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Fantasy Player Profile Jahlani Tavai

  • Jahlani Tavai
  • LB #48
  • Jahlani
    Tavai
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  • Manager: FA
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@BUF: #7 vs opposing LB - 16.15 FPA
Bye Week10Rank75% Rostered-% Change-WK 17 Pts4.00WK 18 Pts3.50
2022 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1@MIA
Loss, 7-20
0.00
2@PIT
Win, 17-14
0.00
3BAL
Loss, 26-37
0.00
4@GB
Loss, 24-27
6.50
5DET
Win, 29-0
4.00
6@CLE
Win, 38-15
1.50
7CHI
Loss, 14-33
3.00
8@NYJ
Win, 22-17
0.50
9IND
Win, 26-3
5.50
10Bye  0.00
11NYJ
Win, 10-3
1.50
12@MIN
Loss, 26-33
2.50
13BUF
Loss, 10-24
1.50
14@ARI
Win, 27-13
6.50
15@LV
Loss, 24-30
6.00
16CIN
Loss, 18-22
5.50
17MIA
Win, 23-21
4.00
18@BUF
Loss, 23-35
3.50
2022 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@MIA,
L 7-20
1----0.00
2@PIT,
W 17-14
11---0.00
3BAL,
L 26-37
-----0.00
4@GB,
L 24-27
5----6.50
5DET,
W 29-0
3----4.00
6@CLE,
W 38-15
-----1.50
7CHI,
L 14-33
1----3.00
8@NYJ,
W 22-17
-----0.50
9IND,
W 26-3
40.5---5.50
10Bye-----0.00
11NYJ,
W 10-3
1----1.50
12@MIN,
L 26-33
2----2.50
13BUF,
L 10-24
1----1.50
14@ARI,
W 27-13
5----6.50
15@LV,
L 24-30
5----6.00
16CIN,
L 18-22
4----5.50
17MIA,
W 23-21
2----4.00
18@BUF,
L 23-35
2----3.50
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  • 183.50
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News

  • Tallies seven total tackles Week 15

    Tavai recorded four tackles (three solo) on defense and three more on special teams during the Patriots' Week 15 loss to Las Vegas.

    Analysis: Tavai logged 35 snaps on defense and another 23 on special teams for New England on Sunday. He has recorded 13 total stops over his past two contests but is playing only about half of the team's defensive snaps, taking him off the radar in most IDP leagues.

    Published: Tue, Dec 20 at 8:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets two-year extension

    The Patriots signed Tavai to a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Tavai has emerged as a core special-teamer for New England this season, and he's coming off seven straight starts on defense. In addition to his 210 snaps on special teams, Tavai has racked up 38 tackles (18 solo) and 1.5 sacks through 11 appearances. He now remains signed with the Patriots through 2024.

    Published: Tue, Nov 29 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice Monday

    Tavai (leg) returned to practice Monday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: Tavai suffered a right leg injury during Thursday's practice, but he appears to have already moved past the issue and has resumed practicing. After signing with the Patriots last October, Tavai played at least 10 special-teams snaps in 12 of his 13 appearances with New England, but he served a minor defensive role with just 56 defensive snaps during that span.

    Published: Mon, Aug 8 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes down with injury

    Tavai suffered what appears to be a lower right leg injury during the Patriots' practice Thursday, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

    Analysis: Tavai was down on New England's practice field for a few minutes before having to be helped to the sidelines Thursday, but the exact severity of his injury is still unclear. The 25-year-old was also spotted wearing a compression sleeve on his right leg and walking with a noticeable limp while observing the team's practice Friday, according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. After signing with the Patriots last October, Tavai played at least 10 special-teams snaps in 12 of 13 games last…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 5 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Time up in Detroit

    The Lions waived Tavai on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Detroit attempted to trade Tavai before cutting him but could not finalize a deal. A 2019 second-round pick, Tavai has struggled in pass coverage across two seasons in Detroit, and an underwhelming preseason appears to have represented his final chance to stick with the team. Tavai could get another opportunity in the league, but his chances of attaining IDP fantasy relevance are looking increasingly slim.

    Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 7:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles continue

    After continuing to struggle in pass coverage, Tavai is not a lock to make the roster, Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: There was hope the 2019 second-round pick might improve in pass coverage under a new coaching staff after dropping weight this offseason, but that doesn't seem to be the case if last weekend's preseason opener means anything. It didn't help that fourth-round rookie Derrick Barnes was impressive in limited action. In any case, with Alex Anzalone locked into the starting job at inside linebacker next to Jamie Collins, Tavai might not get anywhere close to the 600-plus defensive snaps he's handled…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 16 at 10:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Loses significant weight

    Tavai lost significant weight this offseason at the request of the Lions' new coaching staff, John Maakaron of Sports Illustrated reports.

    Analysis: Tavai reported to offseason practices 17 pounds lighter than his playing weight from 2020. This should help alleviate some of the strugglesin pass coverage he's experienced since being drafted in the second round back in 2019. With a solid training camp, Tavai could ultimately carve out a starting inside linebacker role next to Jamie Collins.

    Published: Fri, Jun 11 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exposed in expanded role

    Tavai produced 58 tackles and two forced fumbles over 16 games in 2020.

    Analysis: Despite staying relatively healthy most of the year, Tavai massively failed to take advantage of the opportunity left behind by Jarrad Davis, a 2018 first-round pick whose passing-game limitations rendered him a role player in 2020. Tavai, a 2019 second-rounder (but arguable reach), has all but certainly proved to be even less effective in pass coverage while given every chance to assert himself as Detroit's middle linebacker of the future this season. While there's a chance that the sinking…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for sophomore season

    Tavai (shoulder) could push Jarrad Davis for reps at middle linebacker in training camp, Tim Twentyman of the Lions official site reports.

    Analysis: Tavai had a solid rookie campaign with 58 total tackles, two sacks, one interception and one forced fumble, though he missed the season finale after picking up a shoulder injury. The Lions declined Davis' fifth-year option for 2021 this spring, so Tavai could make a push for the starting job with a strong showing in camp.

    Published: Tue, Jun 30 at 8:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heading to injured reserve

    Tavai (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Tavai sustained the injury during Sunday's loss to the Broncos and will miss the season finale. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the injury is to the same side as the injury that limited the 23-year-old during his senior season at Hawaii.

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 11:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Done for day

    Tavai (shoulder) won't return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.

    Analysis: The rookie second-rounder finishes the contest with three solo tackles. It's unsettled whether this injury could keep him out of the season finale against the Packers, but we'll have a better grasp on his status when practices start Wednesday.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up injury

    Tavai (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.

    Analysis: The specifics surrounding the injury remain unclear, but he was forced to leave the game in the second quarter. As long as Tavai is out, Jason Cabinda would be in line to see an uptick in snaps at the middle linebacker position.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Slated to start

    Tavai is expected to start at middle linebacker in Jarrad Davis' (ankle/knee) place, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Davis is on injured reserve, so this is a chance for Tavai -- a rookie second-round pick -- to prove what he can do in a starting role. Tavai has already performed well this season, recording 50 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble over 13 games.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets second sack of season

    Tavai recorded three solo tackles and one sack in Sunday's loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: The rookie second-rounder did not start but still received a sizable 38 defensive snaps, third to only Jarrad Davis (44) and Christian Jones (41). Tavai's numbers were not eye-popping against the Bears, but it is clear by his snap count that he is becoming more involved in Detroit's defensive scheme. The Lions' linebackers will face a major test in Week 11 against the Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott.

    Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • New career high in tackles

    Tavai put up 10 tackles and one pass breakup during Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Raiders.

    Analysis: Tavai (48 defensive snaps) saw a lot of action as the fourth linebacker behind Jarrad Davis (65), Devon Kennard (63) and Christian Jones (54). Especially after trading strong safety Quandre Diggs, the Lions should have plenty of snaps to give Tavai down the stretch, and his role could expand if injuries strike any of the players above him on the depth chart.

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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