Tua Tagovailoa's 'Arm Punt' Interceptions Praised by Coach Mike McDaniel

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's two interceptions in Sunday's game were surprisingly praised by coach Mike McDaniel, who called them 'arm punts.' Both deep balls on third-and-long were deemed more beneficial than traditional punts. The first interception, 41 yards downfield on third-and-11, resulted in a net of 41 yards. The second, 43 yards downfield on third-and-9, netted 54 yards due to a penalty on the return. Effectively, Tagovailoa's two interceptions averaged 47.5 net yards, surpassing the NFL's average punt of 40.9 yards. McDaniel stated he was 'pumped' and had instructed Tua to 'let it rip down the field and operate it as an opportunity ball to act as a punt,' successfully pinning the Bills and contributing to a Dolphins upset win.