NFL Hawaii Tracker Week 12: Tua Tagovailoa continues dominance against Patriots
Nov 24, 2024
Tua Tagovailoa's career dominance against the New England Patriots continued on Sunday, as the Ewa Beach native and Saint Louis alumnus completed 29 of his 40 passes for 317 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in a comfortable 34-15 win.
Tagovailoa improved to 7-0 over the Patriots in his career as the Dolphins inched closer to .500 for the 2024 season at 5-6.
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On the other side of the ball, former University of Hawaii linebacker Jahlani Tavai had a team-high eight tackles, including one for loss, to go with a pass deflection.
Next up for Tagovailoa and the Dolphins is a Thanksgiving prime time game against the Green Bay Packers at 3:20 p.m. HST.
Below are how other players with Hawaii ties performed during Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season:
Active roster
DeForest Buckner, defensive tackle, Indianapolis Colts (Punahou): Buckner had seven tackles (two solo) with a sack in a 24-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Ka’imi Fairbairn, kicker, Houston Texans (Punahou): Fairbairn made two of his three field goal attempts, as well as all three of his extra point tries, in a 32-27 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Alohi Gilman, safety, Los Angeles Chargers (Kahuku): The Chargers will play the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football.
Kamu Grugier-Hill, linebacker, Minnesota Vikings (Kamehameha): Grugier-Hill had three tackles (two solo) in a 30-27 win over the Chicago Bears in overtime.
Nick Herbig, linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis): On his 23rd birthday, Herbig had a sack for a fumble to add to his five tackles in a 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football.
.@nickherbig_ big play on his birthday 🎉📲 Stream on NFL+: https://t.co/COxKRnr6Mc pic.twitter.com/hnazforJsW— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 22, 2024
Andrei Iosivas, receiver, Cincinnati Bengals (Punahou): The Bengals had a Week 12 bye.
Jonah Laulu, defensive lineman, Las Vegas Raiders (University of Hawaii): The Raiders will play the Denver Broncos at 11:05 a.m. HST.
Marist Liufau, linebacker, Dallas Cowboys (Punahou): Liufau had one tackle in a 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders.
Marcus Mariota, quarterback, Washington Commanders (Saint Louis): Mariota did not play in the team's 34-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Kana’i Mauga, linebacker, Las Vegas Raiders (Waianae): The Raiders will play the Denver Broncos at 11:05 a.m. HST.
Darius Muasau, linebacker, New York Giants (Mililani and University of Hawaii): Muasau had two tackles (one solo) in a 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Rigoberto Sanchez, punter, Indianapolis Colts (University of Hawaii): Sanchez punted six times for a total of 317 yards, twice within the 20 with a long of 62 in a 24-6 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Isaac Seumalo, offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (born in Hawaii): Seumalo started at left guard in a 24-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football.
Practice squad
Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, offensive lineman, Baltimore Ravens (Keaau)
Keith Kirkwood, receiver, Baltimore Ravens (University of Hawaii)
Kohl Levao, offensive lineman, New York Jets (University of Hawaii)
Injured reserve
Nate Herbig, interior offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis)
Netane Muti, guard, Detroit Lions (Leilehua)
Roman Wilson, receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis)