The Miami Dolphins broke out of their slump in Week 8 , defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34–10 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to improve to 2–6. Amid mounting criticism for weeks of inconsistent play, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa silenced his critics with one of his most efficient performances of the season while battling a swollen eye that nearly kept him out.

The 27-year-old woke up Sunday morning with his left eye swollen shut, uncertain if it was a sty or an allergic reaction. The injury forced him to wear a visor for the first time in his NFL career. Yet the ailment didn’t hinder his precision. Tagovailoa completed 20 of 26 passes (77%) for 205 yards, four touchdowns, and no turnovers. His 7.9 yards per attempt was his second-highest figure of the season.

This outing came after back-to-bac

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