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Dolphins Prepare for Jets, Not Weather, Despite Tua’s Cold-Weather Record

East Rutherford, NJ – December 1, 2024 – As the Miami Dolphins gear up for a Sunday showdown against the New York Jets in New Jersey, the looming chill is a talking point. With temperatures forecasted to hover around 40 degrees, attention has been drawn to Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s less-than-stellar record in cold weather games. Tagovailoa is currently 0-7 in games played when the temperature dips below 46 degrees.

However, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is downplaying the weather’s impact, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the opponent. “I think each team’s unique to itself. Not disregarding it, but you have to make sure opponent is the Jets not the weather,” McDaniel stated at a Friday press conference. He added, “It will be about playing the Jets and it won’t be about playing the cold.”

The Dolphins have reason to be confident against the Jets, as they are 6-0 in games that Tagovailoa has started against the AFC East rival.

Adding to the team’s confidence is the strength of their running game, spearheaded by De’Von Achane. Achane was recently named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November, a testament to his pivotal role in the Dolphins’ dominant ground attack, which has amassed 530 yards over the team’s three-game winning streak.

With a potent running game and a quarterback who has historically performed well against the Jets, the Dolphins appear poised to face the challenge, cold weather or not.

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