Ryan Tannehill (QB, MIA) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill had an up-and-down game between weather delays in week one, tossing for 230 yards and two touchdowns but throwing two interceptions against the Titans. He has been a matchup play for the majority of his career, and Tannehill has a good one against the Jets in week 2. The Jets were tied for the second most passing touchdowns allowed last season and gave up the fourth most fantasy points to quarterbacks in 2017. There is some talent in the Jets’ secondary; they have a quality second-year safety in Jamal Adams and brought in Trumaine Johnson as a free agent this offseason. The unit still leaves something to be desired as a whole and Tannehill could take advantage next week.

Going forward Tannehill has some juicy matchups. His next three games are against the Jets, Raiders, and Patriots. After that he runs into the Bengals, but Tannehill is usable as a streamer in these matchups. Kenny Stills looked like a dynamic number one receiver in week one against Tennessee and gives Tannehill a legitimate downfield threat in these coming weeks. He’s not a high ceiling play, but Tannehill is generally a safe option and isn’t facing tough opponents for a few weeks.