Celebrate Tua Tagovailoa’s birthday with a look at some of his best throws this season.

<div> <figure> <img alt="Syndication: USA TODAY" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/4_DLwl2ZtcKyMfTINhKXOugsxbw=/0x0:3000x2000/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72031940/usa_today_19431375.0.jpg"> <figcaption>JIM RASSOL / USA TODAY NETWORK</figcaption> </figure> <p>Tua Tagovailoa, 25, led the NFL in yards per attempt. </p> <p id="LATh2j">The <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> drafted quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 5 overall pick in the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">2022 NFL draft</a>. </p> <p id="0C1yiq">Three years later, Tagovailoa had his best season with <a href="https://www.miamidolphins.com/team/coaches-roster/mike-mcdaniel">first-year coach Mike McDaniel calling the shots</a>. He set career new career highs with 3,548 passing yards and 25 touchdown passes. Additionally, Tagovailoa led the league with an average of 8.9 yards per attempt. </p> <p id="P1svof">Miami’s starting quarterback officially turned 25 on March 2, and it’s only fair to celebrate his birthday with a look at some of his best throws of the 2022 season. </p> <h3 id="rBVqyO">Starting with No. 5, Tagovailoa connects with Tyreek Hill for a 45-yard touchdown against the <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a>.</h3> <div id="rmFFIy"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Open space in the secondary played a large role in Miami's success. Here, Tua finds Tyreek for a 45-yard touchdown by leading him between the safeties. <br><br>Hill had 25 receptions of at least 20 yards — the second-most of his career. <a href="https://t.co/7xwmgrsTtz">pic.twitter.com/7xwmgrsTtz</a></p>— Jake Mendel (@JMendel94) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMendel94/status/1631417308286533633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2023</a> </blockquote> </div> <h3 id="8p0I1O">The <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a> dropped nine players into coverage and it wasn’t enough to stop Mike Gesicki from coming down with the touchdown — earning the No. 4 spot on our list. </h3> <div id="pPZAed"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Gesicki shows off his volleyball background on this gorgeous catch against the Ravens. <br><br>Baltimore rushed only two players, forcing Tua into a tough throw with nine guys in coverage. He didn't flinch. <a href="https://t.co/aszDCx3IQ9">pic.twitter.com/aszDCx3IQ9</a></p>— Jake Mendel (@JMendel94) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMendel94/status/1631417312107540487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2023</a> </blockquote> </div> <h3 id="jG5e7c">Tagovailoa hit some roadblocks early against the Ravens but No. 3 on the list, a 48-yard strike to Hill, helped the Dolphins complete an epic comeback. </h3> <div id="pdD49Y"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">You'll have multiple highlights when throwing for 469 yards and six touchdowns. <br><br>Tyreek toasts the secondary on this 48-yard touchdown reception. He would add a 60-yard touchdown later in the game. <br><br>LOOK AT WADDLE ALREADY CELEBRATING AS THE BALL IS LITERALLY OVER HIS HEAD <a href="https://t.co/jknBrxoLmU">pic.twitter.com/jknBrxoLmU</a></p>— Jake Mendel (@JMendel94) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMendel94/status/1631417316477992963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2023</a> </blockquote> </div> <h3 id="RUGPmV">Tagovailoa dropped the ball in the back of the end zone where only Trent Sherfield could grab it — and he snatched the No. 2 spot in a win against the <a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a>. </h3> <div id="9MxfQ6"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Talk about an absolute dime, I could honestly watch this one all day. <br><br>Tua knew where he was going with this ball and delivered a strike to Trent Sherfield to give the Dolphins a 17-7 lead before the half. <br><br>Tagovailoa really began attacking the back of the end zone this year. <a href="https://t.co/jUaLSSM9f9">pic.twitter.com/jUaLSSM9f9</a></p>— Jake Mendel (@JMendel94) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMendel94/status/1631417320160591877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2023</a> </blockquote> </div> <h3 id="A5Cp6J">Third-and-22 in a do-or-die spot against the <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a> — what more needs to be said about Tagovailoa’s No. 1 throw? </h3> <div id="2PXiHZ"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everyone already knows what his best play was and there really wasn't much of a debate. Third-and-22 isn't a position you want to be in but as Tim Gunn says, make it work!<br><br>Tagovailoa places the ball perfectly between two defenders, which allows Waddle to do the rest. <a href="https://t.co/T4msu15msf">pic.twitter.com/T4msu15msf</a></p>— Jake Mendel (@JMendel94) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMendel94/status/1631417324207996928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2023</a> </blockquote> </div> <p id="VwKzh5"><em>It’s always fun to reflect on the season — especially when it’s a successful one. Did we hit on all of Tagovailoa’s top throws? Let us know if any were missed! </em></p> </div>