That's more like it. Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw the first touchdown of his career to cap off his first quarter as QB1.

With three seconds remaining in Miami's Week 8 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft found wide receiver Devante Parker on a quick slant over the middle.

The score tied the game at 7 heading into the second frame.

Tua's career got off to a rough start when he was welcomed to the NFL by Rams defensive linemen Aaron Donald and fumbled on the first dropback of his career.

Tagovailoa was 5-for-9 passing with 34 yards and the TD in the first quarter.

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