Found August 11, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
With David Garrard sidelined due to injury, rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill saw plenty of action on Friday night and looked solid. Tannehill was 14-for-21 for 167 yards and an 11-yard touchdown pass to Charles Clay.Fantasy Spin:He followed Matt Moore in the Dolphins' quarterback rotation, but this performance may earn his a chance to play against the first-string to see how he will do. He's got plenty of talent, but his lack of overall experience will likely make him a better fantasy value next year than in 2012.
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