In my Week 7 Dynasty Stock Watch last season, I recommended to hold Tua Tagovailoa if your team was in win-now mode and also to buy him if you were in a rebuild or superflex. At that time in mid-October 2021, Tagovailoa's dynasty value was essentially at an all-time low. He was adequate in 2020 and to that point in 2021, he hadn't done much. His 2021 season wasn't anything special either, as he finished as the 24th-best QB in fantasy points per game.
Now, it’s entirely possible that Tua’s monster Week 2 game against the Ravens could be the best game of his career and that’s giving him the benefit of the doubt that he could play another 10 years. Not many quarterbacks throw six touchdowns or go for 469 yards in a game—let alone in the same game. Rather than pat myself on the back or pull the “I told you so” card for my call, it’s better to emphasize that all players have peaks and valleys. This is likely the mountaintop and you should enjoy the view while it lasts if you’re a Tagovailoa manager.
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