Darren Waller 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- Age
- 34
- Height / weight
- 6'6", 238 lb
- Experience
- 12th season
- Drafted
- 2015 R6, #204
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 11.1
- Pos rank
- TE13
- Rostered
- 44%
Week 4 vs. Lions, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET 1st vs. TEs, favorable
Darren Waller Rest-of-Season Outlook
TE2 with matchup weeks
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE33 last season at 9.9 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE13 at 11.1 PPR points per game, against 9.9 over 9 games last season (TE33). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
He's TE2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Lions in Week 4 (1st against TEs).
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Lions in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 DET, 1stWk 6 PHI, 32ndWk 7 TB, 11thWk 8 GB, 22nd
Risk
- RoleHe's TE2 on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Eagles in Week 6 (32nd) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
All Darren Waller stats & analysis
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Darren Waller Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Darren Waller's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Darren Waller projects as a tE2 with matchup weeks for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in TE-premium leagues and a matchup play in 12-team and 10-team leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Darren Waller's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Darren Waller is the TE13 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in TE2 territory, a matchup play in 12-team leagues.
What is Darren Waller's projected role going forward?
Darren Waller is TE2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Darren Waller get more targets?
Darren Waller's targets are holding steady: 5.5 a game over his last two games against 4.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Darren Waller's fantasy football upside?
Darren Waller's upside: his ceiling this season is 18.3 PPR points (Week 2, TE5) and the Lions in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt Darren Waller's fantasy value?
Darren Waller's risks: the Eagles in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Darren Waller's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.