The Miami Dolphins (1-6) will visit the Atlanta Falcons (3-3) in Week 8. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Tua Tagovailoa.
Is Tua Tagovailoa Playing in Week 8?
Update: Early Sunday morning, CBS Insider Jonathan Jones reported that Tua was suffering from an illness but is still expected to start in Week 8.
The Dolphins added Tua Tagovailoa to the injury report with an illness today but he is still expected to start vs. Falcons
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) October 26, 2025
Tagovailoa is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Dolphins’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Tua Tagovailoa in Week 8?
Consecutive three-interception games aren’t ideal in any circumstance, but if this was a Jameis Winston all-or-nothing game plan, I’d be willing to swallow the risk for the reward.
But it’s not.
Tua Tagovailoa has posted a sub-7.0 aDOT in both of those dreadful games, and without much in the way of playmakers, the ceiling outcome isn’t nearly enough to outweigh the tremendous risk.
You could try to sell me on the weatherproof nature of this game, but there weren’t issues in Week 6 at Los Angeles (three interceptions) or for the season opener at Indianapolis (114 pass yards and two interceptions).
Tagovailoa shouldn’t be starting for you in anything but two-QB formats where you’re locked into him without any sort of ability to move off of it – he might not be the man in Miami for long, even with a contract that extends through the 2028 season.
Not. Ideal.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Tagovailoa’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Tagovailoa is projected to score 10.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Tagovailoa to throw for 151 yards and 1.0 passing touchdowns with 0.4 interceptions. Tagovailoa could also add 4 rushing yards on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Dolphins at Falcons
Since the Falcons play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 8 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
