Darryn Peterson posts 14 points, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks for Utah

Fantasy basketball: Peterson delivered a well-rounded Monday line in his usual minutes, but the counting stats are well above his baseline and not worth…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 3, 2026 · Updated November 3, 2026

Darryn Peterson posted 14 points, four rebounds, six assists, three steals, two blocks and two threes on 5-of-13 shooting and 2-of-2 at the line in 33 minutes as a starter in Utah's 119-97 loss to San Antonio on Monday, November 2.

The counting stats look strong in both nine-category and points leagues (41.8 fantasy points, projected 27.1), but the shooting and usage have not changed and the production came without more minutes or shots than usual. Over his previous 6 games Peterson averaged 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.3 blocks and 1.7 threes in 29.9 minutes a game at a 21.8 per cent usage rate and 47.0 per cent true shooting. The defensive stats and assist bump are outliers, so treat this as one game until the role changes.

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Darryn Peterson

Peterson has started all seven games this season and averaged 30.3 minutes, 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.6 blocks and 1.7 threes. Monday's three steals and two blocks are his best defensive totals of the year, and the six assists match a season high, but those categories have been thin all year and the rookie's volume remains modest. He took just 13 shots despite playing 33 minutes, slightly above his 29.9-minute average over his previous 6 games.

The Jazz have one game left this week, Monday against an opponent not listed. Peterson ranks 135th overall with minus-1.96 nine-category value and minus-2.8 impact points per 100 possessions, making him a deep-league hold until the efficiency or usage improves. He is a starting guard in a rebuilding rotation, so the minutes should stay steady, but the shooting and playmaking need to tick up for him to deliver more consistent fantasy value.

What to do

• Hold Peterson in deep leagues and wait for the usage rate or efficiency to improve before expecting consistent production.

• Do not read Monday's defensive stats as a sign of change; the steals and blocks are well above his baseline.

• Monitor Peterson's shot attempts and minutes over the next week to see whether the role expands.

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