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Tua Tagovailoa or Josh Downs

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Tua Tagovailoa

Tua Tagovailoa

QBAtlanta Falcons ATL
Josh Downs

Josh Downs

WRIndianapolis Colts IND
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Tagovailoa over Downs

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Tua Tagovailoa

Tua Tagovailoa at Pittsburgh: Demanding Road Test in Falcons Debut

Tagovailoa was officially named Atlanta's Week 1 starter following a solid preseason finale, with Michael Penix Jr. ruled out due to a knee injury. Taking over the Falcons' offense alongside weapons like Drake London and Kyle Pitts Sr., Tagovailoa brings veteran experience to the huddle, though questions linger regarding his snap-to-whistle comfort after a compressed summer transition.

From a fantasy standpoint, expectations should be tempered in a projected defensive battle in Pittsburgh. Our models project Tua for approximately 158 passing yards and 1.2 touchdowns (12.4 fantasy points), reflecting minimal rushing contribution and a conservative game script. Rostered in just 3% of leagues, he is best left on fantasy benches outside of Superflex formats.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Downs over Tagovailoa

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Josh Downs

Josh Downs vs. Ravens — Slot upside in a high-scoring opener, pending calf status

Josh Downs enters Week 1 listed as questionable due to a calf issue sustained late in August, though reports labeled the injury minor and precautionary. Downs remains the primary slot receiver working alongside Keenan Allen in a passing offense led by Daniel Jones. Fantasy managers should check back often for the latest news and updates on his status before kickoff.

Facing Baltimore at home in a potentially high-scoring matchup, Downs brings solid PPR appeal if cleared. Our projections expect around five receptions on seven targets for 47 receiving yards. While rostered in 88% of leagues, just 14% of managers are starting him amid the calf concern, making him a viable Flex option if active.


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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Tua Tagovailoa
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Josh Downs
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Tua Tagovailoa
OWN
 
3%
+1.01 compared to last week
START
 
0%
+0.26 compared to last week
OWN/START Josh Downs
OWN
87%
+0.71 compared to last week
START
13%
-0.19 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Tua Tagovailoa
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Josh Downs
36th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Tua Tagovailoa

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts don't even rank him among QB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 26th with 160.70 total points (9.45 avg).
  • Currently 273.54 points behind the leader: Matthew Stafford
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 9.5.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 2660 (156.47 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 20 (1.18 per game) and is currently ranked 22nd among QB.
  • Top 3 in interceptions with 15 (0.88 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -380, TDs: EVEN, INTs: +6
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 2000, PASS TDS: 13, RUSH YDS: 45, RUSH TDS: 0
Breakdown Josh Downs

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 37th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 52nd with 79.40 total points (4.41 avg).
  • Currently 229.9 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.4 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 35th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 38th among WR.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 4, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 53rd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 54th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -5, Rec Yards: -181 Rec TDs: -1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 72, REC YDS: 750, REC TDS: 4
Next Up Health Check
Injury Tua Tagovailoa

No Injury Reported

Injury Josh Downs

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Tua Tagovailoa

Week 1
Atlanta Falcons @ Pittsburgh Steelers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.17372.0630165134.48
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 7th with 141.00 total points (7.83 avg).
  • Currently 86 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.8.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in turnovers with 27 (1.59 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 13th in rush defense with 2021 (118.88 per game).
  • Ranked 30th in pass defense with 4676 (275.06 per game).
  • Top 6 in sacks with 48 (2.82 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 15 (0.88 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 18 in points against with 22.76 per game and currently ranked 17th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 3 (0.18 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +66.36, Turnovers: -4 Sacks: +6, INTs: EVEN, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.02,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.2, YDS/G: 379.3
Matchups Josh Downs

Week 1
Indianapolis Colts VS Baltimore Ravens

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.41383.2920113023.94
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 93.00 total points (5.47 avg).
  • Currently 134 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.5.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in rush defense with 1891 (111.24 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 29th in pass defense with 4625 (272.06 per game).
  • Top 18 in points against with 23.41 per game and currently ranked 18th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 16th in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +70.61, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -26, INTs: EVEN, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.15,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 40, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.9, YDS/G: 376.8
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Tua Tagovailoa
7.65
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Josh Downs
15.77
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Tua Tagovailoa
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2020 MIA 10 1814 64% 11 5 87.1 109 3 1
2021 MIA 13 2653 68% 16 10 90.1 128 3 1
2022 MIA 13 3548 65% 25 8 105.5 70 0 1
2023 MIA 16 4624 69% 29 14 101.1 74 0 5
2024 MIA 11 2867 73% 19 7 101.4 49 0 2
2025 MIA 14 2660 68% 20 15 88.5 43 0 1
ON PACE 63 11970 68% 90 68 88.5 194 0 5
3-YEAR AVG 14 3450 69% 23 12 96.6 64 0 3
Totals 79 18365 68% 121 60 95.9 498 6 11
Career Josh Downs
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 IND 16 98 68 771 11.3 2 0 0 0 0
2024 IND 14 107 72 803 11.2 5 1 12 12 0
2025 IND 16 93 60 576 9.6 4 2 -2 -1 0
ON PACE 72 419 270 2592 9.6 18 9 -9 -1 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 99 67 717 10.8 4 1 3 3.3 0
Totals 48 298 200 2150 10.8 11 3 10 3.3 0
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