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Dolphins Bench Tua Tagovailoa in Fourth Quarter vs. Raiders

For the second time in as many months, Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was benched after a shaky performance.

With just under 10 minutes to play in the fourth quarter and Miami trailing, 16-13, head coach Brian Flores opted to go with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick under center. To that point, Tagovailoa was 17-for-22 for 94 yards and a touchdown, and was sacked three times.

The move came after three consecutive three-and-out drives for Miami, as the Raiders' defense imposed its will on the rookie-led offense. Fitzpatrick immediately led the Dolphins on a 13-play, 84-yard drive that ended on a game-tying field goal with just over four minutes to play.