With the dynamic duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle at his side, Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa emerged from the 2023 NFL season with career-defining stats and accolades.
Tagovailoa’s impressive season saw him leading the league in passing yards with a whopping 4,624 yards, alongside tossing 29 touchdowns against 14 interceptions, earning him his debut Pro Bowl selection.
The University of Alabama alumnus had weathered a slew of injuries in the initial stages of his professional career but showcased his top-tier quarterback potential in a fully healthy 2023 season.
Under the guidance of head coach Mike McDaniel, who engineered a passing offense that maximized easy picks and deep field opportunities, Tagovailoa thrived, steering the Dolphins to a playoff berth.
Despite a challenging Wild Card match against the formidable Kansas City Chiefs, where the Dolphins didn’t come out on top, the season was deemed a triumph for the team and Tagovailoa’s development.
Looking ahead, the release of Madden 25’s 2024 player rankings saw Tagovailoa positioned sixth among quarterbacks, a nod to his outstanding performance. FinsXtra’s tweet detailed the rankings: “1.
Patrick Mahomes (99) 2. Lamar Jackson (98) 3.
Joe Burrow (93) 4. Josh Allen (92) 5.
Dak Prescott (90) 6. Tua Tagovailoa (88) 7.
Jalen Hurts (87) 8. Justin Herbert (87) 9.
Brock Purdy (85) 10. Kirk Cousins (85).”
Tagovailoa’s higher rank over other notable quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles and Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers underscores the magnitude of his 2023 season achievements.
Despite the steep competition to break into the top-five quarterback rankings in 2024, Tagovailoa has undeniably positioned himself as a cornerstone player for the Dolphins, proving he can be a central figure in the team’s quest for future success.