When the Miami Dolphins head north for a Thanksgiving showdown against the Green Bay Packers, they’re bracing for typical Lambeau Field conditions—a cold that cuts right through you. The forecast calls for temperatures in the 20s, with winds that will make it feel even more bone-chilling.
But Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins’ dynamic quarterback, isn’t fazed. Fresh off a 34-19 victory over the New England Patriots, Tua is ready to tackle the cold head-on.
“I’m excited to kill narratives, so let’s go. Bring it on,” he declared.
Energized by the win, he’s eager for the bright lights of primetime to prove what Miami can deliver up north.
The Dolphins’ reputation for unleashing a relentless offense under the warm embrace of the South Florida sun is well known, but they’ve struggled to keep the same tempo when the mercury drops. Last season, Miami led the league in offensive yardage and was second in scoring, but their title dreams froze in a 26-7 playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in frigid conditions.
This week, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle expressed the team’s mindset perfectly: “Cold weather game. It’s going to be real football weather.
They’re bringing their best. We’re bringing our best.
Thursday night football, man, that’s what it’s all about.”
Riding the momentum of a three-game winning streak, the Dolphins have rebounded from a shaky 2-6 start, thrusting themselves back into the playoff conversation. As they prepare to face the Packers, who just raised their record to 8-3 with a dominant victory over the San Francisco 49ers, Miami knows they have more than weather to contend with.
The Dolphins have another story to rewrite: their struggle against strong teams. Last season, they went 10-1 against teams with losing records but stumbled to a 1-5 record against those above .500.
In the current season, the 5-5 Los Angeles Rams are the only team they’ve beaten with more than three wins. Thursday’s game is pivotal—a chance for Miami to demonstrate they’ve truly found their footing after a rocky start.
As they prepare to face a formidable Green Bay squad, all eyes will be on whether the Dolphins can rise to the occasion and prove they’re ready for anyone, anywhere, in any weather.