Tua Tagovailoa

Tua Tagovailoa

26-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Miami Dolphins
IR
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 10/27/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Tagovailoa played a full season last year for the first time in his four-year career and ended up leading the league in passing yards (4,624) and throwing 29 TD passes. Those stats were built on efficiency rather than volume too. Tagovailoa ranked 16th in attempts per game (32.9), but his 76.8 percent on-target rate (3rd) led to a 69.3 completion percentage (5th) even as he threw 35.0 percent of attempts beyond 10 yards (4th). He averaged 8.3 yards per attempt, second only to Brock Purdy. Tua particularly shines using his strong arm downfield. He led the league in on-target percentage on attempts of 20-plus yards (65.6), completing half of those (2nd) with a league-high 10 touchdowns. With speedsters Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle at his disposal, Tagovailoa should again have plenty of downfield opportunities. The Dolphins added WR Odell Beckham (for whatever he has left) and TE Jonnu Smith, and they still have the league's fastest backfield with Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane (combined 52 catches). Coach Mike McDaniel's innovative and dynamic offense should again put Tua in a strong position, but the QB's lack of rushing suppresses his fantasy value -- his career average is 7.2 rushing yards per game. Without meaningful rushing stats, he'll probably need to push toward 600 pass attempts to reach the top 10 of fantasy quarterbacks. Indeed, last season he finished as QB11 despite leading the league in passing yards. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
#97.53
ADP
$Signed a four-year, $212.4 million contract with the Dolphins in July of 2024.
Should play again this season
QBMiami Dolphins
Concussion
October 14, 2024
Tagovailoa (concussion) is expected to play again during the 2024 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Tagovailoa remains on injured reserve and won't be eligible to practice prior to Oct. 23, though it's possible his recovery will take longer than that. Tyler Huntley started the two games prior to Miami's Week 6 bye and is expected to remain under center Sunday against the Colts.
Read More News
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do Tua Tagovailoa's 2024 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Bad Pass %
    The percentage of passes that were considered to be poorly thrown.
  • Avg Target Depth
    The average number of yards thrown per pass by the quarterback – including incomplete passes.
  • Sack Rate
    The percentage of dropbacks where the quartback was sacked. The longer the bar below, the more often they are sacked relative to other QBs.
  • Avg Receiver YAC
    The average number of yards after the catch that receivers gained on passes thrown by this quarterback.
  • Receiver Drop %
    The percentage of passes dropped by receivers on passes thrown by this quarterback. The longer the bar, the more sure-handed his receivers have been.
Bad Pass %
14.5%
 
Avg Target Depth
7.0 Yds
 
Sack Rate
6.1%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
8.9 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
6.5%
 
Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2024 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2023 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2022 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2021 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2020 NFL Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Miami DolphinsDolphins 2024 QB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

12839%
12868%
11936%
00%
5416%
3318%
237%
2312%
Loading Weekly Snap Counts...
This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Colts pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
The bars represents the team's percentile rank (based on QB Rating Against). The longer the bar, the better their pass defense is. The team and position group ratings only include players that are currently on the roster and not on injured reserve. The list of players in the table only includes defenders with at least 3 attempts against them.
IND
@ Colts
Sunday, Oct 20th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
78.5
 
Cornerbacks
65.3
 
Safeties
100.6
 
Linebackers
82.3
 
Loading Opponent Pass Defense Stats...
2024 Tua Tagovailoa Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Tua Tagovailoa's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
227 lbs
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
30.50 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Tua Tagovailoa See More
NFL Week 7 Line Moves and Odds Changes
Yesterday
NFL Odds changes from Betting Expert Michael Rathburn, including early action on the Lions-Vikings clash for NFC North Supremacy
Streaming Defenses: Week 7 Fantasy Options for Team Defenses
Yesterday
Logan Wilson and the Bengals get a cupcake Week 7 matchup against the division-rival Browns. RW's Jerry Donabedian discusses Cincinnati and other top streaming options for the upcoming week.
NFL Game Previews: Week 6 Matchups
6 days ago
Erik Siegrist previews Week 6 in the NFL as Joe Burrow and the Bengals take on the Giants on Sunday night.
Guillotine League Strategy: Week 6 Value on the Waiver Wire
8 days ago
With one of the most favorable schedules for fantasy quarterbacks over the next few weeks, Kirk Cousins is one of the best values if you're looking to improve your team without breaking the bank.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 6 Waivers Preview
8 days ago
Javonte Williams, D'Andre Swift, Kareem Hunt and Chuba Hubbard have come on strong the past 2-3 games, while some of the early stars like Breece Hall are now struggling. Jerry Donabedian has the breakdown.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
2020
Multiple concussions marred what was otherwise a fantastic season for Tagovailoa last year. The Dolphins gave him an offensive-minded coach in Mike McDaniel and the league’s best deep threat in Tyreek Hill, and Tua took advantage. After ranking 29th in average target depth (7.0) in 2021, Tagovailoa was second in the league last year at 10.0 yards. That propelled him to an NFL-high 8.9 YPA, and with a 25/8 TD/INT ratio (5th) he led the league in passer rating at 105.5. Even with a commensurate drop in accuracy that comes with longer throws, Tagovailoa finished 10th in the league on-target percentage (74.0). The only thing that slowed him was injury, as he missed two early season games and then the final two games (plus the Dolphins’ wild-card loss) with concussions. He’s healthy entering this season, though, and has perhaps the league’s best WR duo in Hill and Jaylen Waddle, who combined for 3,066 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns last year. Tight end Mike Gesicki left in free agency, but the Dolphins didn't get much out of him anyway. Last season’s concussions don’t necessarily make Tua more prone to a head injury this year, but the Dolphins, who were criticized for their handling of his first concussion, figure to be more cautious if Tua is injured this season. The history of missed games adds some risk, and Tua doesn’t get much rushing production, but those are about the only drawbacks with the strong-armed and accurate Tagovailoa as a fantasy quarterback.
Tagovailoa made some gains last season, but he was still mediocre. The biggest trouble came from the lack of a downfield passing game. His on-target (78.6 percent, 3rd) and completion rates (67.8 percent, 7th) benefited from short, easy throws, as a mere 7.7 percent (30th) of his passes were downfield attempts — his average target depth was 7.0 yards (29th). When he did go downfield, though, he was successful. On attempts of 20-plus yards, his 63.3 percent on- target rate ranked second, which led to league highs in completion percentage (50.0) and YPA (18.2). Tagovailoa has the arm and accuracy to stretch the field — he just needed playmakers, blockers and maybe more confidence. Will Fuller and DeVante Parker played only 12 games combined last year, leaving Miami thin behind rookie Jaylen Waddle and TE Mike Gesicki. The Dolphins addressed that this spring by trading for Tyreek Hill, perhaps the league’s top deep threat, after adding Cedrick Wilson as a solid No. 3 receiver earlier in the offseason. The offensive line should also be improved, thanks to the additions of LT Terron Armstead and LG Connor Williams, and a new coaching staff led by Mike McDaniel could benefit Tagovailoa. The Dolphins did their part, now it’s time for Tua to do his.
The fifth overall pick in last year's draft, Tagovailoa entered the season recovering from a serious hip injury and backing up Ryan Fitzpatrick. By Week 7, though, he was the starter. While he flashed a strong arm and dual-threat skills, he largely underwhelmed — in fact, he was twice pulled for Fitzpatrick. Tagovailoa ranked 24th in average target depth (7.8), 29th in completion percentage (64.1) and 30th in YPA (6.3). He really struggled in the face of the pass rush, as his on-target percentage under pressure was 40.7 percent (31st) for a 28.9 passer rating (33rd of 35 QBs). In Tua's defense, he was not served well by his teammates. Miami receivers struggled to get separation, which limited the yards after catch (27th) and forced Tua to throw 20.3 percent of his attempts into tight windows, fifth highest in the league (Fitzpatrick was first at 21.7 percent). The Dolphins addressed the problem, signing vertical-threat Will Fuller and drafting Tua's speedy former Alabama teammate 
Jaylen Waddle sixth overall. The Dolphins also swapped out OC Chan Gailey by promoting RB coach Eric Studesville and TE coach George Godsey as co-coordinators. How the offense will change is unclear, but for Tagovailoa's sake, hopefully it's a more innovative attack. The pressure is on for a big step forward this season.
The fifth overall pick in this year's draft, Tagovailoa likely would compete for the Week 1 starting job if not for injury concerns. Specifically, a hip dislocation suffered last November. Tagovailoa was given medical clearance for football activities in March, but the extent of his recovery is uncertain. Durability is about the only question with Tagovailoa, who also had surgery on both ankles, sprained his right knee, fractured his left index finger and suffered a concussion during his three-year stint at Alabama. The lefty's dual-threat skills are plenty evident, getting top marks from scouts for his accuracy and decision making. (Indeed, at Alabama he threw 87 touchdowns to a mere 11 interceptions in 32 games.) At 6-0, he doesn't have ideal height, but gone are the days when short stature is held against a quarterback, especially one who is mobile outside the pocket and possesses a strong arm with a quick release. Ryan Fitzpatrick is expected to start, but Tagovailoa could ease into the job later this season, provided his hip checks out. Fitzpatrick turns 38 in November, and Tua is the future. Any rookie quarterback is a risk (especially behind an offensive line as weak as the Dolphins'), but Tagovailoa has the skills that portend fantasy upside.
More Fantasy News
Consultation with expert on deck
QBMiami Dolphins
Concussion
October 7, 2024
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tagovailoa (concussion) is scheduled for an "expert consultation" during the team's Week 6 bye, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Free of concussion symptoms
QBMiami Dolphins
Concussion
October 3, 2024
Tagovailoa (concussion) has been "symptom free" and has met with neurologists, and at this stage, the quarterback hasn't received any feedback that has dissuaded him from continuing his playing career, Adam Schefter reported Monday on ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" program.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Meeting with neurologists this week
QBMiami Dolphins
Concussion
September 24, 2024
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that Tagovailoa (concussion) will meet with outside neurologists this week, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Move to IR official
QBMiami Dolphins
Concussion
September 17, 2024
The Dolphins placed Tagovailoa (concussion) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Headed for IR
QBMiami Dolphins
Concussion
September 17, 2024
The Dolphins plan to place Tagovailoa (concussion) on injured reserve in the coming days, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Expected back in 2024
QBMiami Dolphins
October 14, 2024
Tagovailoa is expected to return from his latest concussion at some point this season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Monday that the Dolphins still plan to get the QB back during the current season, the first time any team official has said that publicly since Tagovailoa was injured in Week 2 and placed on IR. Tagovailoa is eligible to begin practicing October 23, but McDaniel offered no timeline for his potential return to the lineup. Tyler Huntley started the last two games before Miami's Week 6 bye. but he could face competition for the job once Skylar Thompson recovers from a rib injury of his own.
See All NFL Rumors