Mike McDaniel must get Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins’ offense back on track

Over the last two weeks, the Miami Dolphins’ offense has been a shadow of its former self. Laurie Fitzpatrick reveals how to get Tua Tagovailoa back on track.

In back-to-back weeks, defenses have held the Miami Dolphins’ offense to only 17 points.

After losing to the Los Angeles Chargers (23-17) and then to the San Francisco 49ers (33-17), it’s time to officially be concerned about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in Mike McDaniel’s offense.

When the 49ers’ pass defense entered their week 13 game against the Dolphins, they were ranked 10th overall in defensive DVOA giving up 201 passing yards per game. The Chargers, a little worse, sitting 16th overall, allowing 220 passing yards per game (per Football Outsiders and teamrankings).

Yet, over these last two weeks Tagovailoa has a 47% completion percentage, three touchdowns, two interceptions, and is averaging a 72.5 passer rating.

So why is it that the number-one overall pass offense is struggling when it was so consistently great before? And what can Mike McDaniel do to get his offense back on track?