Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa helped fire the AFC team to a much-needed win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, but it came with some controversy
The QB was seen going into a tackle headfirst while taking a knee to the head after throwing an INT, prompting rife criticism from fans given his history of concussions.
Tua was also the subject of a few jokes after he was shown hugging teammate River Cracraft in the immediate aftermath of the crucial victory.
The QB was described as “Sus” by the MLFootball account, who posted a photo of him touching the veteran wideout’s butt while embracing him.
The tweet has since been deleted, but a screenshot can be seen below:
Another account posted the image as well; theirs remains up
Tua’s hand 👀 we all thought about it before hahahaha…joking…unless? pic.twitter.com/ADodvqD4tk
— River Cracraft Fan Club (@CracraftFan) November 12, 2024
Miami Tush Push😂,” a fan laughed in the comments.
“Hahahah 😂 …..….. unless? 😳👀,” someone wrote, questioning the caption.
“To be fair, it is River Cracraft,” said a third.
Tua’s hand 👀 we all thought about it before hahahaha…joking…unless? pic.twitter.com/ADodvqD4tk
— River Cracraft Fan Club (@CracraftFan) November 12, 2024
The Dolphins Will Need More From Tua Tagovailoa If They’re To Make The Playoffs
Monday night’s win was just the third of the season for the Dolphins, who are 3-6 and in need of a lot more if they’re to make the playoffs. Fortunately, they’re playing in a weak AFC East division, with the Buffalo Bills the only real threat.
Still, Tua will have to step up some more if the Dolphins are to play past the end of the regular season.
The QB put in a decent performance against L.A. on Monday, making 20 of 28 attempts for 207 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Despite taking sacks and throwing that pick, he came up big in critical moments, with Miami converting on six out of 13 third downs.
While it was far from his best outing, it was enough to hand the Fins a 23-15 win.
