Ahead of the new lad starting on Sunday, I have had a rummage back through Tannehill’s game-by-game stats this season to see what would constitute an improvement in our QB play.

I think it will also help contextualise what is achievable with the current roster and let us see whether Levis’ showings over the next few games show promise for the longer term.

Below are a selection of QB stat benchmarks, with a side-by-side of where this would put a performance in comparison to the six games Tannehill has played this season:

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If Levis Achieves…	Compared to Tannehill this is…
13 rushing yards	Better than all 6 games
199 passing yards	Better than 3 games
53% completion rate	Better than 3 games
1 passing TD	Better than 4 games
1 interception	Better than or equal to 4 games
3 sacks	Better than or equal to 4 games
Sacked on 10% of snaps	Better than or equal to 4 games

Source: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TannRy00.htm

If I had to make some observations, I don’t think generating comparable yardage/TD numbers is going to be the hardest part for the boy. Sacks and turnovers are going to be key given his college tape and I suspect he has the potential to blow past these figures in his first few games. In view of his lightning-fast release and Oscar-worthy play fakes, it would be great to see Tim Kelly leaning into the run and quick-game to help him adjust early on.

If we can see 220 all purpose yards, with a touchdown, one interception and under 4 sacks a game, I think that’s a positive start.