Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa shoulders blame for loss to Chiefs - ESPN

FRANKFURT, Germany — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took responsibility for how Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs ended, as the team's attempted comeback from a 21-point deficit fell short in the final minute.

The Chiefs scored 21 straight points in the first half but were shut out in the second half as Miami pulled within one score by the end of the third quarter. With 1:07 remaining in the game, Miami faced third-and-10 from the Chiefs' 31-yard line. Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson appeared to break free from cornerback Jaylen Watson for what could've been the game-tying touchdown, but the pass from Tagovailoa floated well behind him as Wilson jumped in frustration.

On the next play, Tagovailoa missed an off-target snap from center Connor Williams, resulting in a 13-yard loss and a turnover on downs.

Tagovailoa shouldered the blame for both miscues.

«What happened with me and Ced, that was just miscommunication, and in big-time moments, those things like that can't happen,» he said. «I've got to throw a better ball. It was just miscommunication there. Then with the last play of the game, I'm always going to blame myself. I've got to catch the ball.

»Whether that's getting in a better position to catch it or whatever it is, can't end the game like that when we have an opportunity like that against a really good team."

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he wasn't surprised to see Tagovailoa take responsibility for both plays, but he said the blame ultimately falls on the coach.

Tagovailoa declined to specify what the miscommunication was between him and Wilson, but McDaniel explained it was a misinterpreted audible.

«The miscommunication is something that doesn't happen if I put them in the appropriate