Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faked out the entire Chargers defense on play-action, before tossing a touchdown pass to a wide open Durham Smythe.
His second touchdown pass on the afternoon, the fake by Tua is yet another indication of how dangerous Miami's offense has continued to become following the rookie's ascension into the starting lineup. In giving the Dolphins a double digit lead, Tagovailoa has brought the AFC East contender to the precipice of what would be a five game winning streak, and a potential tie for first place should the Buffalo Bills drop their match against the Arizona Cardinals.
A highly anticipated matchup, the contest between the Dolphins and Chargers has showcased two of the league's brightest young play callers, in Tua and LA's Justin Herbert. Though the Charger QB has struggled on the day, throwing an interception and gaining a quarterback rating of only 73.6, Tagovailoa has accrued a passer rating of 107 and carried the ball three times.
With under five minutes remaining in the game, Miami retains their 12 point lead.
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