Fantasy Football storylines to watch in Week 9: Houston, we have a problem (without Stefon Diggs)

If I’ve learned anything over the last two months, it’s that context matters.

My oldest son came home with his report card earlier this month, and I could already tell he didn’t want to show me. Sure enough, he was behind in a couple of subjects. Hey, I wasn’t the perfect kid in grade school, either. But, in talking to him, I learned that his problem wasn’t that he didn’t get the material. He was rushing through it. After sitting with him a bit, he reworked a few assignments and got his grades back up. All’s well that ends well, at least for now.

After eight weeks, you might be one of those managers not wanting to show off your roster like you did back in August. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve memorized every unlucky incident or decision that’s befallen you. But, like the top storylines from Week 8, instead of focusing on the result, let’s walk through the underlying mechanics to find the actionable takeaways we can use so we can compete with the rest of our leagues.

Tua (and the Dolphins offense) is back!

A 234-yard outing doesn’t sound all that exciting for a QB. It comes off as a more ho-hum performance than anything else on the surface. But one thing’s for sure. Miami’s offense has its swagger back.

At first glance, a 30-yard completion to Tyreek Hill should be normal for the Dolphins. However, none of the WRs have made a reception on a pass of more than 20 air yards since Week 1. Of course, one throw doesn’t make up an entire offense (ask Anthony Richardson). But the quickness that’s defined the Dolphins’ passing game isn’t limited to pass-catchers.

Tua Tagovailoa (Week 8): 2.16 (average time to throw), 0.27 (EPA per dropback)

Tyler Huntley: 2.61, -0.25

Skylar Thompson (as a starter): 2.84, -0.49

Per TruMedia, Tagovailoa’s deep shot to Tyreek took 1.7 seconds for him to pull the trigger. Similarly, Tagovailoa hooked up with Jaylen Waddle for 20 yards in the third quarter 1.2 seconds after the snap. Anticipatory throws…

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Publish date : 2024-10-30 15:23:35

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