Tua Tagovailoa
26-Year-Old
2023 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
4624
TD
29
INT
14
YDS
74
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
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Optimism about extension
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that he "absolutely" wants Tagovailoa to sign a contract extension this offseason, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The lefty quarterback is set to play out the 2024 season under the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, after leading the league in yards per attempt in 2022 (8.9) and total passing yards in 2023 (4,624). Tagovailoa hasn't quite progressed to fantasy stardom despite his success, as he doesn't offer much in the way of rushing production, missed four games in 2022 and then saw Miami running backs rush for 27 of the team's 57 offensive touchdowns in 2023. He still has a path to QB1 value -- at least on the low end -- while throwing passes to elite receiving talents in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in one of the NFL's best-designed offenses. Early reports suggest both the Dolphins and Tagovailoa expect an extension to get done this offseason.
The lefty quarterback is set to play out the 2024 season under the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, after leading the league in yards per attempt in 2022 (8.9) and total passing yards in 2023 (4,624). Tagovailoa hasn't quite progressed to fantasy stardom despite his success, as he doesn't offer much in the way of rushing production, missed four games in 2022 and then saw Miami running backs rush for 27 of the team's 57 offensive touchdowns in 2023. He still has a path to QB1 value -- at least on the low end -- while throwing passes to elite receiving talents in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in one of the NFL's best-designed offenses. Early reports suggest both the Dolphins and Tagovailoa expect an extension to get done this offseason.
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15.9%Avg Target Depth
8.0 YdsSack Rate
4.9%Avg Receiver YAC
5.8 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 1"Weight
217 lbsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
30.50 in
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No deadline on extension
Tagovailoa and the Dolphins have no deadline to get a contract extension completed, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
It's expected that a deal will ultimately get done between the sides, though general manager Chris Grier suggested that talks weren't particularly active for the time being. The draft is likely putting a hold on things, though ultimately Tagovailoa could get a deal comparable to Justin Herbert or Jalen Hurts, each of whom got five-year contracts worth around $50 million annually.
It's expected that a deal will ultimately get done between the sides, though general manager Chris Grier suggested that talks weren't particularly active for the time being. The draft is likely putting a hold on things, though ultimately Tagovailoa could get a deal comparable to Justin Herbert or Jalen Hurts, each of whom got five-year contracts worth around $50 million annually.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Underwhelms in season-ending loss
Tagovailoa completed 20 of 39 passes for 199 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Dolphins' 26-7 wild-card loss to the Chiefs on Saturday night. He also rushed three times for 25 yards.
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Offense sputters for three quarters
Tagovailoa (quadriceps/shoulder) completed 17 of 27 pass attempts for 173 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bills.
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Good to go for Week 18
Tagovailoa (quadriceps/left shoulder) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
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In line to play Sunday
Coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday that he's not worried about the availability of Tagovailoa (shoulder) for Sunday night's game against the Bills, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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Downplays shoulder soreness
Following Sunday's 56-19 loss to the Ravens, Tagovailoa downplayed the left shoulder issue he sustained during the contest, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.
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