Tua Tagovailoa Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 28
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 225 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 12.6
- Pos rank
- QB33
- Rostered
- 5%
Week 4 at Saints, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET 17th vs. QBs, neutral
Tua Tagovailoa Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
QB33 · Poor
Scoring rate
12.6 PPG
Played
14 games
Role
Flex
Trend
Cooling
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Att/G | 27.4 | 23.0 | -16% |
| Rush Att/G | 1.4 | 1.5 | +5% |
Tua Tagovailoa's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,@at PIT,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Loss,vs CAR,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Win,@at GB,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 5,@at NO,17th pts allowed to QBs,NeutralSaints vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs BAL,19th pts allowed to QBs,NeutralRavens vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs CHI,11th pts allowed to QBs,NeutralBears vs. QBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs SF,25th pts allowed to QBs,Tough49ers vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Tua Tagovailoa?
The arrow is pointing the wrong way. After ranking as the QB1 in 2023 (4,624 yards, 29 scores, 270.4 fantasy points), Tagovailoa cratered to QB22 last year, throwing for just 2,660 yards with a 20-to-15 touchdown-to-interception split across 14 games. His efficiency collapsed too: EPA per play fell from 0.195 in 2024 to a near-flat 0.004, and his success rate slid to 43.8%. That is not a quarterback you draft on reputation.
Now in Atlanta on a one-year deal, he steps into an open competition with Michael Penix Jr. and is no lock to start, even with Penix rehabbing a knee. The schedule is soft and Drake London plus Kyle Pitts give him real weapons, but the QB31-range price tag tells the story. Leave him on waivers in single-quarterback formats and treat him as a late dart only in superflex.
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MIA | 14 | 2,660 | 20 | 15 | 43 | 175.7 | 12.6 | QB25 |
| 2024 | MIA | 11 | 2,867 | 19 | 7 | 49 | 188.6 | 17.1 | QB22 |
| 2023 | MIA | 17 | 4,624 | 29 | 14 | 74 | 284.4 | 16.7 | QB9 |
| 2022 | MIA | 13 | 3,548 | 25 | 8 | 70 | 237.9 | 18.3 | QB15 |
| 2021 | MIA | 13 | 2,653 | 16 | 10 | 128 | 181.9 | 14.0 | QB26 |
| Career | 78 | 18,166 | 120 | 59 | 473 | 1207.9 | 15.5 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
Now in Atlanta on a one-year deal, he steps into an open competition with Michael Penix Jr. and is no lock to start, even with Penix rehabbing a knee. The schedule is soft and Drake London plus Kyle Pitts give him real weapons, but the QB31-range price tag tells the story. Next on the depth chart after him: Cooper Rush. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 3 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 16. Injury history
- 2025hipPlayed through
- 2024hip2 games
- 2024head4 games
- 2022head3 games
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Tua Tagovailoa Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Tua Tagovailoa in Week 4?
Tua Tagovailoa plays Week 4 at the Saints. The Saints rank 17th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Tagovailoa.
Is Tua Tagovailoa worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Tua Tagovailoa is a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB leagues, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 5% of Sleeper leagues.
What are Tua Tagovailoa's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Tua Tagovailoa's next three games are Week 4 at the Saints (17th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Ravens (19th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Bears (11th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Tua Tagovailoa 2025 Stats
2025 finalTouchdowns accounted for 46% of his fantasy production, making his weekly output highly TD-dependent.
Passing
- Yards
- 2,660
- Comp %
- 67.7%
- TD
- 20
- INT
- 15
260/384 Comp/Att6.9 Y/A88.5 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 43
- TD
- 0
20 Att2.1 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 175.7
- Pos rank
- QB25
24.2 Best Week 8 ATL1.6 Worst Week 7 CLE
Advanced Passing Stats
Tagovailoa works the short and intermediate areas more than most QBs and gets the ball out quickly.
| Stat | 2025 14 games | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| EPA per play | +0.00 | 35th |
| Success rate | 43.8% | 33rd |
| Completion rate | 67.7% | 80th |
| Yards per attempt | 6.9 | 45th |
| TD rate | 5.2% | 75th |
| Usage | ||
| Pass attempts per game | 27.4 | 33rd |
| Style | ||
| Time to throw | 2.65s | 3rd |
| Air yards per attempt | 6.8 | 18th |
| Deep-attempt rate | 8.0% | 13th |
| Context | ||
| Completion % over expected | +2.0 | 68th |
| Pressure rate | 21.9% | 45th |
Percentiles: 2025 (14 games, weeks 1–17) among 41. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 27.4 pass attempts and 1.4 carries a game in 2025; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
12.6
Fantasy PPG
QB33
Fantasy finish
190
Pass yds/g
1.4
Pass TD/g
Tua Tagovailoa career stats by season
| Passing | Rushing | Fantasy | ||||||||
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 260 | 384 | 2,660 | 20 | 15 | 43 | 175.7 | 12.6 | QB25 |
| 2024 | 11 | 291 | 399 | 2,867 | 19 | 7 | 49 | 188.6 | 17.1 | QB22 |
| 2023 | 17 | 388 | 560 | 4,624 | 29 | 14 | 74 | 284.4 | 16.7 | QB9 |
| 2022 | 13 | 259 | 400 | 3,548 | 25 | 8 | 70 | 237.9 | 18.3 | QB15 |
| 2021 | 13 | 263 | 388 | 2,653 | 16 | 10 | 128 | 181.9 | 14.0 | QB26 |
| 2020 | 10 | 186 | 290 | 1,814 | 11 | 5 | 109 | 139.5 | 13.9 | QB31 |
| Career | 78 | 1,647 | 2,421 | 18,166 | 120 | 59 | 473 | 1207.9 | 15.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
15.5
Career PPG
78 games over 6 seasons
75%
Availability
Share of team games he played
31%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
7.5
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
By the StatChasers staff. Updated .
Tagovailoa has averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game over 78 games and 6 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2023).
In 2025 he averaged 12.6 per game, down 4.6 from 2024. Volume is the driver: 27.4 pass attempts a game against 36.3. His most-targeted receivers in 2025 were Jaylen Waddle and De'Von Achane.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Tagovailoa's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 4,624Pass yards2023
- 29Pass TD2023
- 284.4Fantasy pts2023 · QB9
- 18,166Career pass yds2020–2025
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Tua Tagovailoa Stats FAQ
What were Tua Tagovailoa's stats last season?
In 2025, Tua Tagovailoa completed 260 of 384 passes for 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, adding 43 rushing yards in 14 games. That was 175.7 PPR points (12.6 per game), a QB25 finish.
What are Tua Tagovailoa's career NFL stats?
Across 6 seasons and 78 games, Tua Tagovailoa has 18,166 passing yards, 120 touchdown passes and 59 interceptions, plus 473 rushing yards, for 1207.9 PPR fantasy points (15.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does Tua Tagovailoa have in his career?
Tua Tagovailoa has thrown 120 touchdown passes and run for 6 touchdowns in his NFL career, 126 in all, over 78 games.
How many career passing yards does Tua Tagovailoa have?
Tua Tagovailoa has 18,166 career passing yards over 6 seasons, on 1,647 completions in 2,421 attempts.
Tua Tagovailoa Game Log 2025
Games played
14
FPTS/G (PPR)
12.6
Pass yds/g
190
Pass TD/g
1.4
Cmp %
67.7%
Rush yds/g
3
Across 14 games in 2025, Tua Tagovailoa has averaged 190 passing yards, 1.4 passing touchdowns and 12.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Tua Tagovailoa has finished as a top-12 QB in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 8. The best week was Week 8 against ATL (24.2 points); the lowest was Week 7 against CLE (1.6).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IND14th | L 8-33 | 7.3 | 14/23 | 114 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | QB30 |
Week 1 · IND · L 8-33 · 7.3 pts
How the 7.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | NE24th | L 27-33 | 19.6 | 26/32 | 315 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB17 |
Week 2 · NE · L 27-33 · 19.6 pts
How the 19.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | BUF28th | L 21-31 | 13.8 | 22/34 | 146 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | QB18 |
Week 3 · BUF · L 21-31 · 13.8 pts
How the 13.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | NYJ7th | W 27-21 | 15.7 | 17/25 | 177 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | QB19 |
Week 4 · NYJ · W 27-21 · 15.7 pts
How the 15.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | CAR30th | L 24-27 | 22.7 | 27/36 | 256 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | QB9 |
Week 5 · CAR · L 24-27 · 22.7 pts
How the 22.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | LAC29th | L 27-29 | 9.6 | 21/32 | 205 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | QB25 |
Week 6 · LAC · L 27-29 · 9.6 pts
How the 9.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | CLE31st | L 6-31 | 1.6 | 12/23 | 100 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | QB34 |
Week 7 · CLE · L 6-31 · 1.6 pts
How the 1.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | ATL10th | W 34-10 | 24.2 | 20/26 | 205 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB8 |
Week 8 · ATL · W 34-10 · 24.2 pts
How the 24.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | BAL15th | L 6-28 | 9.5 | 25/40 | 261 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | QB25 |
Week 9 · BAL · L 6-28 · 9.5 pts
How the 9.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | BUF28th | W 30-13 | 12.8 | 15/21 | 173 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 0 | QB18 |
Week 10 · BUF · W 30-13 · 12.8 pts
How the 12.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | WAS6th | W 16-13 | 6.8 | 14/20 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB28 |
Week 11 · WAS · W 16-13 · 6.8 pts
How the 6.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | NO23rd | W 21-17 | 5.7 | 12/23 | 157 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | QB29 |
Week 13 · NO · W 21-17 · 5.7 pts
How the 5.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NYJ7th | W 34-10 | 9.1 | 13/21 | 127 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | QB23 |
Week 14 · NYJ · W 34-10 · 9.1 pts
How the 9.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | PIT2nd | L 15-28 | 17.2 | 22/28 | 253 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | QB17 |
Week 15 · PIT · L 15-28 · 17.2 pts
How the 17.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two QB1 weeks, six QB2 weeks and six busts. For a quarterback ranked QB33 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-12 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 QB30 · Wk 2 QB17 · Wk 3 QB18 · Wk 4 QB19 · Wk 5 QB9 · Wk 6 QB25 · Wk 7 QB34 · Wk 8 QB8 · Wk 9 QB25 · Wk 10 QB18 · Wk 11 QB28 · Wk 13 QB29 · Wk 14 QB23 · Wk 15 QB17
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss at Pittsburgh
22/28, 253 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT. 1 carry, 1 yds.
14 of his 28 throws went to Darren Waller (8 targets) and De'Von Achane (6), and his TD pass went to Waller. At 9.0 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield. One interception in a game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at the Jets
13/21, 127 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, 0 yds.
11 of his 21 throws went to Jaylen Waddle (7 targets) and Malik Washington (4), and his TD pass went to Waddle. At 6.0 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by New Orleans
12/23, 157 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT. 4 carries, 4 yds.
11 of his 23 throws went to Jaylen Waddle (6 targets) and Malik Washington (5). At 6.8 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. One interception in a game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Washington
14/20, 171 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT.
12 of his 20 throws went to Jaylen Waddle (7 targets) and De'Von Achane (5). At 8.6 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Buffalo
15/21, 173 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT. 2 carries, -1 yds.
13 of his 21 throws went to Jaylen Waddle (7 targets) and De'Von Achane (6), and his TD passes went to Malik Washington and Waddle. At 8.2 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield. Two interceptions in a game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Baltimore
25/40, 261 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT. 1 carry, 1 yds.
A 40-attempt game while chasing points that never found the end zone. 19 of those throws went to De'Von Achane (10 targets) and Jaylen Waddle (9). At 6.5 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath.
QB1 week at Atlanta
20/26, 205 yds, 4 TD, 0 INT.
13 of his 26 throws went to De'Von Achane (7 targets) and Jaylen Waddle (6), and his TD passes went to Achane, Malik Washington, Waddle and Ollie Gordon II. At 7.9 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
12/23, 100 yds, 0 TD, 3 INT. 3 carries, 6 yds.
13 of his 23 throws went to Malik Washington (8 targets) and De'Von Achane (5). Just 4.3 yards per attempt. Three interceptions in a game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Chargers
21/32, 205 yds, 1 TD, 3 INT. 1 carry, 4 yds.
14 of his 32 throws went to Jaylen Waddle (8 targets) and De'Von Achane (6), and his TD pass went to Darren Waller. At 6.4 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives.
QB1 week at Carolina
27/36, 256 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, 5 yds.
A 36-attempt game produced three total touchdowns. 16 of those throws went to Jaylen Waddle (9 targets) and De'Von Achane (7), and his TD passes went to Achane, Darren Waller and Waddle. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. the Jets
17/25, 177 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT. 3 carries, 6 yds.
12 of his 25 throws went to Tyreek Hill (6 targets) and Jaylen Waddle (6), and his TD pass went to Darren Waller. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Buffalo
22/34, 146 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT. 2 carries, 10 yds.
19 of his 34 throws went to Tyreek Hill (10 targets) and De'Von Achane (9), and his TD passes went to Jaylen Waddle and Hill. Just 4.3 yards per attempt. One interception in a game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. New England
26/32, 315 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT.
17 of his 32 throws went to De'Von Achane (10 targets) and Tyreek Hill (7), and his TD passes went to Jaylen Waddle and Achane. His most efficient game of the season at 9.8 yards per attempt. One interception in a game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Indianapolis
14/23, 114 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT. 1 carry, 7 yds. 1 fumble lost.
11 of his 23 throws went to Tyreek Hill (6 targets) and Malik Washington (5), and his TD pass went to De'Von Achane. Just 5.0 yards per attempt. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (12.6)
Last Five Games
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.3
Weeks 10–15
High
17.2
Low
5.7
Pass yds/g
176
Pass TD/g
1.0
Upcoming Matchups
Week 4
Next
@NOAway at New Orleans Saints
17thvs QB
Neutral matchup
Mon · Oct 5 · 8:15 PM ET
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints→Week 5
vsBALHome vs Baltimore Ravens
19thvs QB
Neutral matchup
Sun · Oct 11 · 8:20 PM ET
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore Ravens→Week 6
vsCHIHome vs Chicago Bears
11thvs QB
Neutral matchup
Sun · Oct 18 · 1:00 PM ET
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs Chicago Bears→Week 7
vsSFHome vs San Francisco 49ers
25thvs QB
Tough matchup
Sun · Oct 25 · 1:00 PM ET
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers→
Matchup rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs, in PPR: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest. Measured through Week 4.
Tua Tagovailoa Game Log 2024
Games played
11
FPTS/G (PPR)
17.1
Pass yds/g
261
Pass TD/g
1.7
Cmp %
72.9%
Rush yds/g
4
Across 11 games in 2024, Tua Tagovailoa has averaged 261 passing yards, 1.7 passing touchdowns and 17.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Tua Tagovailoa has finished as a top-12 QB in 5 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 9. The best week was Week 12 against NE (28.5 points); the lowest was Week 15 against HOU (6.8).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAX6th | W 20-17 | 18.6 | 23/37 | 338 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | QB9 |
Week 1 · JAX · W 20-17 · 18.6 pts
How the 18.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | BUF23rd | L 10-31 | 8.5 | 17/25 | 145 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 0 | QB30 |
Week 2 · BUF · L 10-31 · 8.5 pts
How the 8.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | ARI2nd | L 27-28 | 14.7 | 28/38 | 234 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | QB22 |
Week 8 · ARI · L 27-28 · 14.7 pts
How the 14.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | BUF23rd | L 27-30 | 17.5 | 25/28 | 231 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | QB19 |
Week 9 · BUF · L 27-30 · 17.5 pts
How the 17.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | LAR8th | W 23-15 | 9.2 | 20/28 | 207 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | QB22 |
Week 10 · LAR · W 23-15 · 9.2 pts
How the 9.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | LV1st | W 34-19 | 23.5 | 28/36 | 288 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB10 |
Week 11 · LV · W 34-19 · 23.5 pts
How the 23.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | NE27th | W 34-15 | 28.5 | 29/40 | 317 | 4 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 0 | QB3 |
Week 12 · NE · W 34-15 · 28.5 pts
How the 28.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | GB17th | L 17-30 | 25.2 | 37/46 | 365 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | QB7 |
Week 13 · GB · L 17-30 · 25.2 pts
How the 25.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NYJ28th | W 32-26 | 23.5 | 33/47 | 331 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | QB5 |
Week 14 · NYJ · W 32-26 · 23.5 pts
How the 23.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | HOU20th | L 12-20 | 6.8 | 29/40 | 196 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB29 |
Week 15 · HOU · L 12-20 · 6.8 pts
How the 6.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | SF26th | W 29-17 | 12.5 | 22/34 | 215 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 0 | QB23 |
Week 16 · SF · W 29-17 · 12.5 pts
How the 12.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | Did not play | ||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Five QB1 weeks, four QB2 weeks and two busts. For a quarterback who finished QB13 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 QB9 · Wk 2 QB30 · Wk 8 QB22 · Wk 9 QB19 · Wk 10 QB22 · Wk 11 QB10 · Wk 12 QB3 · Wk 13 QB7 · Wk 14 QB5 · Wk 15 QB29 · Wk 16 QB23
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season summary, updated .
Steady in a win vs. San Francisco
22/34, 215 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, -1 yds.
14 of his 34 throws went to De'Von Achane (7 targets) and Tyreek Hill (7), and his TD pass went to Hill. At 6.3 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Houston
29/40, 196 yds, 1 TD, 3 INT. 1 fumble lost.
18 of his 40 throws went to Jonnu Smith (11 targets) and De'Von Achane (7), and his TD pass went to Smith. Just 4.9 yards per attempt. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives.
QB1 week vs. the Jets
33/47, 331 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, 3 yds.
A 47-attempt game produced two total touchdowns. 26 of those throws went to Tyreek Hill (14 targets) and Jaylen Waddle (12), and his TD passes went to Hill and Jonnu Smith. At 7.0 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath.
QB1 week at Green Bay
37/46, 365 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 6 yds.
A 46-attempt game while chasing points produced two total touchdowns. 20 of those throws went to Jonnu Smith (11 targets) and De'Von Achane (9), and his TD passes went to Achane and Tyreek Hill. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
29/40, 317 yds, 4 TD, 0 INT. 3 carries, -2 yds.
20 of his 40 throws went to Jonnu Smith (11 targets) and Jaylen Waddle (9), and his TD passes went to Smith, De'Von Achane and Waddle. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
QB1 week vs. Las Vegas
28/36, 288 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT.
16 of his 36 throws went to Jonnu Smith (8 targets) and Tyreek Hill (8), and his TD passes went to Smith and Hill. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at the Rams
20/28, 207 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT. 1 carry, -1 yds. 1 fumble lost.
11 of his 28 throws went to Jaylen Waddle (6 targets) and De'Von Achane (5), and his TD pass went to Tyreek Hill. One interception and one lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Buffalo
25/28, 231 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 3 yds.
14 of his 28 throws went to De'Von Achane (8 targets) and Jonnu Smith (6), and his TD passes went to Achane and Jaylen Waddle. At 8.3 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield. A clean, mistake-free start that landed right at his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Arizona
28/38, 234 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 3 carries, 13 yds.
17 of his 38 throws went to Tyreek Hill (9 targets) and De'Von Achane (8), and his TD pass went to Achane. At 6.2 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
17/25, 145 yds, 1 TD, 3 INT. 2 carries, 17 yds.
14 of his 25 throws went to De'Von Achane (7 targets) and Jonnu Smith (7), and his TD pass went to Achane. At 5.8 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives.
QB1 week vs. Jacksonville
23/37, 338 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, 11 yds.
19 of his 37 throws went to Tyreek Hill (12 targets) and De'Von Achane (7), and his TD pass went to Hill. His most efficient game of the season at 9.1 yards per attempt. A clean, mistake-free start that landed right at his season average.
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Tua Tagovailoa Rest-of-Season Outlook
QB3 with streaming weeks
QB25 last season · 12.6 PPG
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB25 last season at 12.6 points per game.
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
By the StatChasers staff. Published .
The arrow is pointing the wrong way. After ranking as the QB1 in 2023 (4,624 yards, 29 scores, 270.4 fantasy points), Tagovailoa cratered to QB22 last year, throwing for just 2,660 yards with a 20-to-15 touchdown-to-interception split across 14 games. His efficiency collapsed too: EPA per play fell from 0.195 in 2024 to a near-flat 0.004, and his success rate slid to 43.8%. That is not a quarterback you draft on reputation.
Now in Atlanta on a one-year deal, he steps into an open competition with Michael Penix Jr. and is no lock to start, even with Penix rehabbing a knee. The schedule is soft and Drake London plus Kyle Pitts give him real weapons, but the QB31-range price tag tells the story. Leave him on waivers in single-quarterback formats and treat him as a late dart only in superflex.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Efficiency
Rushing
- Success rate
- 43.8%
- CPOE
- +2.0
- Sacks taken
- 30
- Pressure rate
- 21.9%
- Bad-throw rate
- 15.9%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 8.0%
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for QBs.Wk 4 NO, 17thWk 5 BAL, 19thWk 6 CHI, 11thWk 7 SF, 25th
Risk
- RoleHe's QB2 on the depth chart.
- Light passing volume27.4 attempts per game, 29th of 41 QBs in 2025.
- A tough matchupThe 49ers in Week 7 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
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Tua Tagovailoa Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Tua Tagovailoa's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Tua Tagovailoa projects as a qB3 with streaming weeks for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB leagues, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team 1QB leagues. His rushing (3.1 rush yards per game, 37th of 41 QBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Tua Tagovailoa's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Tua Tagovailoa is the QB25 in PPR points per game. That puts him in QB3 territory, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Tua Tagovailoa's projected role going forward?
Tua Tagovailoa is QB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What could hurt Tua Tagovailoa's fantasy value?
Tua Tagovailoa's risks: his rushing (3.1 rush yards per game, 37th of 41 QBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the 49ers in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Tua Tagovailoa's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 0 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Tua Tagovailoa Injury Update & History
No injury designation for Week 4 at the Saints. Tagovailoa has missed 3 games this season.
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Thu, Fri, SatWhat it means: Tagovailoa was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Wednesday and played.
| Week | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ NO, Oct 5 | — | — | — | Oct 3 | Due Sat |
| Week 3@ GB, Sep 24 | — | Mon — | Tue — | Wed Full | Played |
| Week 2vs CAR, Sep 20 | Oblique | Wed — | Thu — | Fri DNP | Played |
| Week 1@ PIT, Sep 13 | Oblique | Wed — | Thu — | Fri DNP | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Eight logged injuries in six seasons, including three hand injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 5 games.
Durability
64/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Concussion · 2022
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Concussion | 2 | 9 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 3 |
| Hand / thumb | 3 | 2 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 2 |
| Back | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 16 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Hand / thumb injuries in 2020, 2021 and 2025
- Hip/thumb in 2025, played through
- 16 games in 6 seasons, 5 of them in 2022
- 8 injuries spread across 5 body parts
Tua Tagovailoa Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Hip/Thumb Played through
Week 6 · with the Dolphins
Appeared on the initial Week 6 injury report with hip and thumb issues but was fully expected to play.
- 2024
Hip Injury 2 games
Week 17 · with the Dolphins
He missed the final two games of the 2024 regular season due to a hip injury.
- 2024
Concussion 4 games
Week 2 · with the Dolphins
During a Week 2 game against the Bills, he suffered his third documented NFL concussion and was subsequently placed on injured reserve.
- 2022
Concussion 5 games
Week 4 · with the Dolphins
Just four days after the controversial Week 3 incident, he was stretchered off the field with a concussion against the Cincinnati Bengals. Tagovailoa suffered his second diagnosed concussion of the season against the Green Bay Packers and missed the remainder of the regular season and the Dolphins' playoff game.
- 2022
Back Injury Played through
Week 3 · with the Dolphins
After a hit against the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa appeared to suffer a head injury but was cleared to return, with the injury being officially listed as a back and ankle issue.
- 2021
Finger Fracture · Left 1 game
Week 9 · with the Dolphins
A small fracture in the middle finger of his throwing hand kept him out of the Week 9 game against the Houston Texans.
- 2021
Rib Fracture 3 games
Week 2 · with the Dolphins
He sustained fractured ribs after a hard hit in the Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills and was placed on Injured Reserve.
- 2020
Thumb Sprain 1 game
Week 12 · with the Dolphins
Tagovailoa suffered a thumb sprain on his throwing hand during practice, causing him to miss the Week 12 game against the New York Jets.
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Tua Tagovailoa Injury FAQ
Is Tua Tagovailoa injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Tua Tagovailoa is active with no injury designation. He has missed 3 games this season.
Is Tua Tagovailoa playing this week?
Tua Tagovailoa has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Saints on Monday, October 5, so he is on track to play. Tagovailoa was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Wednesday and played. Should you start him?
Has Tua Tagovailoa missed any games this season?
Yes. Tua Tagovailoa has missed 3 games in 2026 and played in 0.
What is Tua Tagovailoa's injury history?
Tua Tagovailoa has 8 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 16 games in all: 5 for a concussion in 2022, 4 for a concussion in 2024, 3 for a rib fracture in 2021, 2 for a hip injury in 2024, 1 for a left finger fracture in 2021 and 1 for a thumb sprain in 2020.
What was Tua Tagovailoa's most recent injury?
Tua Tagovailoa's most recent logged injury was a hip/thumb injury in Week 6 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Tua Tagovailoa have any recurring injuries?
Yes: hand injuries in 2020, 2021 and 2025 (2 games missed) and concussion injuries in 2022 and 2024 (9 games missed).
What was Tua Tagovailoa's worst injury?
Tua Tagovailoa's longest absence came from a concussion in 2022, which cost him 5 games of the 16 he has missed in his career.
Latest Tua Tagovailoa News & Updates
Turns in full practice (opens in new tab)
PracticeDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Back at full practice, trending toward playing this week.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 24W 35–14 @ GB
Game recap coming soon
Fantasy impact: Negative. Limited, could back up Penix in Week 3 (opens in new tab)
PracticeDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Could serve as backup to Penix in Week 3 after being limited in practice.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 3–34 vs CAR
Game recap coming soon
Fantasy impact: Negative. Out for Week 2 (opens in new tab)
StatusDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Will not play in Week 2; backup assumes starting duties.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Doubtful for Sunday (opens in new tab)
StatusDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Unlikely to play Sunday, leaving his status in question.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Absent from Friday's practice (opens in new tab)
PracticeDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Missed Friday's practice, putting his status in question.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Sits out Thursday's practice (opens in new tab)
PracticeDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Missed Thursday's practice; monitor his status ahead of the game.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Not practicing Wednesday (opens in new tab)
PracticeDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Did not practice Wednesday, putting his availability in question.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 13–20 @ PIT
Game recap coming soon
PreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Suffers oblique strain (opens in new tab)
StatusDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Sidelined with an oblique strain; monitor his status closely.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Week 1 status in doubt due to back (opens in new tab)
StatusDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
In doubt for Week 1 with a back injury.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Experiences possible back discomfort (opens in new tab)
AnalysisDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Possible back discomfort could be a concern to monitor.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will start Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Depth chartDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Set to start under center in the season opener.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Accurate in preseason finale (opens in new tab)
AnalysisDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Looked sharp and accurate during the preseason finale.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Starting preseason Week 3 (opens in new tab)
Depth chartDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Will take the field as the starter in the third preseason game.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Penix cleared for team drills, setting stage for QB competition (opens in new tab)
PracticeDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Cleared for team drills, setting up a quarterback competition.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Sits out second preseason game (opens in new tab)
StatusDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Will not play in second preseason contest.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Likely to sit out second preseason game (opens in new tab)
StatusDynasty Command (opens in new tab)
Expected to miss the team's second preseason contest.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report → (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
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Tua Tagovailoa News FAQ
What is the latest news on Tua Tagovailoa?
The latest Tagovailoa update, from September 22: Turns in full practice. Back at full practice, trending toward playing this week.
How does the latest Tua Tagovailoa news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: He did not play in Week 3. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Tua Tagovailoa's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Tagovailoa: Will start Week 1 (September 7). Set to start under center in the season opener.
Tua Tagovailoa Bio
Tua Tagovailoa is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, where he wears No. 1. Born March 2, 1998, in ʻEwa Beach, HI, he attended St. Louis and played college football at Alabama.
The Miami Dolphins selected Tagovailoa in round 1, pick 5, of the 2020 NFL Draft. Since then, Tagovailoa joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2026.
In 78 regular-season games since 2020, he has thrown for 18,166 yards and 120 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 7 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Atlanta Falcons Current team2026–present
Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Miami Dolphins2020–2025
Selected in round 1, pick 5, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 76 starts in 78 games.
College: Alabama
Transactions
- SignedSigned a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
- ReleasedReleased by the Miami Dolphins.
- ActivatedActivated by the Miami Dolphins.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins.
- ContractSigned a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins.
- ContractDolphins exercised his fifth-year option for 2024.
- ActivatedActivated by the Miami Dolphins.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Miami Dolphins.
- DraftedSelected by the Miami Dolphins in round 1, pick 5.
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About Tua Tagovailoa: Bio FAQ
How old is Tua Tagovailoa?
Tua Tagovailoa is 28 years old. He was born on March 2, 1998. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is Tua Tagovailoa?
Tua Tagovailoa is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 225 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.
How much does Tua Tagovailoa weigh?
Tua Tagovailoa weighs 225 pounds, his listed weight on the Atlanta Falcons roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Tua Tagovailoa wear?
Tua Tagovailoa wears number 1 for the Atlanta Falcons. He plays quarterback.
What position does Tua Tagovailoa play?
Tua Tagovailoa plays quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, wearing number 1. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does Tua Tagovailoa play for?
Tua Tagovailoa plays for the Atlanta Falcons as a quarterback.
Where did Tua Tagovailoa go to college?
Tua Tagovailoa played college football at Alabama, after attending St. Louis (HI).
Where is Tua Tagovailoa from?
Tua Tagovailoa went to high school in Hawaii, at St. Louis, before playing college football at Alabama.
When is Tua Tagovailoa's birthday?
Tua Tagovailoa's birthday is March 2. He was born on March 2, 1998 and is 28 years old.
How long has Tua Tagovailoa been in the NFL?
2026 is Tua Tagovailoa's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020. View his career statistics.
What teams has Tua Tagovailoa played for?
Tua Tagovailoa has played for the Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What year did Tua Tagovailoa enter the NFL?
Tua Tagovailoa entered the NFL in 2020. 2026 is his 7th season.
