Tua Tagovailoa’s Strong Warning to Jordan Love & Packers After Earning Rare ‘Magic Johnson’ Comparison From Ex-Dolphins Coach
After a shaky start to the season, losing 6 out of the first 8 games, the Miami Dolphins have found a new rhythm! With Week 12 in the books, they now boast a 5-6 record, and the latest victory came in style—a thrilling 34-15 win over the New England Patriots. This not only cemented their dominance but also extended Tua Tagovailoa’s perfect record to 7-0 against the Patriots. And in true Tua fashion, he remained humble after the game.
“It’s great any time you can find a win against a divisional opponent,” Tua said, refusing to take all the credit for himself. “It’s not my win. It’s a team win. So I’ll leave that to them.” Next up, the Dolphins head to Lambeau Field for a Thanksgiving showdown against Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers (8-3), who are coming off a statement win—38-10 over the 49ers.
But there’s one glaring stat: Tua Tagovailoa has a record of 0-7 in temperatures below 40°F, and the upcoming clash will be played under a predicted high of just 33°F. Despite this, Tua doesn’t seem bothered by the challenge. He’s carrying the momentum from his last game, where he threw for 317 yards and 4 touchdowns. Speaking after the win over New England, Tua reflected on the game, saying, “It’s always great to win, but we missed some chances in the second half—things we said we’d do but didn’t. That can be frustrating.”
Looking ahead to their next matchup, Tua issued a warning to the Packers: “We’ll enjoy this win, but this next one is going to be big for us, and we’re excited to go down to Green Bay and show everybody on primetime what we can do.” It’s clear the Dolphins quarterback is hungry to prove himself. After missing time due to a concussion, he’s been instrumental in turning the Dolphins’ fortunes around. From losing a close game to the Cardinals in Week 8 (27-28) and then to the Bills in Week 9 (27-30), everything clicked in Week 10 against the Rams, leading to a 23-15 victory.
The subsequent wins against the Raiders (34-19) and Patriots have given the Dolphins much-needed confidence—but they’re aware that the Packers will be a tough adversary. Jordan Love and his team are also on a roll, with consecutive victories, including a hard-fought 20-19 win over the Bears and a crushing 38-10 victory over the 49ers. It’s setting the stage for an electrifying Thanksgiving matchup on November 28.
Weather questions have inevitably come up. Tua’s record in the cold isn’t exactly impressive, but he seems fired up to change that. His goal is simple: “I’m excited to kill narratives, so let’s go. Bring it on.” A fierce competitor, indeed—and one who’s earned comparisons to a sporting great.
Former Dolphins coach Jason Garrett recently drew a stunning parallel between Tua Tagovailoa and basketball legend Magic Johnson. With 11 touchdowns and just 1 interception in 5 games post-injury, Garrett praised Tua on NBC Sports, saying, “The guy is Magic Johnson. I’ve never seen someone read the field and get the ball out this quickly. He’s a magician.” That’s high praise, especially given the iconic status of Magic Johnson in the NBA.
Garrett’s comments weren’t based solely on one game—since Week 8, Tua has the highest passer rating in the league. And his pass accuracy? He’s completed over 70% of his passes in these 5 games, truly making a mark. Thanksgiving is set to be a defining moment for Tagovailoa, who’s eager to showcase his talents on a cold Wisconsin night and perhaps leave Lambeau Field with a new narrative written in his favor.
