Tua Tagovailoa Fantasy Week 16: Projections, Points and Stats vs. 49ers

In Week 16 (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), QB Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins will play the San Francisco 49ers, who have the second-ranked pass defense in the league (181 yards allowed per game).

With Tagovailoa's next game versus the 49ers, should you consider him for your DFS lineup? Scroll down for more stats and information.

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Tagovailoa vs. 49ers Game Info

• Matchup: Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers
• Game Day: December 22, 2024
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 14.3
• Projected Passing Yards: 243.65
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.45
• Projected Rushing Yards: 5.38
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.04

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Tagovailoa Fantasy Performance

• Among players at the QB position, Tagovailoa is currently the 21st-ranked player in fantasy (38th overall), with 169.0 total fantasy points (16.9 per game).
• Through his last three games, Tagovailoa has connected on 99-of-133 throws for 892 yards, with five passing touchdowns and three interceptions, resulting in 52.5 total fantasy points (17.5 per game).
• Tagovailoa has posted 104.5 fantasy points (20.9 per game) in his last five games, as he's racked up 1,497 yards on 156-of-209 passing, with 12 touchdowns and three picks. As a runner, he's tacked on seven rushing yards on six carries.
• The high point of Tagovailoa's season as a fantasy producer came against the New England Patriots in Week 12, as he tallied 28.5 fantasy points by rushing for -2 yards on three attempts.
• From a fantasy perspective, Tua Tagovailoa's game versus the Houston Texans last week was his worst of the year, as he posted 3.8 fantasy points. He passed for 196 yards and one touchdown, and threw three picks on the day.

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49ers Defensive Performance

• San Francisco has allowed one player to register more than 300 yards passing in a game this season.
• A total of 12 players have thrown for at least one TD versus the 49ers this year.
• A total of five players have thrown for at least two TDs versus San Francisco this year.
• The 49ers have not allowed more than two passing touchdowns to an opposing quarterback this year.
• A total of three players have recorded over 100 yards receiving in a game versus San Francisco this season.
• A total of 14 players have caught a TD pass versus the 49ers this year.
• A total of three players have hauled in more than one TD pass versus San Francisco this year.
• The 49ers have given up more than 100 yards on the ground to three players this year.
• San Francisco has given up at least one rushing TD to 15 players this year.
• The 49ers have allowed at least two rushing TDs to three players this year.

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