Inside the Dolphins QB’s poor record

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The Miami Dolphins trying to make a postseason push in 2024 and enter their Thanksgiving game with Green Bay Packers after winning three games in a row.

Miami is now only a lap and a half behind the no. 7 seed in the AFC wild card standings and could possibly sneak in if Dolphins can continue to win.

To do that, the Dolphins need to stay warm despite playing in some cold weather games. It’s something the team has struggled to do throughout its history, especially with Tua Tagovailoa as the team’s starting quarterback.

Tagovailoa has yet to win an NFL game where the kickoff temperature was below 45 degrees. His performance in those contests has left a lot to be desired, so much so that he addressed it ahead of his Week 13 game against the Packers.

“I’m excited to kill tales,” Tagovailoa told reporters while referencing his unimpressive cold weather stats. “Let’s go. Bring it on.”

Here’s what you need to know about Tagovailoa’s career stats in cold-weather games as he prepares for another one at Lambeau Field on Thanksgiving.

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Tua Tagovailoa cold weather statistics

Tagovailoa has played in seven games with a listed temperature of 45 degrees or lower, according to data from Pro Football Reference.

Tagovailoa has an 0-7 record in those contests. His other stats aren’t much better, as can be seen below.

  • Degree of implementation: 135-of-243 (55.6%)
  • Passed by: 1,687
  • Passed TDs: 8
  • INTs: 10
  • Yards/trials: 6.9
  • Fits rating: 71.13

Tagovailoa’s average of 241 passing yards per game in cold-weather contests is respectable, but he has struggled to consistently lead his team to points. The Dolphins are averaging 16.4 points per game. game in the cold-weather games, while allowing 32.4 points per game. match.

Tagovailoa has also logged more touchdown passes than interceptions in just two of his seven outings in sub-45 degree weather.

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Tua Tagovailoa statistics in all other games

Perhaps the most shocking part of Tagovailoa’s cold-weather drop-off is his performance in every other game.

Tagovailoa has appeared in 54 career games (52 starts) that have not seen the temperature drop below 45 degrees. In those contests, he has a 36-16 record and a passer rating that is 30 points higher than his cold-weather rating.

Below are Tagovailoa’s full stats from those contests:

  • Degree of implementation: 1,151-of-1,666 (69.1%)
  • Passed by: 12,911
  • Passed TDs: 87
  • INTs: 32
  • Yards/trials: 7.7
  • Fits rating: 101.35

For those wondering, Tagovailoa is averaging 239.1 passing yards per game. game in this contest, just 1.9 yards per carry. He does so with significantly better rating statistics, so it is quite clear that Tagovailoa prefers warmer conditions.

In many ways, that makes Tagovailoa an ideal fit as Miami’s quarterback. But to achieve the team’s goal of contending for a Super Bowl, the Dolphins will need him to step up his game as the temperatures drop.

Tagovailoa will have a chance to prove himself in that regard on Thanksgiving.

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Packers vs. Dolphins Thanksgiving Weather Forecast

It gets cold during the Packers vs. Dolphins Thanksgiving game, according to Weather.com.

Below are the full details of Thursday’s forecast for Green Bay:

  • High temperature: 32 degrees
  • Low temperature: 19 degrees
  • Chance of precipitation: 3%
  • Wind: 10-15 mph

The Dolphins have won just one game in the last 32 years when the temperature drops below 23 degrees. That has Miami fans hoping the temperature can stay in the higher end of the designated range until the contest is over.