DKNetwork Logo DKNetwork Logo
Will Tua Tagovailoa play in NFL Week 8?

Will Tua Tagovailoa play in NFL Week 8?

DraftKings Fantasy Advice NFL NFL DFS Featured

Published:

By: Alex Hunter

After missing four straight games with a concussion, Tagovailoa ($6,100) is nearing a return. The Dolphins have designated the quarterback to return from injured reserve and while Tagovailoa still needs to pass through concussion protocol, he is “tracking” to return Sunday vs. the Cardinals, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Miami’s offense has fallen off a cliff with Tagovailoa sidelined, averaging only 10 PPG and if he returns, it will be huge news for the team. Before suffering the concussion in Week 2, Tagovailoa was averaging a strong 7.8 yards per pass across his first two starts of the season. Furthermore, he threw for 29 touchdowns and a league-high 4,624 passing yards last season. Overall, Tagovailoa produced an efficient 0.46 FPTS per dropback over the last two seasons.

Tagovailoa’s return will specifically be massive for both Tyreek Hill ($7,000) and Jayden Waddle ($5,400), who have struggled mightily with their quarterback sidelined. With Tagovailoa only available for two of the Dolphins’ six games this season, Hill and Waddle rank outside the top-40 in FPTS among receivers. Last season, Hill finished second and Waddle finished 31st in the category with Tagovailoa missing no games.

The Dolphins draw a terrific matchup vs. the Cardinals on Sunday, who are allowing the second-most yards per pass (7.8) and if Tagovailoa is under center, the quarterback, Hill and Waddle will all be compelling options for season-long and DFS.

With Tagovailoa trending towards returning, the Dolphins are a three-point favorite over Arizona and this game carries a high total of 47.5 points on the DraftKings Sportsbook.

The Crown Is Yours: Sign up for DraftKings and experience the ultimate host for games and betting experiences!

All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is Hunta512) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.

Alex Hunter
Alex Hunter is an avid DFS player and sports handicapper, who has been a proud member of the DraftKings Network team since 2020. He is a data-driven analyst, who earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Worcester State University and has been in the sports content business for nearly a decade, covering the NBA, NFL and PGA TOUR. Alex is a diehard Boston Celtics fan, who loves to be on the golf course when he isn’t grinding lineups or producing content. For all of Alex’s work or if you need any lineup advice, be sure to follow him @Hunta512 on X.
Disclaimer

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is Hunta512) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.