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Tua Tagovailoa maintained his scorching form since his return from a concussion, throwing three touchdown passes as the Miami Dolphins beat the Cleveland Browns 39-17 for their fourth straight win.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that Tua Tagovailoa's on field success this season is far from a surprise to him because he's seen the work the quarterback has put in.

Halfway through the 2022 season it appears NFL defenses have finally started catching up. The 21.8 points per game average through nine weeks is the lowest at this stage of the season since 2010, when teams averaged 21.7 points per game. Scoring is down a staggering 3.5 points per game from this point two years ago when offenses peaked in partly empty stadiums due to the pandemic, and 1.6 points per game from last season. There have also been only nine games this season when the losing team scored at least 30, down from 21 at this point in 2020. The average point differential per game of 9.4 points is the lowest through nine weeks in the Super Bowl era.

Halfway through the 2022 season it appears NFL defenses have finally started catching up.

Tua Tagovailoa threw for three touchdowns, Tyreek Hill had 143 yards receiving and the Miami Dolphins overcame a record-setting rushing effort by Justin Fields to beat the Chicago Bears 35-32.

The Denver Broncos have agreed to trade linebacker Bradley Chubb to the Miami Dolphins for their first-round pick in 2023.

Tua Tagovailoa threw a go-ahead, 11-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki late in the third quarter, capping the Miami Dolphins’ rally from a double-digit, second-half deficit for a 31-27 win over the Detroit Lions.

He's carried the ball 63 times for 310 yards, good for 4.9 yards a pop, with eight catches and a score layered on top. There was never anything wrong with Chase as an individual, they just needed to diversify his route portfolio a bit while chasing the big plays. They cannot expect Carter to offer the same juice and big plays that Hall brought to the table. They’ll just straight up need the passing game to play better to continue winning. The passing game lacks a counterpunch with Amari Cooper being extremely volatile based on where the game is played.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa got the Dolphins off to a fast start in his return from a concussion, and Miami held on throughout a scoreless second half to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10 on Sunday night. The Dolphins (4-3) snapped a three-game skid that began on Sept. 29, when Tagovailoa was concussed in a loss at Cincinnati. But the Dolphins intercepted rookie Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett twice in the closing minutes to seal it. The Dolphins punted again and Pickett drove the Steelers to the Miami 25 with 25 seconds left. Tagovailoa finished 21 of 35 for 261 yards and an 8-yard touchdown pass to Raheem Mostert on the Dolphins’ opening drive.

Tua Tagovailoa got the Dolphins off to a fast start in his return from a concussion, and Miami held on throughout a scoreless second half to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10.

Tua Tagovailoa met with reporters for the first time since he suffered a concussion that sent him to the hospital and was the hottest topic in sports.

Dalvin Cook rushed for a 53-yard insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the injury-riddled Miami Dolphins 24-16.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is still showing no concussion symptoms after a hit against the Jets on Sunday caused him to leave the game, but he remains in the concussion protocol after the NFL's revised concussion rules. Although there is no definitive timeframe for his return, McDaniel said the earliest Bridgewater could return to practice would be Thursday. Starter Tua Tagovailoa is still in the concussion protocol and is “not ready to take the step to do football stuff,” McDaniel said. Bridgewater’s perceived stumble triggered the “ataxia” term, causing him to immediately be put in the concussion protocol. He was stretchered off the field and taken to a hospital and remains in the concussion protocol.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

Zach Wilson led the way on offense and Sauce Gardner helped the defense with his first career interception in a dominant New York Jets win over the Miami Dolphins.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — (AP) — New York got a safety on Miami's first offensive play, Michael Carter scored on a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs and the Jets ran past the Dolphins 40-17 on Sunday to snap a 12-game skid against AFC East opponents. That came four days after Tagovailoa took a hit against Buffalo that caused him to slam to the ground. And the Jets took advantage with a sudden scoring surge. Jets rookie DE Jermaine Johnson was carted to the locker room in the third quarter with an ankle injury. Jets: Travel to Green Bay next Sunday, when New York coach Robert Saleh will take on close friend/Packers coach Matt LaFleur — brother of Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for Sunday’s game at the New York Jets. The additional MRI that Tagovailoa underwent Friday afternoon came back clean, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday. McDaniel said he still does not have a timeline of Tagovailoa’s return, or whether the team will place him on injured reserve. I know he’s going to be diligent with it.”Teddy Bridgewater, who entered Thursday’s game against the Bengals late in the first half, will start Sunday. The Dolphins also plan to sign quarterback Reid Sinnett to their practice squad as a third quarterback option behind Bridgewater and rookie Skylar Thompson.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tua Tagovailoa will miss Sunday’s game at the Jets because of a concussion, but McDaniel remains uncertain of any timetable beyond that.

The neurotrauma consultant who evaluated Tua Tagovailoa was reportedly fired by the NFLPA after it was found he made "several mistakes" in his process.

Tagovailoa was chased down and thrown to the turf by Cincinnati’s Josh Tupou with about six minutes left in the first half. Vonn Bell's interception of Miami backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater — the safety's second pick of the night — with three minutes left in the game set up the Bengals' final drive. Burrow was 20 for 31 for 287 yards and two touchdowns as the Bengals won their second game in five days after dropping the first of the season. INJURIESDolphins: CB Xavien Howard left in the second half after suffering a groin injury. Bengals: TE Devin Asiasi left in the second half with an ankle injury.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Monty managers feel the pain, and Herbert managers likely didn't benefit this week, though good things could be coming down the line. But his 107 total yards and two touchdowns were surely tilting to D'Andre Swift managers. The Jets held him to 38 total yards and no touchdowns on 15 touches. Ja'Marr Chase posted a touchdown at the Jets, but he had just 27 total yards and lost a fumble. Kirk Cousins threw touchdown passes to Adam Thielen (a one-yarder, of course) and to a charitably-uncovered K.J.

But their defense gave them another shot, forcing Miami to punt from inside their own end zone with 1:33 remaining. Thomas Morstead's punt bounced off the back of his blocker's back and out of the back of the end zone for a safety. THE PUNT GOES OUT THE REAR OF THE END ZONE! #FinsUp📺: #BUFvsMIA on CBS📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/AgvEitKLgz pic.twitter.com/Ry39X0bkrK — NFL (@NFL) September 25, 2022But Buffalo's final drive came up painfully short. The result of the play left the Bills coaching staff furious.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa briefly left Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, returning despite appearing to be disoriented by a head injury. Tagovailoa hit his head on the turf and missed the Dolphins' last three offensive snaps of the first half, then was back on the field for the start of the second half after evaluation for what the team announced as a head injury. Tagovailoa was facing a third-and-3 play from the Miami 21 when he scrambled and found Jaylen Waddle for an 8-yard gain. On the first play of the second half, Tagovailoa found Tyreek Hill for a 22-yard gain and showed no ill effects from the hit. Tagovailoa was 8 for 10 for 76 yards and a touchdown when he left the game.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left the field late in the first half of the Dolphins' game on Sunday after hitting his head on the turf. The Dolphins said Tagovailoa had a head injury and was questionable to return. After getting up, Tagovailoa jogged forward a few steps then stumbled to the ground again briefly. After releasing the ball, Tagovailoa got hit — a two-hand push in the chest — by Buffalo linebacker Matt Milano. After further evaluation, the Dolphins escorted Tagovailoa through the tunnel toward the locker room.

Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football ForecastApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsMatt Harmon is joined this week by former Titans & Patriots DB Tank Williams for a fantasy preview of the NFL’s week 3 action. The guys go over every game and tell you what they’re looking for or what you should know heading into the matchup. 02:15 Bills at Dolphins07:45 Justin Jefferson or Stefon Diggs as WR2? 08:40 Eagles at Commanders17:15 Chiefs at Colts23:00 Lions at Vikings28:30 Rams at Cardinals33:45 Packers at Buccaneers36:25 Ravens at Patriots41:20 Jaguars at Chargers46:20 Saints at Panthers49:20 Raiders at Titans53:50 Bengals at Jets56:30 Texans at Bears57:30 Falcons at Seahawks60:55 49ers at Broncos67:50 Cowboys at GiantsCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/podcasts

Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football ForecastApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsMatt Harmon and Scott Pianowski got together on Sunday evening to go over a really fun day of NFL action in week 2. The guys cover successful comeback wins for the Jets, Dolphins and Cardinals and discuss the ramifications of Trey Lance’s season-ending ankle injury. 01:15 Dolphins 42, Ravens 3808:50 Jets 31, Browns 3014:30 Cardinals 29, Raiders 23 (OT)19:20 Lions 36, Commanders 2729:15 Rams 31, Falcons 2734:30 49ers 27, Seahawks 741:50 Jaguars 24, Colts 050:30 Cowboys 20, Bengals 1753:25 Giants 19, Panthers 1657:15 Broncos 16, Texans 960:20 Buccaneers 20, Saints 1064:55 Patriots 17, Steelers 14Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/podcasts

Because the Miami at Baltimore clash on Sunday looked like one of those college pinball games, not an NFL matchup. Tagovailoa threw for all six Miami touchdowns, capping a 469-yard passing jamboree. And like Tagovailoa, Jackson knew where to steer the ball — Rashod Bateman (4-108-1) and Mark Andrews (9-104-1) absorbed nearly two-thirds of the targets and were open all afternoon. Miami returns home next week for a showdown with Buffalo, one of the signature games on the slate. Baltimore renews its long-standing rivalry with the Patriots, who banged out an efficient win at Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 469 yards and six touchdowns, four of which came during a spectacular fourth quarter as the Miami Dolphins rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens 42-38.

— (AP) — When Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens faced Miami in November, it was as discombobulated as they looked all season. “They just caught us off guard really," Jackson said. The aggressiveness of the Dolphins' Cover Zero scheme seemed to rattle the Ravens, who weren't able to make Miami pay with big plays. “Other teams did Zero, but it was just the way they did it that kind of affected us," Jackson said. Watching Jackson and the Ravens adjust to the blitz could have been a fascinating subplot to the second half of last season, but he didn’t have many chances.

Tua Tagovailoa passed for 270 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins provided an early look at their ability to contend in the AFC East as they beat Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots 20-7 Sunday.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — On Sunday, New England plays Miami's Dolphins. So the Patriots are flying south Tuesday, practicing this week in Palm Beach County, an hour or so from the Dolphins' facilities. “They better SPF up," Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said. Sunscreen — likely of the high SPF variety — will surely be packed among all the gear the Patriots will be bringing south for the trip. “It’s going to be great for guys to get acclimated to that heat,” Patriots defensive lineman Davon Godchaux, a former Dolphins player — who knows how different the conditions are in South Florida — told reporters in Foxborough last week.

On Sunday, New England plays Miami’s Dolphins.

Tua Tagovailoa connected with Tyreek Hill for 51 yards on the first play from scrimmage, and the Miami Dolphins set a franchise record for points in a preseason game, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 48-10.

Quarterback Jarrett Stidham led the Raiders on a touchdown drive on the team’s first possession and Las Vegas defeated the Miami Dolphins 15-13 in a preseason game.

Walt Disney World has announced that fan-favorite tours from its Enchanting Extras Collection are returning to EPCOT on Oct. 2.

Skylar Thompson threw for 218 yards and one touchdown to help the Miami Dolphins open the preseason with a 26-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Longhorn legend shared his reaction to Arch Manning picking Texas and why he can do for the program what Williams did for it in the late 90s.

NFL Draft Football A logo of the 2022 NFL football draft is projected at the Fountains of Bellagio on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Las Vegas, the day before the draft. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (Jae C. Hong)LAS VEGAS — (AP) — The Latest on the NFL draft. ___The NFL draft is kicking off in Las Vegas on Thursday night and a record eight teams won’t make their first selections until Friday night unless they trade back into the first round. — And the Dolphins traded their 2022 first-rounder and four other picks to Kansas City for wide receiver Tyreek Hill. ___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://apnews.com/hub/pro-32 and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Draft Wire's Luke Easterling identifies WR prospects the Chiefs can target in the first round that could help replace Tyreek Hill in their offense.

Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill on Merritt Island should come with a warning label: Having lunch there on a work day could negatively impact your desire to return to the office.

— (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded wide receiver Tyreek Hill to Miami for a package of draft picks on Wednesday, and the Dolphins are giving the three-time All-Pro a $120 million, four-year contract extension, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press. The Chiefs will get the Dolphins' first- and second-round picks along with their fourth-rounder in this year's draft, and fourth- and sixth-round picks next year, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because terms were not announced. Hill's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said the next extension from Miami includes $72.2 million guaranteed. The Chiefs had been in discussion with Hill on a contract extension in part because they were seeking relief from a tight salary cap situation. ___More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

The Buffalo Sabres defeated their former captain Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 on Thursday night. It was Eichel's first return to KeyBank Center since being traded in the offseason.

ASUN Jacksonville Bellarmine Basketball Bellarmine guard CJ Fleming (25) goes up for a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball against Jacksonville for the championship of the Atlantic Sun Conference men's tournament in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Top-seeded JSU fell at home 54-51 to the Dolphins on Saturday, but since Bellarmine is ineligible for the NCAA Tournament, the Gamecocks will go dancing. Bellarmine, a recent Division II power and 2011 champion, defeated Liberty, the other ASUN division champion, 53-50 on the road on Saturday. Jacksonville, which joined the ASUN in 1998, was seeking its first league championship and first NCAA berth in 36 years. The Dolphins hit six 3s in the second half and shot 50% but could get no closer than six.

CJ Fleming scored a career-high 27 points, Dylan Penn added 22 and Division I newcomer Bellarmine defeated Jacksonville 77-72 in the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament, handing the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament to regular-season champion Jacksonville State.

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The Miami Dolphins have hired San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel as their new coach, making him the first minority candidate to get hired so far this offseason.

Brian Flores says his lawsuit against the NFL over alleged racist hiring practices will continue even if he becomes a head coach again this offseason because the league needs change.

Brian Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach, is suing the team, the New York Giants, The Denver Broncos & the NFL.

Around 20 million people are restricted due to coronavirus measures in China, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases just one month before the Winter Olympics will be hosted in Beijing. But as Elizabeth Palmer reports, the fast-spreading Omicron variant is bringing the safety of the Games into question.

The NFL is gearing up for the start of its playoff season. Meanwhile, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide for their first college football championship title since 1980. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joins CBSN to discuss the latest headlines in sports.

Media members were in for a treat during halftime of the national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium — world-famous shrimp cocktails from St. Elmo Steakhouse.

Jaylen Waddle had a touchdown grab and set the NFL record for receptions in a rookie year, Duke Johnson rushed for 117 yards and the Miami Dolphins finished their season by defeating the playoff-bound New England Patriots 33-24.

Ryan Tannehill threw two touchdown passes as the Tennessee Titans clinched their second straight AFC South title Sunday, snapping the Miami Dolphins’ seven-game winning streak with a 34-3 win.

Rookie sensation Jaylen Waddle returned from the COVID-19 list to catch 10 passes for 92 yards and touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins beat the short-handed New Orleans Saints 20-3.

The Miami Dolphins have pushed their winning streak to six games.

The Miami Dolphins are on a five-game winning streak and the team will host the New York Jets at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Tua Tagovailoa threw a pair of short touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins extended their winning streak to five games by topping the New York Giants 20-9 on Sunday.

As the NFL reaches Week 13, the big story is Antonio Brown's phony vaccination card.

Jaylen Waddle had nine catches for a season-best 137 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins forced Cam Newton into one of the worst statistical days of his career on the way to beating the Carolina Panthers 33-10 on Sunday.

Tua Tagovailoa threw a go-ahead 5-yard touchdown pass to Myles Gaskin early in the fourth quarter and the Miami Dolphins hung on to beat the New York Jets 24-17 for their third straight victory.

Tua Tagovailoa made a good impression in his first extensive action since the trade deadline passed and speculation about his future intensified.

In the NFL’s most turnover-filled game in more than five seasons, the Miami Dolphins got 244 yards passing and a touchdown throw from surprise starter Jacoby Brissett on the way to beating the Houston Texans 17-9.

Josh Allen shook off the rust from a bye week off and a shaky first half to throw touchdown passes on consecutive second-half drives in leading the Buffalo Bills to a 26-11 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Matt Ryan passed for 336 yards and Younghoe Koo made a 36-yard field goal as time expired to give the Atlanta Falcons a 30-28 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Six weeks into the NFL season and each conference has only six teams with a winning record. Five clubs have one win, the Lions are winless and four division races are all but over, barring major injuries to the first-place teams. Detroit (0-6) is the front-runner, but Houston, Miami, Jacksonville, the Giants and Jets each have a real shot with only one win.

The Miami Dolphins will play against the Jacksonville Jaguars at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play an AFC opponent for the second straight week as the team hosts the Miami Dolphins.

Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes to Mo Alie-Cox and the Indianapolis Colts got their first win of the season by topping the sputtering Miami Dolphins 27-17.

The Miami Dolphins look to end a two-game losing streak when the team hosts Indianapolis Colts at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Reigning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week Daniel Carlson’s 22-yard field goal as time expired in overtime lifted the Las Vegas Raiders to a 31-28 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

The Miami Dolphins head to Nevada this weekend to play against the Las Vegas Raiders at 4:05 p.m. on Sunday.

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes, Zach Moss ran for two scores and the Buffalo Bills knocked out Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa early with a rib injury on the way to a 35-0 win.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is putting behind the jitters he experienced during a season-opening dud against Pittsburgh and focusing his attention on playing at Miami this weekend.

The slaughter of 1,428 white-sided dolphins as part of a four-century-old traditional drive of sea mammals into shallow water in the Faeroe Islands where they are killed has reignited a debate in the small North Atlantic islands.

Tua Tagovailoa threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle in the third quarter and Xavien Howard recovered a fumble in the fourth to help the Miami Dolphins hold on for a 17-16 win over the New England Patriots.

The Miami Dolphins will head to Massachusetts this weekend to play against the New England Patriots in the first game of the season.

Nine months after tearing both the ACL and MCL in his left knee, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow took his first snaps of the preseason against the Dolphins.

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 187 yards and one touchdown in one half and the Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 37-17.

Rookie quarterback Justin Fields came off the bench in the second quarter and rallied the Chicago Bears from a 13-0 deficit to a 20-13 win over the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field to start each team's preseason.

Officials said Moby is already 75 pounds and hitting all of his important milestones.

SeaWorld Orlando begins all-new Dolphin Adventures.

The NFL changed its rules on jersey numbers players can use for the 2021 season. And with the opening of rookie minicamp on Friday, the Dolphins have obviously assigned numbers to their players.

The Knights' offensive power and defensive ability were on display as UCF shutout the Jacksonville Dolphins 10-0 on Sunday at John Euliano Park.

Lamical Perine #2 of the Florida Gators celebrates a touchdown during the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)Here are five takeaways from this past weekend's football action around the state. Rough start for pro teamsIt couldnt have been an uglier start to the season for the three NFL teams in the state. Florida State managed to win its first game of the season on Saturday but not in the manner many were expecting. After the game, Florida head coach Dan Mullen insinuated that the injury could be serious.