of control, and it should help the Dolphins get through at least one more week.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​(18) talks with Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Miami is 2-6 this season.