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.
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.
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.
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.
Week 8 at Houston Texans
Ryan Tannehill will sit out Week 8 against the Texans due to an ankle injury.
Week 7 vs. Indianapolis Colts
Ryan Tannehill is operating as a game manager for a Tennessee team that loves to run the ball as much as possible, meaning his fantasy status hinges on him being extremely efficient. The Titans have only thrown the ball 30 times in one game this season. Tannehill has had some efficient performances this year, but his floor is extremely low on such limited volume. Tannehill is currently ninth in the league at 7.7 yards per attempt, but he's only 26th in passing yards and has six passing touchdowns in five games. Those numbers add up to a QB2 in fantasy, and that's exactly what he will be for Week 7 against the Colts.
Week 5 at Washington Commanders
Ryan Tannehill ranks seventh among QBs with 7.8 yards per attempt on the season, but his raw volume stats are preventing him from being a consistent fantasy player. Tannehill currently ranks 28th in pass attempts, 25th in passing yards, and 28th in air yards. The Titans are leaning even more heavily into their run-first ways without a receiving talent like A.J. Brown on the roster, and Tannehill's fantasy production simply cannot keep up on such limited volume. Now Tannehill has lost rookie first-round pick Treylon Burks to turf toe, meaning he will have to rely heavily on Robert Woods, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and Kyle Phillips in the passing game. Even in a plus matchup against the Washington secondary, Tannehill is only a QB2 in fantasy.
Week 4 at Indianapolis Colts
After a brutal Week 2, Ryan Tannehill posted another typical passing line on Sunday by registering 264 yards, two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing), and an interception on only 27 attempts. Tannehill remains capable of posting efficient passing lines in the yardage department, but he needs to throw touchdowns to be fantasy relevant as he cannot rely on short rushing scores every week, particularly when sharing the backfield with a healthy Derrick Henry. Tannehill gets a mediocre matchup this week against a Colts defense that has been roughly average against opposing passer so far this year. Tannehill is a decent start in 2-QB leagues but he makes for a tough streaming option in most formats this week.
Week 3 vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Ryan Tannehill had a miserable Week 2 as he was constantly harassed by the vicious Buffalo defense and was eventually replaced by Malik Willis as the game got out of hand in the second half. The result was a line of 11-for-20 passing for 117 yards and a pair of interceptions. The Bills are one of the tougher defenses in the league, but Tannehill has failed to establish a consistent connection with anyone in his limited arsenal of weapons through two weeks. The good news is he gets an easier matchup this week with the Raiders coming to town in Week 3, and the Titans continue to work talented rookie Treylon Burks onto the field with more frequency. Tannehill is back on the QB2 radar despite the rough showing last week, but he is tough to trust in single-QB formats.
Week 2 at Buffalo Bills
Ryan Tannehill actually had a solid performance despite the Titans falling to the Giants in Week 1. Tannehill completed 20-of-33 passes for 266 yards and two touchdowns, a stat line reminiscent of his 2019 and 2020 seasons. Tannehill's performance is more impressive when you recognize that many of his targets went to the likes of Kyle Phillips (nine targets), Dontrell Hilliard (four targets), and Geoff Swaim (four targets). Tannehill did connect with rookie first-round pick Treylon Burks for three catches on five targets on limited snaps, but he could not get anything going with Robert Woods, who finished with a single catch on two targets. The overall lack of talent in the Tennessee skill group cuts into Tannehill's weekly ceiling, and he will face a much more difficult matchup in Week 2 traveling to play in Buffalo's home opener against a stout Bills defense. Tannehill's Week 1 performance was promising, but the big downgrade in matchup makes him an uninspiring QB2 for Week 2.
