Miami Dolphins Quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined for their game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Tua was held out due to a hip injury from earlier in the week. Miami needing a win to stay alive, Tagovailoa’s backup, Tyler Huntley stepped in under center.
Miami going on to win 20-3 to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Dolphins path to the playoffs:
Dolphins win vs the Jets next week & the Chiefs beat the broncos
Below are how other players with Hawaii ties performed during Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season:
Andrei Iosivas, receiver, Cincinnati Bengals (Punahou)
3 receptions, 59 yards in 30-24 OT win vs Denver.
The Bengals sit right outside the playoffs, along with Miami.
Cincinnati’s Playoff Scenarios: All must happen in Week 18
Bengals win at Steelers, Miami loses to the Jets & Denver loses to the Chiefs.
DeForest Buckner, defensive tackle, Indianapolis Colts (Punahou)
Recorded 5 assisted tackles in 45-33 loss to the New York Giants.
Darius Muasau, linebacker, New York Giants (Mililani and University of Hawaii)
Recorded 8 total tackles and 3 solo tackles in 45-33 win over the Colts.
Ka’imi Fairbairn, kicker, Houston Texans (Punahou)
Was active and started for Texans but did not attempt a Field Goal or PAT in 31-2 loss vs Ravens.
Kamu Grugier-Hill, linebacker, Minnesota Vikings (Kamehameha)
Recorded 2 total tackles, 1 solo and 1 assisted, 1 interception in 27-25 win over Packers.
Nick Herbig, linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis)
Recorded one Quarterback hit in 29-10 loss vs Chiefs.
Jonah Laulu, defensive lineman, Las Vegas Raiders, (University of Hawaii)
Posted 2 total tackles, 1 solo and 1 assisted in 25-10 win over Saints.
Marist Liufau, linebacker, Dallas Cowboys (Punahou)
Recorded 4 total tackles, 3 were solo and 1 assisted in 41-7 loss to the Eagles.
Jahlani Tavai, linebacker, New England Patriots (University of Hawaii)
Recorded 10 tackles (5 solo, 5 assisted) in 40-7 loss to Chargers.
Rigoberto Sanchez, punter, Indianapolis Colts (University of Hawaii)
1 punt for 32 yards in 45-33 loss to the Giants.
Isaac Seumalo, offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (born in Hawaii)
The offensive guard helped Pittsburgh gain 364 yards of offense in 29-10 loss to the Chiefs.
Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback, Miami Dolphins (Saint Louis)
Did not play vs Browns due to Hip Injury.
Marcus Mariota, quarterback, Washington Commanders (Saint Louis)
Active vs Falcons but did not play.