The Dolphins have now raised more than $63 million of the $75 million committed toward helping fight the disease and supporting those impacted by cancer. 1 spot, college players obviously dont get to choose where they play. The matchup at Dallas is tough, but Trevor Lawrence just lit up that defense for 34 Fantasy points in Week 15. Thats on the coaches. They recorded two interceptions, one touchdown, three sacks and allowed just 13 points for a whopping 17 fantasy points and their third top-three finish of the year. Quickly compare stats, fantasy rankings and points to find out which player is a better option in your fantasy football league. Gallup is a risky play as the teams No. He played injured all season long witha brace on his knee. Moreau would be next up on Las Vegas depth chart. And don't forget to check out Heath Cummings'quarterback previewfor more help with matchup notes, Week 16 numbers to know and more. 11:02 am ET. That always works. He certainly isnt start-worthy right now and is droppable except in the deepest of leagues. Carson Wentz and Jared Goff had fifth-year options extended but the biggest mistakes the Eagles and Rams made months later were massive extensions. Give One and Done Cousins more money! The Panthers have allowed just one quarterback to score more than 15 Fantasy points against them in their past four outings, and Goff will be tough to trust on the road again. You may have noticed, our Who Should I Draft? Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football? three veteran backup offensive linemen, including at least one who could challenge to start at right tackle; 5). Kirk Cousins or Tua Tagovailoa? And per overthecap.com, that franchise tag now projects to be $41.8 million. As a player, Im looking whats happening in the structure, system and play-calling versus the stats - 3.8 (yards) per carry and Tony Pollard had 4.5, so he should start. Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. He led his side to a 3-1 start before missing a few games due to concussion. He caught all three passes for 32 yards and scored twice, finishing as the TE2 for the week in half PPR. section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-16-start-em-sit-em-quarterbacks-kirk-cousins-tua-tagovailoa-can-lead-you-to-finals | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | In his ninth season (third in Minnesota), Cousins completed 68% of his passes for 4,265 yards and a career-high 35 touchdowns. He has often been criticized for his arm strength and his inability to throw long passes. Tagovailoa has been solid since returning from injury and is QB12 on a per-game basis since Week 6. The reality is he hasnt posted more than seven fantasy points since before the Jaguars Week 7 bye and remains highly touchdown-dependent. He has one game all season with double-digit fantasy points and is a low-end RB3 this week against the Colts. But for the Dolphins, this decision should be easier than the one the Giants made before last season. Tagovailoa has been solid since returning from injury and is QB12 on a per-game basis since Week 6. And the 2024 free agent quarterback class is neither great nor deep, assuming (and its safe to assume) that Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts will either sign long-term contracts or have their fifth-year options picked up in the months ahead. Other websites require paid memberships to compare more than two players at once, but at RotoBaller it's all free. That would be a reason to buy more time. Devin Singletary led the backfield with 15 carries for 44 yards while Breida saw nine carries for 26 yards and tacked on two catches for 29 yards and a touchdown. I don't expect Minshew to replicate that, but he could be the fifth quarterback this season to top 20 points against Dallas. Wild Card Round. In two games with DeVante Parker healthy during Tua's starts, Tagovailoa has posted. Some think it will take $35-$40 million a season to sign Daniel Jones, now. Never one to shy away from a topic, Smith took on the Cowboys second-round playoff demise vs. the 49ers with his trademark candor, partially blaming the Dallas coaching staff. When comparing the players, we show you our rankings, projections, recent news and strength of schedule side-by-side for you to compare each player. Fantasy Football Week 16 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Kirk Cousins, Tua Tagovailoa can lead you to finals The QBs you want in your playoff lineup in Week 16, and who to avoid . Heres a reality check for everyone. Never had a situation occur where I staggered off the field like that.. (And Trubisky is a fringe starter.). Everybody else is expendable. Our goal is to put out the highest-quality content and tools. (It could end up being several million lower, or possibly a bit higher.). Through the first five weeks, they allowed 32.6 points per game. On the season, Kirk Cousins is the QB10 . MIN -3.5 Coach Mike McDaniel noted Wednesday that Tagovailoa (concussion) has yet to be cleared for football activities and won't play in Sunday's playoff opener against the Bills, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. So youre looking at 1). O/U 49.5, TB -6.5 Whether theyre certain if they want him to be their quarterback in 2024 will become a lot clearer two months from Thursday. Lowry to miss 10th game in row; Dragic released, Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Miami area sports - only $1 a month. Tua missed multiple games during last season after suffering two separate concussions and he wasnt cleared for their first-round playoff loss to Buffalo. Tua Tagovailoa goes head to head against Joe Burrow on Thursday night if his back is up to it after a bruising AFC East win over the powerhouse Bills. . Can't decide between a few players? He caught four of seven passes for 43 yards without Jamal Agnew and D.J. Yes, head coach McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier must take into consideration multiple concussions and general concern about Tua's long-term durability. In the regular season, Tua Tagovailoa was one of only 2 quarterbacks with a 5-passing-touchdown game, along with Patrick Mahomes. He only had 16 Fantasy points against the Jets and has now scored 16 points or less in all six road outings. We hope you enjoy! The Commanders haven't allowed a quarterback to score more than 19 Fantasy points since Week 10, but I still trust Purdy to be successful once again. They all focused more on work habits and watched how he approached the game., On his reported shaky relationship with his hometown Pensacola, where he attended his fathers funeral last weekend: One thing I havent done to my hometown is I havent embarrassed it. We just have to get what it takes and do what it took for us to get through, Smith said. They have since turned a corner and have allowed just 14.5 points per game over the last six weeks. It's 100% free! If hes great and healthy next season, that likely would mean an average salary potentially in that $41 million range. "Thats why I respect the Jim Browns of the world, Tony Dorsetts and the guys that came before me. I expect him to come crashing back down to earth this week, as the matchup wont be so kind. He remains the only member of Gang Green you can trust for week-to-week fantasy production with Michael Carter out. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins vs. Giants. He started two games for the Eagles in 2021 (without A.J. Jones struggled in Week 15 at Washington with only nine Fantasy points, but prior to that he scored at least 19 points in four of his previous five games. All free! So you weigh those and you press forward and you make the best decision possible for the organization.". That's not good. INDIANAPOLIS Mike McDaniel indicated at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday that the club will probably take time perhaps all the time permitted before finalizing a decision on Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option. O/U 48, MIA -4.5 Williams saw a season-high 15 carries for 65 yards and caught five of five targets for 18 yards last week. He and Burrow could make TNF fun this week. The Dolphins D/ST scored 23 points last week against Cam Newton and the Panthers. Tua Tagovailoa or Kirk Cousins . Eric Rowe or a different third safety. He falls outside of the flex-worthy conversation moving forward barring an injury to Freeman. Plus injuries to Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, Trevor Lawrence, Russell Wilson, Mike White, Ryan Tannehill and Kenny Pickett could make things even trickier. This week, the Dolphins face the Giants who have been above average against fantasy quarterbacks, but are not a matchup Im necessarily avoiding. Kirk Cousins; Tua Tagovailoa; Dan Snyder investigation; Fournette released; Tua Dolphins contract; . Once you compare NFL players, the tool provides you with our fantasy football recommendation on who you should start or sit. Don't have an account? a starting-caliber cornerback; 7). Learn how your comment data is processed. Thats not what a Florida doctor took out, state says, 3,200-year-old tomb filled with gold treasure unearthed in Armenia, photos show, Why UMs Van Dyke appears better positioned to return to 2021 form; feedback from a coach, Marlins trade addition dealing with injury. This game has a projected total of 49.5 points, according to Caesars Sportsbook and Casino, and we'll see if Rodgers can keep up with the Dolphins. Try selecting a different location. This is a common question we all ask ourselves during fantasy football draft season. We all get dinged. Aiyuk should be a solid WR2 with upside this week. And if Tagovailoa sustains multiple concussions, doctors likely would keep him sidelined for a significant period of time anyway. He caught four of eight passes for 46 yards his worst fantasy performance since before the Jets Week 6 bye. Since returning from injury in Week 6, Tagovailoa has been the QB10 on a per-week basis, averaging 18.4 fantasy points per game (fppg). Tua Tagovailoa played well in Week 1 against New England with 270 passing yards and a touchdown for 16 Fantasy points, and we'll see if he can do better than that this week. I would tell any player hearing comparisons to the 1995, 1993, 1992 Super Bowl championship team, if you want to change the narrative, go win. Goff was on his way to another disappointing road game in Week 15 at the Jets before he connected with tight end Brock Wright late in the fourth quarter for a 51-yard touchdown. Renfrow bounced back after a quiet Week 11 and caught eight of nine targets for 134 yards in the Raiders Thanksgiving game against the Cowboys. Setting your fantasy football lineups each week can be hard, especially with four teams on bye. The Dolphins are $16.4 million over the salary cap and will need to restructure several contracts, and make several cuts, to create enough room to sign: 1). Still, Smith should get enough from DK Metcalf and the rest of his supporting cast of Marquise Goodwin, Noah Fant and Kenneth Walker III to be successful in this matchup. It would be unfathomable if the Dolphins exercised Noah Igbonighenes $11.5 million option for 2024. 1 defense against fantasy wide receivers. The Ravens vs. Chargers should be one of the most exciting games of the week, and Jackson is the entire Ravens offense right now. Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. In addition to sorting out Cousins situation, Adofo-Mensah and the Vikings have calls to make on the futures of players like running back Dalvin Cook, safety Harrison Smith, and wide receiver Adam Thielen while also working on an extension with wide receiver Justin Jefferson. He put up 23 fantasy points against the Bills and Panthers, but struggled against the the Chiefs, Buccaneers and Seahawks. Details and takeaways, How Vincent, Lowry compare as starters; where things stand with Lowry, Heat. tool gives you advice on who to draft. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and Twitter @schadjoe. Sunday, January 8, 1:43 PM. That gap is too big. Bourne has been solid four of the last eight games and is coming off of his best game of the year. He did struggle in the first meeting between these two teams in which he was also without Dalvin Cook and completed 25 of 34 attempts for 275 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He should rebound this week in a possible shootout on the road. Cmon. Cousins is the more experienced of the two, and has been playing for ten and a half years. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Heinicke may not get to that level, but he should get to the mid-20s as he has three times this season. Boyd is clearly the odd man out on the Bengals wide receiver depth chart. His workload gives him high floor, especially with tight end Darren Waller likely to miss this game against Washington. I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Jamey Eisenberg has his Start and Sit calls for QB here. The Vikings will play the Arizona Cardinals next and we expect him and Justin Jefferson to score a lot of points. Burkhead has seen an increased workload of late, but hasnt done much with it. The Packers have a club option on Jordan Love, and likely wont allow him to leave. K. Cousins QB MIN @ BAL Actual FP: 21.58. delaying the decision a year and end up potentially having his salary and cap hit enormously higher than that. I don't want Kirk Cousins, but you are delusional if you think Tua Tagovailoa is better than Kirk Cousins: Tua's stats in 20 starts (2 seasons): 4,358 26 TDs 15 INTs. Higbee was an afterthought in the Rams passing attack last week against the Packers. Not affiliated with the National Football League (NFL). He didnt have the opportunity to have big, explosive plays. " Ads help us pay RotobBaller's award-winning writers as much as possible they are vital to the site's operations and team. Copyright 2023 Action Network Inc, All Rights Reserved.Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | AdChoices. The other alternative, of course, is giving Tagovailoa a long-term deal next offseason. Jets. Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Justin Herbert is the obvious exception, but as a rule Tagovailoa's passing efficiency compares pretty favorably to the other other second- and third-year passers. When it came down to playoff time, we had to elevate our game and mindset. These are the points that the expert highlights to fix the Cowboys: * Jones should have learned from Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who hired two good . He, Jeudy and Noah Fant will continue to be hampered by Teddy Bridgewater and this low-volume Broncos passing offense. He has just two games all season with double-digit fantasy points in half PPR and isnt an attractive start, even with the Jaguars on deck in Week 13. As I said above, I'm not ready to give up on Tua just yet. It feels unlikely at this point in the week that we see Darren Waller in the Raiders Week 13 matchup against Washington. Our PPR projections show that Kirk Cousins is projected to score 23.9 points this week while Tua Tagovailoa is projected to score 0.0 points. Heinicke may not get to that level, but he should get to the mid-20s as he has three times this season. If the Dolphins decline the Tagovailoa fifth-year option and hes injured or plays poorly next season, you could hope that a surprising starting option will become available next spring, because that sometimes happens, as is the case with Derek Carr this offseason. Below are some players at each position you should start for Week 13 of the NFL season, as well as some players you should consider sitting based on matchups, injuries and trends. They are a firm sit this week in this negative matchup. Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! Not sure who to draft? Theyre a good reflection where Im headed as I age. These days you yell at kids,they may call their momma., On Florida Gators' recent lack of success: We have to patient and give the new coach a chance for 3, 4 recruiting classes. But assuming that is a huge risk. There is no position in sport more important than quarterback. The Dolphins play host to the Falcons in Week 7 and their playoff schedule, should he figure things out, includes the Jets and Titans. Win big with RotoBaller. Cousins completed 17 of 20 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-13 win over the Bears. Ill tell you right now I dont know a football player who hasnt had at least one (concussion), Smith said. McKissic exploded in Week 12 and posted seven carries for 40 yards, five catches for 26 yards and a pair of touchdowns one on the ground and another through the air. 3 VOTES. This story was originally published February 27, 2023, 2:29 PM. Obviously, the seventh-ranked quarterback, Cousins, made it. 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