Tua Tagovailoa is starting against the Atlanta Falcons after being benched in the Dolphins' Week 6 game. Could Miami move on from Tua at QB?

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa played with a visor in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Dolphins because he woke up that morning with his left eye swollen shut, but it didn't hinder him on the field.

Tua Tagovailoa (eye injury) should be good to go for Thursday night’s game, but Storm Duck is lost for the season. And Miami won’t raise season ticket prices in 2026.

All this has head coach Mike McDaniel's job and Tagovailoa's viability as a franchise quarterback in question. Because the football gods know only cruelty, they placed another obstacle in the veteran gunslinger's path before a matchup with a 3-3 Atlanta Falcons team forced to start Kirk Cousins in place of starter Michael Penix Jr.

The 2025 season has been rough for Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. Sunday provided a therapeutic respite from those struggles.

Apparently, that wasn't an issue. With the help of an effective run game, Tagovailoa carved up the Atlanta Falcons, finishing with four touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 138.6 passer rating in a 34-10 win. Now, it seems, the visor might be here to stay.