The Miami Dolphins aren’t getting off to the best start in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season under quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
In the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts, Colts safety Camryn Bynum recorded his first interception with Indy when he intercepted Tagovailoa’s overthrown pass intended for Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill. Additionally, Tagovailoa was also strip-sacked earlier in the matchup.
Fans React to Poor Play from Tua Tagovailoa in Season Opener
NFL and Miami fans alike have not taken to Tagovailoa’s performance so far very well.
“He won’t be starting by the end of the year,” said one fan on X.
He wont be starting by the end of the year
— Alt (@Alternvte) September 7, 2025
“Another lame duck season because the owner didn’t rebuild after last year,” said another.
Another lame duck season because the owner didn’t rebuild after last year
— Gunners Mate First Class Philip Asshole (@Michael25782778) September 7, 2025
“That’s a simple overthrow. Tua had time. His receiver was open. Nobody to blame but himself,” another fan said.
That’s a simple overthrow. Tua had time. His receiver was open. Nobody to blame but himself.
— dolphinslaxer (@dolphinslaxer) September 7, 2025
Tagovailoa is a former No. 5 overall pick from the 2020 NFL Draft. Since his time playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide, the signal-caller has a 68.1 completion percentage and has thrown for 100 touchdowns. Tagovailoa has also rushed for 430 yards and six touchdowns in his career so far.
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However, fans are pointing out that despite his track record he could tank the Dolphins’ season before it really even begins.
“Tank tank tank tank tank,” said one fan.
Tank tank tank tank tank https://t.co/7c1dWZm1Kz pic.twitter.com/qYhmX500r7
— Heat Lifer (@Fapo212) September 7, 2025
Tagovailoa’s previously mentioned interception is added to his career total of 44 (now 45), including the 19 he threw in 2024.
“Hell ya! Great interception. That was an awful throw by Tua,” one fan said. Other complaints, including and “Sub him out already” rang out across social media.
Hell ya! Great interception. That was an awful throw by Tua.
— Derek Buchanan (@LaidBackDerek) September 7, 2025
The Dolphins finished with an 8-9 overall record in 2024, including recording only three wins on the road and five at Hard Rock Stadium.
“Tua Turndaballoa on season shape,” said another fan.
Tua Turndaballoa on season shape 😂 💀
— LaClown Jackson #FireTomlin (@LafraudLVP) September 7, 2025
As Miami’s game against the Colts goes to halftime, Tagovailoa is 5-for-7 for 42 yards and that pick. They trail 20-0. The Dolphins are scheduled to take on the New England Patriots under new head coach Mike Vrabel during Week 2.