Some of the first words out of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's mouth after Sunday's win over the New Orleans Saints were praise for running back De'Von Achane and Miami's defense.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi as Evaluating Austin Jackson's First Game Back for Dolphins. The Miami Dolphins got two key starters back from injury in their Week 13 win against the New Orleans Saints, and one of them required quite a bit of patience.

Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick made the rare play of returning a 2-point conversion the other way at an opportune time in the win over the Saints.

Tua Tagovailoa owns Miami's late-game scare vs. Saints, taking full accountability as Dolphins escape and look to build playoff momentum.

Tagovailoa's 52.2 completion percentage matched his low for the season, and his 157 yards is the 7th time this season he has thrown for fewer than 200 yards.

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MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel met with reporters a day after beating the New Orleans Saints 21-17, with a game at the New York Jets next up. Fullback Alec Ingold (stinger) is OK. He'll be day to day.