Who Should I Start? Dak Prescott or Tua Tagovailoa


Week 3 Projections

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25.7 11.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Dak Prescott News

Dak Prescott Dumps 4 Passing Touchdowns On Commanders In Week 2 Win

Sunday, September 20, 7:34 PM

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott shook off the rust that plagued him in Week 1 to dominate the divisional rival Washington Commanders at home. Prescott slung two touchdowns each to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and tight end Jake Ferguson, racking up 279 yards through the air in the process. He added four carries for 26 yards on the ground for a fantasy football finish of 29.8 PPR points. The Commanders have long struggled on defense, with their secondary and linebackers being a particular point of weakness. Prescott confirmed his status as an elite draft pick in superflex and six-point passing touchdown fantasy leagues, and Dallas' offense hummed with efficiency. While this was one of their softer matchups, it was still encouraging from a season-long potential standpoint to see them work well. Next week presents a greater challenge against the Baltimore Ravens, though they'll get to play that game at home, which helps. The Ravens also just lost to the New Orleans Saints, so Dallas may be able to poke some holes in their defense. Prescott will be a QB1 in fantasy football for that matchup.


Week 3 Projections

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TD
Rec. Rec.
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TD
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Tua Tagovailoa News

Tua Tagovailoa "Getting Better"

Monday, September 21, 11:04 AM

When asked about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) on Monday, Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he is "getting better," according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "We'll work through what that means for this week, but definitely is getting better." The 28-year-old former Miami Dolphins QB was on track to start in the Week 1 season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers before injuring his oblique just days before in practice. He has been inactive for the team's first two games of the 2026 season, and with Michael Penix Jr. (knee) potentially making his season debut in Week 3 on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers, Tagovailoa's time in Atlanta could already be up. Stefanski is not tipping his hand on the QB situation on Monday, even on a short week, but it would be very surprising if Tagovailoa gets the nod over Penix, Cooper Rush, or even undrafted rookie Jack Strand on a short week.


Dak Prescott vs. Tua Tagovailoa

Still trying to decide between Prescott and Tagovailoa? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Dak Prescott is projected to score 25.7 points this week while Tua Tagovailoa is projected to score 0.0 points.