Marcus Mariota or Tua TagovailoaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Marcus Mariota is listed out as of October 12, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Marcus Mariota is a Washington Commanders quarterback who averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025. Tua Tagovailoa is a Miami Dolphins quarterback who averaged 11.5 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBWashington Commanders#31 QB

Marcus Mariota

PPG

12.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,695

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

297

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

QBMiami Dolphins#35 QB

Tua Tagovailoa

PPG

11.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,660

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Marcus Mariota vs Tua Tagovailoa: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Marcus Mariota	Tua Tagovailoa
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	11.5
Games Played	10	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	126	161
Passing Yards	1,695	2,660
Passing TDs	10	20
Pass Yds/Game	169.5	190.0
Rushing Yards	297	43
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	11	20
TDs/Game	1.1	1.4
Age	32	28
Experience	10 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Marcus Mariota or Tua Tagovailoa in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Marcus Mariota and Tua Tagovailoa is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Tua Tagovailoa averaged 11.5.

Should I draft Marcus Mariota or Tua Tagovailoa in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Tua Tagovailoa averaged 11.5 across 14. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Marcus Mariota and Tua Tagovailoa average in 2025?▾

Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Tua Tagovailoa averaged 11.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Marcus Mariota and Tua Tagovailoa's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Marcus Mariota (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.