On September 16, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa publicly conceded that the Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen possesses abilities he cannot match. Tagovailoa alluded that he can’t do half of what Allen does, praising him for his game abilities.
> _“He’s top tier,” Tagovailoa said of Allen. “If it’s not with his arm, it’s with his legs. That dude can do literally anything he wants. So, definitely different skill set for me. I can’t do half of what he does when it comes to running the ball and any of that, and then with how he can just chuck a ball down the field with how far and the arm strength that he has. He’s supreme when it comes to that. So it’s going to be fun to get to see him, get to play him again.”_
The statement, however, lit up social media with Dolphins fans questioning his leadership, while Bills supporters seized the opportunity to gloat.
**Tua Tagovailoa’s Candid Praise of Josh Allen Fuels Backlash**
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Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) greets Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after a game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Tagovailoa, once Alabama’s national title hero and a top-five draft pick, has not reached Allen’s physical ceiling in the pros. Allen, drafted out of Wyoming for raw upside, has since evolved into the reigning NFL MVP and one of the league’s most versatile weapons. His blend of arm strength and rushing power defines Buffalo’s offense and sets a daunting benchmark for division rivals.
The timing of Tagovailoa’s comments intensified scrutiny. Just days before a nationally televised game, Dolphins fans posted remarks like “We know” and “This is exactly why Tua can’t be my QB1” on Instagram, questioning how their QB can motivate a locker room while praising an opponent so openly. Others joked that Tagovailoa “doesn’t want to play football anymore.”
Allen’s Thursday resume underscores why Tagovailoa’s praise rings true. According to league records, Allen is 7-0 in Thursday contests, a streak spanning regular-season games and three Thanksgiving appearances. He has thrown for 1,727 yards with 15 touchdowns against six interceptions in those outings, six of which were on the road. With a win against Miami, Allen would tie Peyton Manning for the second-longest Thursday win streak in NFL history, trailing only Russell Wilson and Tom Brady (nine each).
Buffalo also enters the matchup with a 12-game home winning streak and can start 3-0 for the second consecutive season. Those stakes make Tagovailoa’s candid words more than a headline; they frame a pivotal AFC East clash in which Allen’s dominance is already a statistical fact, not just perception.