Colts’ Xavien Howard Says Pressuring Tua Sparked Dolphins’ Turnovers

Indy trounced Miami 33-8 in their season opener, which was also Howard’s first matchup against the team that drafted him.
Colts’ Xavien Howard Says Pressuring Tua Sparked Dolphins’ Turnovers
Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins throws a pass during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sept. 7, 2025. Andy Lyons/Getty Images
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavien Howard gave insight into how the defense shut down Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

The Colts romped the Dolphins 33-8 in their season opener on Sunday. Tagovailoa was held to just 114 yards passing and a single garbage-time touchdown against two interceptions and a fumble. Speaking to the press after practice Monday, Howard—who played his first 8 seasons with Miami—said that once they got Tagovailoa off his first read, he broke down and the defense was able to take advantage.
John Rigolizzo
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John Rigolizzo is a writer from South Jersey. He previously wrote for the Daily Caller, Daily Wire, Campus Reform, and the America First Policy Institute.
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