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Tua's Icy Woes: Dolphins QB Struggles in Cold
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Tagovailoa holds a 0-5 record in games at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
- He has a 1-6 record in games at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
- The Dolphins team had lost 13 consecutive games below 40 degrees.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, despite recent successes including a 2023 Pro Bowl nod and leading the league in passing statistics, has faced a persistent narrative about his struggles in cold weather games. Born in Hawai'i and playing college ball in Alabama, Tagovailoa has limited experience with frigid temperatures, with most of his games occurring in warmer climates.
Statistics reveal a challenging pattern for Tagovailoa in colder conditions. He holds a 0-5 record in games played at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder and a 1-6 record in games at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. His sole victory under 45 degrees was a 34-10 win against the New York Jets in December 2025 when temperatures were around 41 degrees.
The Dolphins organization has also historically struggled in the cold, entering a December 2025 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 13-game losing streak when kickoff temperatures were below 40 degrees. Despite these trends, Tagovailoa dismisses the cold-weather narrative, emphasizing the need to play football regardless of the conditions.
