The Falcoholic on Tua Tagovailoa

Tagovailoa sidelined Week 1 with severe back injury; preseason showed limited downfield aggression.

Tagovailoa's back injury is severe enough to sideline him for Week 1, described as being 'tighter than a clam with lockjaw.' During preseason, he showed limited willingness to push the ball downfield (ADoT of 3.3 vs. Rush's 6.3) and did not showcase his processing edge effectively. The drop-off from Tagovailoa to Rush is not as significant as it may appear given the similarities in their physical abilities and skill sets at this stage of their careers.

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