Let’s call it how it is: Tua Tagovailoa, in his first professional start under center, was not great, but neither was Miami’s offensive line. Brian Flores’ defense and special teams, when it is all said and done, came to play football today.
A 21-point second quarter, which included a 78-yard fumble return touchdown from Andrew Van Ginkel, after Emmanuel Ogbah created pressure on Los Angeles Rams’ Jared Goff and an 88-yard punt return touchdown from speedy receiver Jakeem Grant were the finishing touches in a surprising 11-point victory Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, 28-17, extending Miami’s winning streak to three and moving above the .