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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Darren WallerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Darren Waller's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, CeeDee Lamb (12.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Darren Waller (9.6 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

TEMiami Dolphins#8

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Darren Waller

Head to Head

12.6 PPG9.6 PPG

13 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Darren Waller: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #8 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

CeeDee Lamb vs Darren Waller: The Full Breakdown

Comparing CeeDee Lamb (WR, Dallas Cowboys) against Darren Waller (TE, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG in 2025 over 13 games, while Darren Waller posted 9.6 PPG across 8 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

CeeDee Lamb has his bye in Week 14, Darren Waller in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire CeeDee Lamb at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Darren Waller is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Darren Waller (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Darren Waller by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•CeeDee Lamb played 13 games in 2025 compared to Darren Waller's 8. That durability gap means CeeDee Lamb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Darren Waller scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•CeeDee Lamb is 6 years younger than Darren Waller (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Darren Waller: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Darren Waller
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	9.6
Games Played	13	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	77
Receptions	75	24
Rec/Game	5.8	3.0
Receiving Yards	1,077	283
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	35.4
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	117	34
Target Share/Game	9.0	4.3
Age	27	33
Experience	5 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

Summary

CeeDee Lamb outscored Darren Waller by 3.0 PPG in 2025 (12.6 to 9.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Darren Waller in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Darren Waller's 9.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did CeeDee Lamb and Darren Waller average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Darren Waller averaged 9.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Darren Waller's bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Darren Waller (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.