Austin Hooper or Darren WallerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Hooper is a Atlanta Falcons tight end who averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Darren Waller is a Carolina Panthers tight end who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEAtlanta Falcons#40 TE

Austin Hooper

PPG

3.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TECarolina Panthers#24 TE

Darren Waller

PPG

6.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Darren Waller: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Hooper	Darren Waller
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.4	6.7
Games Played	4	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	14	34
Receptions	6	13
Rec/Game	1.5	2.6
Receiving Yards	46	148
Rec Yds/Game	11.5	29.6
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	8	21
Target Share/Game	2.0	4.2
Age	31	34
Experience	10 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Darren Waller in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Hooper and Darren Waller is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Darren Waller averaged 6.7.

Should I draft Austin Hooper or Darren Waller in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Darren Waller averaged 6.7 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Austin Hooper and Darren Waller average in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Darren Waller averaged 6.7 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Austin Hooper and Darren Waller's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Darren Waller (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.