Ryan Tannehill Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Ryan Tannehill
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Age: 36
Weight: 207 lbs
Height: 6' 4"

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Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
80	1616	4	7	74

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by Spencer Babbitt

· Jul 25, 2023 · 2:00 AM EDT

TEN QB Ryan Tannehill - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Ryan Tannehill's 2022 numbers have to be taken with a grain of salt given he was frequently hobbled by injuries last season. Tannehill ended up missing five games entirely and was bothered by his ankle issue in several others. The end result was a lost season where Tannehill only managed 13.9 fantasy points per game, good for a low-end QB2 finish. Tannehill is now 35 and the Titans drafted Will Levis as a possible successor under center, but it appears that transition will have to wait at least one more year as Tannehill has been declared the unequivocal starter heading into training camp and the team's signing of DeAndre Hopkins signals they do not want to enter a full blown rebuild quite yet. Tannehill's calling card has always been his game management and efficient, low-volume passing. He still managed to finish fifth in the NFL at 7.8 yards per attempt last season, a sign that he still has some juice left in the tank as a passer. With Hopkins, Treylon Burks, and Chig Okonkwo available as pass catchers, Tannehill has a solid supporting cast and he could still be a workable QB2 if things fall into place.

Fantasy Downside
Tannehill returns to start behind a porous offensive line that is widely regarded as one of the NFL's worst, which is a concern given his injury issues last season and aforementioned age. Tannehill has never been a total statue, but he's not exactly a mobile QB either and it's safe to say his already limited rushing output will only fade as he gets older. The other fantasy concern for Tannehill lies in Tennessee's persistent run-first offensive philosophy, and Derrick Henry will be back to carry the load including 300+ rush attempts. The Titans finished 11th in total rush attempts last year, and that was with them frequently trailing due to poor backup QB play. Tannehill will have to maintain his high-level efficiency to produce box scores useful for fantasy managers.

2023 Bottom Line
Tannehill's fantasy relevance in 2023 will likely be limited to two-QB formats or superflex leagues. He is approaching the age where we would expect his efficiency to start to decline, but he still showed he can get the ball downfield at times last season and his shortcomings are somewhat mitigated by the limited offensive burden placed on the Titans' passing game. He is a QB2 for fantasy and can be left on waivers in most drafts.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Dec 15, 2022 · 12:10 PM EST

TEN QB Ryan Tannehill - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at Los Angeles Chargers
Ryan Tannehill had a fairly typical borderline QB1 performance in Week 14 against the Jaguars when he threw for 254 yards and two scores with one interception. Jacksonville is one of the league's best matchups for opposing QBs, which is a reminder that Tannehill has a limited fantasy ceiling even if he is an above-average real-life starter. Tannehill gets a small matchup downgrade this week when the Titans travel to LA to play the Chargers, who boast an average defense against opposing passers for fantasy purposes. Tannehill always brings some risk due to the Titans' heavy run-first tendencies and potential positive game script, but this week's game projects to be competitive, making Tannehill a decent streamer or spot-starter if you need a QB1.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Dec 08, 2022 · 12:59 PM EST

TEN QB Ryan Tannehill - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Ryan Tannehill had a typical game-manager type performance in Week 13 when he only attempted 22 passes and threw for 141 yards with one score in a tough matchup against the Eagles. Last week was a great reminder that the Titans would rather not depend on Tannehill's arm whenever possible, and he has a low weekly floor when the Titans face a tough defense or dominate on the scoreboard and lean into the running game. Tannehill does get a much easier matchup this week against Jacksonville, who rank among the worst defenses in the NFL at limiting fantasy production of opposing passers. Tannehill makes for a decent streaming or QB2 option this week.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Dec 01, 2022 · 3:30 PM EST

TEN QB Ryan Tannehill - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 at Philadelphia Eagles
Ryan Tannehill had a nondescript Week 12 when he threw for 291 scoreless yards and didn't turn the ball over. Tannehill's efficiency was solid as he only needed 35 attempts to log nearly 300 yards, posting a strong 8.6 YPA on the day. However, the fact remains that if Tannehill isn't finding the end zone, he's not going to be useful for fantasy. He will have a difficult time doing that this week on the road in Philadelphia with the Eagles ranking as the single toughest matchup for opposing passers according to schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed. The Titans will likely have to rely on Tannehill's arm more than they would like in this one, but he still only slots in as a QB2 in a brutal road matchup.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Nov 25, 2022 · 2:37 PM EST

TEN QB Ryan Tannehill - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Ryan Tannehill had one of his better fantasy performances in Week 11 when he tossed two touchdowns and completed several other long passes to rack up 333 yards on only 27 attempts. The uptick in efficiency was reminiscent of Tannehill's early seasons in Tennessee when the Titans leaned heavily on the run but would take occasional shots downfield to open up opposing defenses. The return of Treylon Burks looks like a boost to Tannehill's efficiency as he has upside no one else in the Titans' pass catching crew can match. In Week 12, the Titans host the Bengals and their solid pass defense. Tannehill is unlikely to repeat last week's efficiency in this matchup, but he still makes for a solid QB2 for fantasy managers.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Nov 16, 2022 · 11:41 AM EST

TEN QB Ryan Tannehill - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 at Green Bay Packers
Ryan Tannehill had a solid performance coming off an ankle injury in Week 10 when he threw for 255 yards on 30 pass attempts and found the end zone twice through the air. Tannehill is back practicing in full this week, which is a good sign for his mobility and his recovery from the ankle issue that kept him on the sideline in Weeks 8 and 9. This week Tannehill will travel to Lambeau Field to take on a Packers defense that has been tough on opposing passers this season for fantasy purposes. Tannehill always faces the prospect of limited volume and the Titans will likely try to lean on Derrick Henry in Green Bay, but he looks like a solid QB2 play back at full health.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Nov 11, 2022 · 12:32 PM EST

TEN QB Ryan Tannehill - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 vs. Denver Broncos
Ryan Tannehill looks set to return as the starting QB in Tennessee this weekend against the Broncos. Tannehill sat out the last two games with an ankle issue. While it is clear he's still not 100% healthy, Tannehill is ready to take the field again even with reduced mobility. Tannehill will be a tough sell in fantasy facing off with a tough defense while hobbled, but his return is great news for the Titans' passing game as Malik Willis showed virtually nothing as a passer in two starts.