Tua Tagovailoa Injury: Will He Play Week 8? (2024 Fantasy Football)

Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for Tua Tagovailoa. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make fantasy football lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into this week. So, is Tua Tagovailoa playing in Week 8? Here’s what we know about Tua Tagovailoa‘s injury and his status for Week 8. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the probability of any injured player playing this week, including Tua Tagovailoa.

Fantasy Football Outlook: Will Tua Tagovailoa Play Week 8?

Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol, to start Sunday
Tua Tagovailoa has officially cleared concussion protocol and will start on Sunday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Tagovailoa will be officially activated off injured reserve before Sunday’s game. His return upgrades the entire Dolphins offense.

Ari Koslow

Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) upgraded to full participation Thursday
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) was upgraded to a full participant at Miami’s practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

It looks like Tagovailoa is gearing up to play this week. He was able to log a full practice session on Thursday, so now all that’s left for him to do is officially clear the final step of the NFL’s concussion protocol. He’s trending towards making his return in Week 8, which will significantly help the fantasy value of players like Tyreek Hill (foot), Jaylen Waddle (quad), and De’Von Achane.

Leo Sells

Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) trending towards playing Sunday
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) seems to be trending towards playing in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Tagovailoa recently returned to practice after missing many weeks with a concussion, but he is reportedly looking good and is trending towards playing in Week 8. We’ll get an official injury designation for him following Friday’s practice, and if he’s able to play on Sunday, that will be terrific news for players like Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and De’Von Achane against the Cardinals.

Leo Sells

Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) designated to return from IR
The Dolphins designated Tua Tagovailoa to return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Tagovailoa was expected to return to practice this week. He still needs to pass through concussion protocol, but as of now he is on track to return in Week 8 against the Cardinals.

Ari Koslow

Tua Tagovailoa expected to practice this week
Tua Tagovailoa is expected to return to practice this week and has a chance to play Week 8 vs the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Tagovailoa has reportedly been in “incredible spirits” and will get his first reps in practice since he suffered a concussion in Week 2. Obviously, the Dolphins will be proceeding with caution with their starting QB and while it isn’t certain that he will play in Week 8, it is good to see him moving in a positive direction.

Vince DiSilvio

Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) targeting Week 8 return
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is set to return to practice this week with the expectation of returning to start at quarterback in Week 8 for the Miami Dolphins according to Dianna Russini.

Fantasy Impact

Tagovailoa will hope to clear any remaining obstacles in practice this upcoming week for a Miami offense that has struggled mightily without the dynamic signal-caller behind center. Tagovailoa’s return immediately boosts the value of pass-catchers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in Week 8.

Chris Schommer

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