Miami Dolphins: 3 bold predictions vs. New England Patriots in Week 1

1. Tua Tagovailoa throw for 300+ yards and 3 touchdowns

Has there ever, I mean ever, been a player that has been scrutinized as much as Miami’s starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in an offseason? I have never seen anything quite like the Tagovailoa drama in all my years of watching and covering the NFL.

Tagovailoa was in the news every single day, and some days it was good, but most days, it was not. He became a punching bag for media members, and a lot of the negative talk was nonsense.

However, luckily Tagovailoa can control the narrative now as we get closer to kickoff.

If Tagovailoa can have a big year, many people will need to eat their words, and on Sunday, Tagovailoa will start his big year.

Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is out on Sunday, which means the Patriots defense is in for a long day. Tagovailoa is going to gash the Patriots’ defense and make a statement in Week 1.

Look for Tagovailoa to throw for over 300 yards and throw three or more touchdowns. One of those touchdowns will be to Ahmed, but a nice bomb to Waddle will be just what Dolphins fans need as ammunition to make a lot of people eat their words.