The Arizona Cardinals snagged the 28-27 win over the Miami Dolphins on a last-second field goal, but sighs of relief were likely heard around south Florida after QB Tua Tagovailoa’s long-anticipated return went as well as loss could possibly go.
Miami had looked like a shadow of itself since Tagovaila’s Week 2 concussion, and Tua’s return to the field — and to form — made the Dolphins complete and functional again.
Everyone benefitted from his return from injured reserve. Without Tua, the Fins averaged just 10 points per game. But in just his first game back, everyone got some action. De’von Achane had 10 carries for 97 yards plus six catches for 50 yards with one touchdown. Raheem Mostert had two touchdowns on 9 carries for 19 yards. Tyreek Hill had six catches for 72 yards. And Tua himself went 23 for 38 with 234 and one passing touchdown.
But most importantly? Instead of diving head first at the end of a play, he executed a perfect slide. The crowd went wild. Tua is definitely back, and the Dolphins could be right behind him.
Week 8 Sunday schedule
(No byes in Week 8)
Early window
Eagles 37, Bengals 17
Ravens 24, Browns 29
Titans 14, Lions 52
Cardinals 28, Dolphins 27
Jets 22, Patriots 25
Falcons 13, Buccaneers 26
Packers 30, Jaguars 27
Colts 20, Texans 23
Late window
Saints at Chargers — 4:05 p.m. ET | Fox
Bills at Seahawks — 4:05 p.m. ET | Fox
Panthers at Broncos — 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS
Chiefs at Raiders — 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS
Bears at Commanders — 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS
Cowboys at 49ers — 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC
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WHAT THE?!
Another wild lead change in New England!
What is happening in Houston!?
Ravens do *not* want to lose to Browns
This is a WILD interception
#Texans WR Stefon Diggs is down after what appeared to be a non-contact knee injury. Trainers were tending to him.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 27, 2024
Raheem Mostert barely breaks a sweat on this TD
Browns score 20 or more points for 1st time this season
The Ravens probably didn’t think the Browns would hang with them for so long this week, but here they are, taking the lead with under three minutes left in the third quarter.
It’s Jameis Winston’s first start after QB Deshaun Watson went down for the year with an achilles injury. This TD gave the Browns 20 points, the first time this season they’ve scored 20 or more points in any game.
The Eagles remember they have Devonta Smith
Lions headed for 50-burger over Titans with 7th TD of game
The Lions defense punched out the ball against the Titans and — SHOCKER! — turned that into a TD. There are still more than seven minutes left in the third quarter.
Ravens re-take lead again in see-saw game vs. Browns
Tua may not have been ready for that snap
Over their last four games, the @Lions have scored 162+ points and 21+ TDs.
This marks the most points and TDs the Lions have ever scored in any four-game span in a single season. pic.twitter.com/nPfWvb4uPH