Ryan Tannehill (QB, TEN) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

4 years ago by Antonio Losada

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BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~120 Overall

CURRENT ADP: ~142

ANALYSIS: Ryan Tannehill was a complete fantasy afterthought during the 2019 draft season. He had finished as fantasy's QB23 in 2018 and was projected to be a backup for the Titans. Tannehill had never been a quality fantasy starter previously and Tennessee was not expected to have a very productive passing game. All of that made sense back then, considering Tannehill's past performances as the quarterback of the Miami Dolphins from 2012 to 2018. The best he ever finished a season was as the 2014 QB8 (279.5 fantasy points), and he regressed non-stop after that year.

In Week 7 of the 2019 season, though, Tannehill took over as the starter for the Titans and completely exceeded expectations the rest of the way. He scored 19-plus fantasy points in all but one game from Weeks 7 through 16. He threw at least two TD passes in all but one outing during that span and even threw for 300 yards three times. As a bonus, he also rushed for four TDs during that stretch. He also took the team on his back at times, throwing 12 TD passes with three interceptions when the Titans were playing from behind.

Tannehill threw for just 372 yards in three postseason games as the Titans heavily rode Derrick Henry to a surprising AFC Championship Game appearance, but you should not be concerned, as Tennessee will display more offensive balance when play begins again. The Titans will continue to lean on Henry first and foremost, but the ultra-efficient Tannehill had a 70.3 completion percentage last year and will make the most of his throws again.

Tannehill has an ADP of 142 and QB17 while projecting (per PFF) to finish the season as a QB1 in fantasy leagues racking up 278.2 points over a full 16-game season. The value here is massive, with the QB projecting to 3,680+ yards, 23 TDs to just 9 INTs, and even 4 rushing touchdowns. Target Tannehill earlier than his ADP shows and get yourself a QB1 for 2020.