Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa who led his team to a comeback victory on Christmas Eve, remained humble in his post-game interview, thanking his coaches, his teammates, and Jesus Christ. “The key was the guys just having competitive greatness,” he told Fox. “You know, all over — the defense did a great job, the offense did a great job. … I just want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without Him, nothing would be possible.” Tagovailoa was able to guide the Dolphins on a game-winning drive in the closing seconds of the game resulting in a field goal to give his team a 22-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Earlier in the season, the Dolphins suffered a tough loss to the Buffalo Bulls, but in his post-game interview, Tagovailoa opened up about how his faith helps him get over tough losses. He said, “I think the best thing about being a believer of Jesus Christ, to me, is that the Good Lord up above doesn’t care whether you win a game, whether you lose a game. For me, it’s been a little tough having to play on Sundays, having to understand that I’m not able to go to church.” Tagovailoa continued, “Really, a lot of it is having to watch church online after games and things like that. But allowing me this platform, to me, is the thing in the world to be able to profess my faith on something that I firmly believe in, something that’s been foundationally instilled in me at a young age.” The quarterback has even opened up about how the power of prater has helped him get through games. “When I’m out there, I even pray before I go out to a series and whatnot. I’m always praying. I’m on the sideline, and it looks like I’m talking to myself, but I’m speaking in tongues. Some people think, ‘What? This guy knows how to speak in tongues?’ I grew up in a non-denominational Christian church my entire life, so yeah, it does a lot. So having to remember scripture always keeps me encouraged in continuing to press forward, especially in times like this.”