Can Aaron Rodgers deliver? Dolphins’ contender hopes, Tua’s big moment

Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa taking midseason tests

The Miami Dolphins started the season 3-0, then lost three of their next four, including a 40-17 home loss to the New York Jets. Miami's resurgence this season has been largely put on the arm of Tua Tagovailoa, who has taken a step forward in his third season. Tagovailoa has thrown for 1,986 yards, 15 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while completing 68.8% of his passes. He has also rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns. The Dolphins have a chance to prove they are real contenders this week when they host the Baltimore Ravens. The following week, they host the Buffalo Bills, who are currently the favorites to win the AFC East. If the Dolphins can win both of those games, they will be in a good position to make a run at the playoffs.

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers also face a big test

The Green Bay Packers, who many expected to challenge for the Super Bowl this season, are 3-4 and looking to avoid a three-game losing streak. They will face the Washington Commanders, who are coming off a bye week, before hosting the Buffalo Bills in Week 8. Rodgers has thrown for 1,846 yards, 14 touchdowns, and three interceptions this season, while completing 66.5% of his passes. He has also rushed for 62 yards and one touchdown. If the Packers, who have won 13 consecutive NFC North titles, want to make a run at another Super Bowl, they need to start playing better. A loss to the Commanders would put them at 3-5, and they would have a tough road ahead of them.