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Darren Waller

Darren Waller fantasy outlook for week 9 vs DEN. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard4.20.5 to 9.6TE26
Half PPR5.50.1 to 12.2TE28
PPR6.80.4 to 14.4TE29

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4DET53%6—5.1
Week 6PHI46%2—0.0
Week 7TB45%2—11.5
Week 8GB62%2—1.6

Season range

46.4 points so far; 105.6 projected for the season (80% range 84.6 to 126.6, half PPR, 10 games left).

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Darren Waller 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1vs CHI3.87.0TE29
Week 2@ ATL16.85.4TE5
Week 3@ CLE7.66.4TE22
Week 4vs DET5.18.8TE26
Week 5Bye———
Week 6@ PHI0.06.7TE62
Week 7vs TB11.56.2TE7
Week 8@ GB1.66.2TE43
Week 9vs DEN—5.5upcoming
Week 10@ NO—6.2upcoming
Week 11vs BAL—6.2upcoming
Week 12@ TB—6.5upcoming
Week 13@ MIN—5.7upcoming
Week 14vs NO—6.2upcoming
Week 15vs CIN—6.5upcoming
Week 16@ PIT—6.5upcoming
Week 17vs SEA—5.8upcoming
Week 18vs ATL—6.0upcoming

Darren Waller 2026 stats and fantasy points

46.4 half-PPR points in 7 games (6.6 a game), TE23 so far. PPR 53.9, standard 38.9.

StatTotalPer game
Targets253.6
Receptions152.1
Receiving yards20929.9
Receiving TDs30.4

Darren Waller rest of season outlook

Margin projects 61.1 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (6.1 a game), TE22 the rest of the way. PPR 74.6, standard 47.6.

His start and his outlook agree (TE23 to date, TE22 from here): his trade price should match his projection.

Start or sit Darren Waller in week 9?

Sit in most leagues. Darren Waller is TE28 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Darren Waller a 24% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Darren Waller's fantasy projection for week 9?

5.5 half-PPR points (6.8 PPR, 4.2 standard), with an 80% range of 0.1 to 12.2.

Should I start Darren Waller in week 9?

Sit in most leagues. Darren Waller is TE28 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Darren Waller a 24% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Darren Waller scored in 2026?

46.4 half-PPR points in 7 games (6.6 per game), TE23 at his position; 53.9 in PPR and 38.9 in standard.

What is Darren Waller's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 61.1 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (6.1 a game), TE22 the rest of the way. PPR 74.6, standard 47.6.

Should I trade for Darren Waller?

His start and his outlook agree (TE23 to date, TE22 from here): his trade price should match his projection. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Darren Waller injured?

Darren Waller has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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