Dolphins 2-0 start means Tua Tagovailoa is in a league of his own

The QB had a quiet performance compared to the week one air show he put on in Los Angeles with wide receiver Tyreek Hill, as he threw for 249 yards, one td and one interception. He was efficient though, completing 21-30 passes.

That's been the name of the game for Tagovailoa against the Patriots and it's worked out well for the lefty.

Belichick is known for his ability to take away what teams do best and force them to win in other ways. Miami's passing attack is one of the best in the game, so, on Sunday, he set out to force the Dolphins to beat them another way. 

Miami responded with 145 yards on the ground but Tagovailoa routinely took what the defense gave him. It was evident on Sunday as their offense regularly moved the ball throughout the night even though New England often left three safeties deep to avoid chunk plays through the air. Tagovailoa's efficiency is a big reason why the Dolphins were victorious.

In his career against New England, he's completed 68.8% of his passes, thrown four TDs and three interceptions, while averaging 195 yards a game. Nothing eye popping, but he's generally done one thing very well. He avoids the backbreaking play. 

The Patriots defenses for years, have routinely confused quarterbacks of all experience levels into fatal mistakes at the most inopportune times. It's what makes them consistently great.

Tagovailoa does a few things better than just about any other player at his position though. His ability to read defenses, anticipate where to go with passes and his accuracy of those passes. It's those traits that allow Miami to be so lethal and consistent on offense, especially when playing the Patriots.

While the 5-0 start against their rival puts Tagovailoa in a category no one else resides, his ability to adapt to the flow of the game is the biggest reason why.