Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a historic day against the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday, throwing a pass in his debut of the 2023-24 NFL season The ball gained 466 yards and the team won 36-34.
The quarterback posted the league’s fourth-best passing yardage record in the season opener, trailing only Norm VanBrocklin (554), Tom Brady (517) and Dan Marino (473). ), a figure they reached in 1951. 2011 and 1994 respectively.
Tua Tagovailoa passed for 466 yards tonight.
It was the fourth-most passing yards in a season opener in NFL history.
1951 Norm Van Brocklin (554)
2011 Tom Brady (517)
1994 Dan Marino(473)
sun. Tua Tagovailoa (466) pic.twitter.com/E2Z7bJ585A—ESPN Stats & Information (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 10, 2023
Tagovailoa completed 3 touchdowns, 1 interception and 28 passes in 45 pass attempts. He also added five rushing yards on five carries.
The Dolphins have always had high hopes for Tagovailoa, but injuries have hampered his development in the league. The team couldn’t count on him in the last wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills due to a concussion, and he also has a history with a right leg injury, a dislocated hip, a broken hand and two serious sprains . His right ankle.
Miami hopes Tagovailoa stays healthy all season long and dreams of seriously competing to make the playoffs.