Darren Waller stats and fantasy outlook
Darren Waller is a tight end for the Carolina Panthers. He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026. Next game: vs Denver Broncos, Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 9). Our model projects 6.4 PPR points in a game he plays.
- Team: Carolina Panthers
- Position: tight end
- Depth chart: 2nd on the Carolina Panthers depth chart at TE
- Status for Week 9: healthy
- Next game: vs Denver Broncos, Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 9)
- Roundup Score: 45 (217th overall)
- Age: 34
- Experience: 11 seasons
Darren Waller stats
| Season | GP | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Carries | Rush yds | Rush TD | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 23 | 14 | 198 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.8 |
| 2025 | 9 | 34 | 24 | 283 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 88.7 |
Season totals, full-PPR fantasy points.
Last 3 games
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Carries | Rush yds | TD | Snaps | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 | TB | 2 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45% | 12.0 |
| Week 6 | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46% | 0.0 |
| Week 4 | DET | 6 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53% | 6.6 |
Darren Waller usage and role
Depth chart: 2nd on the Carolina Panthers depth chart at TE (as of October 29).
| This season | Last 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snap share | 46% | 48% |
| Target share | 10% | 9% |
| Targets a game | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Carries a game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Darren Waller Roundup Score and projection
Roundup Score 45 of 99, 217th overall and 27th among TEs. The score is how good he is for fantasy over the rest of the season, from his projected game, role and chance to play; it is rebuilt nightly. In a game he plays, our model projects 6.4 PPR points.
| Targets | 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 2.1 |
| Receiving yards | 26.1 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 0.3 |
Carolina Panthers schedule
| Week | Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | vs Denver Broncos | Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 10 | at New Orleans Saints | Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 11 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 12 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Monday, November 30 at 8:15 PM |
Latest Darren Waller fantasy news
Quick answers
Is Darren Waller playing in Week 9?
He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026; next game vs Denver Broncos, Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 9).
How many fantasy points is Darren Waller projected for?
Our model projects 6.4 PPR points in a game he plays, and puts his chance to play the next one at 85%.
What is Darren Waller's Roundup Score?
45 of 99, 217th overall and 27th among TEs.
Is Darren Waller a starter?
Not at the moment. He is 2nd on the Carolina Panthers depth chart at TE.
When is Darren Waller's next game?
Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM ET, at home against the Denver Broncos.
What is Darren Waller averaging this season?
8.6 PPR points a game across 6 games, with 3.8 targets and 33.0 receiving yards.
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