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All Footballguys insights about Darren Waller
PositiveValueOct 24, 2026
Watson is Love's most common partner in optimal lineups at 34 percent. Given how popular Golden is projected to be, the source would lean toward pairing Love with Watson.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
The source cools down on the red zone specialist angle after his hot start to the season due to Tommy Tremble catching two scores; Waller can be dropped, indicating diminished red zone role.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Darren Waller isn't exciting anymore, but he could be the prime beneficiary of a Jalen Coker absence. Last week, with Coker leaving in the third quarter, Bryce Young sent just 5 of his 48 looks to Tetairoa McMillan and 15 to his tight ends. Young prefers to keep the ball underneath when possible, and if another third of his looks go to a TE, Waller drew 8 targets last week, turning them into a 5-51 line that, with a touchdown or two, could take a sleepy Showdown by storm.PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026
Waller could be the prime beneficiary of a Jalen Coker absence. Last week, with Coker leaving in the third quarter, Bryce Young sent just 5 of his 48 looks to Tetairoa McMillan and 15 to his tight ends. Young prefers to keep the ball underneath when possible, and if another third of his looks go to a TE, Waller could draw most of them. Waller drew 8 targets last week, turning them into a 5-51 line that, with a touchdown or two, could take a sleepy Showdown by storm.PositiveRoleOct 3, 2026
Waller is highlighted as an 'In' pick for Week 4, suggesting he merits a definite spot in lineups. The source positions him as a player uniquely positioned to outperform expectations in a contrarian-focused article focused on DFS tournaments and one-and-done contests.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Darren Waller is placed in the HIGH CEILING TE1 tier for Week 4 against Detroit, indicating the source views him as a strong starting option with upside potential.PositiveSleeperOct 1, 2026
Waller is in the upside TE1 group in Week 4 against Detroit; the Lions have allowed two touchdowns to tight ends in each of the first three games and have actually allowed a touchdown to two different tight ends in each game. Jeremy Ruckert posted 5-39-1 and Kenyon Sadiq scored and went over 100 yards in a breakout game against Detroit. If Jalen Coker is out with a quad injury, Waller becomes an even better play.PositiveRoleSep 29, 2026
Waller was a late arrival to the Panthers, joining in mid-August, but has posted 10-plus PPR points in back-to-back contests after a quiet Week 1. Panthers head coach Dave Canales praised Waller's impact: "Just the ability to take advantage of matchups with safeties, with linebackers. That's exactly the type of impact that he can have on this offense. Then it opens other things up, and we got all these other beautiful players sitting on the other side of the field as well to be able to distribute it and create a little bit more balance in our pass game." Waller hauled in a pair of touchdowns in a blowout win over Atlanta in Week 2 and caught five passes for 51 yards in Sunday's loss to Cleveland. He led all Panthers pass-catchers with eight targets last week and should continue to see a solid target share Sunday night against the Lions, especially with Jalen Coker aggravating his quad injury.PositiveMatchupSep 29, 2026
Darren Waller has volume upside in Week 4 against Detroit; a trailing game script for Carolina could create passing volume against Detroit's 32nd-ranked pass defense.NegativeValueSep 23, 2026
Darren Waller was included in a completed dynasty trade alongside Tyler Shough as part of the package received for Jayden Daniels and a 2028 3rd-round pick.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
Waller is operating as the team's clear top tight end after a two-touchdown game; his snap share rose from 35% in Week 1 to 44% in Week 2, ranking 21st of 74 qualifying tight ends in yards per route run through Week 2. Assuming his role continues to grow, Waller could find himself in the weekly streaming discussion.PositiveUsageSep 22, 2026
Waller is coming off a two-touchdown game where he's operating as the team's clear top tight end. He hasn't been afforded a full-time allotment of routes, but he ranks 21st of 74 qualifying tight ends in yards per route run through Week 2. Waller's snap share rose from 35% in Week 1 to 44% in Week 2. Assuming his role continues to grow, Waller could find himself in the weekly streaming discussion.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
Waller has risen to a must-hold status after two weeks, contrasting sharply with Greg Dulcich who is a must-cut. Waller was a Week 1 dart throw stash that has proven its worth.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Waller provides red-zone presence in the Panthers offense, contributing to Bryce Young's strong fantasy performance and supporting the quarterback's emergence as a potential QB1.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Waller is a legitimate tight end in the Panthers' receiving game alongside Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. With consistent receiving talent on the field, Bryce Young's production is expected to rise to borderline fantasy QB1 status in 12-16 team leagues, suggesting Waller will be a key part of the passing attack—for as long as he remains healthy.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Darren Waller rose 27 positional ranks from TE58 to TE31 between April and August, with ADP declining from 216.0 to 209.7, indicating the source's improved conviction outpaced market pricing.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Has not played a single snap for Carolina in a preseason game, but made the 53-man roster.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Arrival adds a red-zone threat to the tight end room, but his presence caps the fantasy ceiling for both Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tommy Tremble.