Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa out vs. Patriots with Concussion; Teddy Bridgewater to Start

Tua Tagovailoa was placed in the concussion protocol by the Dolphins and won't play against the Pats.

According to Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins head coach said that Tua should worry about his health first, and that Teddy will start in his place.

Following Miami's Week 16 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Tagovailoa was placed in the league's concussion protocol. He threw three picks in the fourth quarter, his worst performance of the year. He wasn't sure if Tagovailoa suffered a concussion or not.

He was placed in concussion protocol after a scary hit that caused his head to hit the ground in the fourth quarter of the Thursday Night Football game. He missed the next two games.

Four days before the Cincinnati game, Tagovailoa went down hard against the Bills and appeared to have a concussion, but he stayed in the game after being evaluated. The National Football League changed its concussion protocol after the handling of Tagovailoa's situation.

Tagovailoa has had a good season when he is healthy. In 13 appearances this year, the third-year signal- caller has recorded career-highs in passing yards and touchdown passes.

Thanks to the play of Tagovailoa, the Dolphins were one of the best teams in the league through 11 games, but they have since dropped four games in a row, putting them at 8-7.

The Dolphins need to beat the Pats on Sunday in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.

He lost his only start this season, but is 33-31 in 64 career starts and has arguably the top receiver duo in the NFL to throw to.