Tua Tagovailoa's Rookie Projection Contains Lots Of Variance
Tua Tagovailoa's role in it. The fifth overall pick has also dealt with an abbreviated offseason while he continues to rehab from hip surgery, and nobody knows how long Ryan Fitzpatrick will be the starter. Over the course of his college career, Tagovailoa threw an almost equal number of touchdowns to short (28 total), intermediate (29) and deep (30) targets, according to Pro Football Focus. He also threw 27 TD passes when facing the blitz since 2018 (fourth-most in college) and averaged 11.1 yards per attempt (third-highest figure) while facing pressure. Tua had 15 TDs and zero picks off play-action passes in 2019, the best TD-to-interception ratio in college. Because his health and role are unclear heading into training camp, Tagovailoa is one to avoid in redraft formats, but his quick release, excellent production and athleticism make him a popular dynasty/keeper target.
Source: NFL Network - Cynthia Frelund
The Miami Dolphins offense this year has many question marks, including rookie quarterback Source: NFL Network - Cynthia Frelund
Tua Tagovailoa Won’t Play Against Jets
Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the New York Jets. He had been listed as doubtful despite being a limited participant in practice. As expected, Tyler Huntley will draw his second consecutive start. He led Miami to a victory last weekend, and now, he'll be tasked with keeping Miami's playoff hopes alive. The Dolphins can secure the No. 7 seed with a win plus a Broncos loss. Although they won't have Tagovailoa for Sunday's decisive game, the Dolphins will have both Jaylen Waddle (knee) and Tyreek Hill (wrist, illness) available. Huntley ranks as a QB3 in fantasy football this week.
Source: Cameron Wolfe
Miami Dolphins quarterback Source: Cameron Wolfe
Tua Tagovailoa Could Be Up In The Air If Dolphins Advance To Postseason
Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is unlikely to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival New York Jets on Sunday due to a unique hip injury that affects the surrounding muscles and leaves him vulnerable to further injury, according to sources. Tagovailoa has pushed to play when his team needs him the most, but it's not a guarantee that he'll be available if the Dolphins win in Week 18 and advance to wild-card weekend. Tagovailoa said his general feeling is worse than how he felt a week after he had ankle surgery during his final season in college in 2019. Head coach Mike McDaniel said it's the same hip that Tagovailoa had surgically repaired, but it's a different injury. While Tua does have a career-high 72.9 completion percentage, 19 TDs and seven interceptions, he's played in only 11 games after a stint on Injured Reserve due to another concussion.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Miami Dolphins quarterback Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Tua Tagovailoa Unlikely To Play Sunday
Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is unlikely to play Sunday against the New York Jets, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Miami will once again start backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, who oversaw the win in Cleveland last week, as they attempt to qualify for the playoffs, which would require another victory today and help elsewhere. Though Tagovailoa was widely expected to miss Week 18, the quarterback said this week that he can play next week if Miami advances. Rapoport, however, reported his status would be "up in the air" if Miami plays a Wild Card game. But first, the Dolphins have to get to that bridge before they can cross it.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Source: NFL Network
Tua Tagovailoa Doubtful For Week 18
Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is listed as doubtful to play in Sunday's Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Jets in New York. Tagovailoa was limited in practice all week but is likely to miss his second straight game as the Dolphins look to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win over the Jets this weekend. Head coach Mike McDaniel said earlier on Friday that Tagovailoa was unlikely to play on Sunday, so his doubtful listing doesn't come as a huge surprise. The 26-year-old former fifth overall pick missed four games earlier in the year with another scary concussion and will wrap up his fifth year in the NFL with only 2,867 passing yards and 19 touchdowns in 11 starts, although he did lead the league with a 72.9% completion percentage. With Tagovailoa likely to miss a second straight game, Miami's playoff hopes will rest on the shoulders of backup Tyler Huntley.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - David Furones
Miami Dolphins quarterback Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - David Furones
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