MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins started 3-0 thanks in part to their efficiency in the red zone and some inspired play late in games by quarterback…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. The Miami Dolphins started 3-0 thanks in part to their efficiency in the red zone and some inspired play late in games by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
They didn’t have either Thursday night against Cincinnati.
Tagovailoa was stretchered off the field with a concussion, and backup Teddy Bridgewater threw a late-game interception that effectively sealed the Bengals’ 27-15 victory.
Miami scored once in three trips to the red zone and was outscored 13-0 in the fourth quarter.
“We lost the turnover battle, and we were kicking field goals as opposed to trying to score touchdowns,” coach Mike McDaniel said.
The Dolphins’ bigger concern will be the health of Tagovailoa, who underwent further testing on Friday and remains in the concussion protocol.
Bridgewater said after the game that it was particularly hard for him to see Tagovailoa go down. Bridgewater suffered a concussion last year while playing for Denver against Cincinnati and was carted off the field.
“It’s fun to compete. It’s fun to score touchdowns and make plays, but it’s that one side of the game that really sucks.
