Tua Tagovailoa named AFC offensive player of week

Dolphins QB helped lead rally in 42-38 comeback win at Baltimore
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) makes a throw during an NFL football game against...
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) makes a throw during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)(AP)
Published: Sep. 21, 2022 at 11:50 AM EDT
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the AFC’s offensive player of the week.

The NFL announced Wednesday that Tagovailoa has been named the AFC’s top offensive player after his six-touchdown performance in Miami’s 42-38 comeback win at Baltimore.

Tagovailoa completed 36-of-50 passes for 469 yards and six touchdowns – all of which were career highs.

The Dolphins rallied from 21 down in the fourth quarter to defeat the Ravens. It was the largest fourth-quarter comeback and largest road comeback in team history.

Tagovailoa's six passing touchdowns tied a team record, while his 469 passing yards rank fourth in single-game team history.

This is the first such weekly award for the 2020 No. 5 overall pick. It's also the first time a Miami player has received the honor since now-retired quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in 2019.

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