Is Tua Tagovailoa playing on Sunday vs. Browns? Latest on Dolphins QB for Fantasy Football Week 17

On Sunday, Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins are scheduled to take on the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Stadium in their penultimate game of the 2024 regular season.

The Dolphins have several injury concerns, including their quarterback, who's dealing with a hip injury. The 26-year-old has already missed four games this season due to a head injury and could miss another on Sunday.

Given his extensive injury history, Miami may be inclined to keep him out. However, the decision likely won't only be dependent on the severity of Tagovailoa's ailment.

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Tua Tagovailoa injury update: Should I start QB in Fantasy Football?

Tua Tagovailoa has been a limited participant in practice throughout the week due to his hip injury. His status for the game in Cleveland was officially listed as doubtful on the Dolphins' final injury report.

The quarterback is reportedly pushing to play. However, the decision may rely on whether Miami still has a chance of earning a postseason berth. The visitors are 7-8 heading into the game.

They could be out of the race for a spot in the playoffs if the Los Angeles Chargers beat the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos upstage the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday.

If both teams secure their postseason berth, it's best to avoid starting Tagovailoa in Fantasy Football Championship Week.

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Tua Tagovailoa stats: How has QB fared this season?

When Tua Tagovailoa has been on the field, he's been stellar for the Dolphins. He has completed a career-best 72.9% of his pass attempts for 2,867 passing yards with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The quarterback's interception rate of 1.8% is his lowest since his rookie season.

The difference in production for Miami's offense with and without him is astonishing. In the 11 games he played this season, the Dolphins have averaged 24.1 points per game. In the four games he missed, they scored 10 points on average.

Tagovailoa is Miami's MVP. Without him under center, their high-powered offense is a shadow of itself. So if the Dolphins still have a chance of earning a playoff berth when their game against the Browns kicks off on Sunday, expect him to start.