After leading the to an upset win over the in his first career start Sunday, rookie quarterback discussed what it was like getting hit for the first time.
According to ESPN's Cameron Wolfe, he said: "I don't know who it was that took me off my feet and body-slammed me. ... I'm not going to lie. I did enjoy getting hit that first time."
Tagovailoa only went 12-of-22 for 93 yards and one touchdown, but with Miami's defense forcing four turnovers by Rams quarterback Jared Goff, it was enough for a 28-17 victory.
Tua, who was somewhat surprisingly named the new starter over veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick prior to last week's bye, helped the Dolphins move to 4-3, which is good for second place in the AFC East behind the 6-2 Buffalo Bills.