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Cole Kmet or Darren WallerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Cole Kmet is listed out (knee) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Cole Kmet is a Chicago Bears tight end who averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 16 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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TEChicago Bears
Cole Kmet
PPG
4.0
Games
16
Rec
30
Rec Yds
347
Rec TDs
2
Targets
48
Bye
Week 7
TECarolina Panthers#24 TE
Darren Waller
PPG
6.7
Games
5
Rec
13
Rec Yds
148
Rec TDs
2
Targets
21
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cole Kmet vs Darren Waller: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCole KmetDarren Waller
PPG (Half-PPR)4.06.7
Games Played165
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)6434
Receptions3013
Rec/Game1.92.6
Receiving Yards347148
Rec Yds/Game21.729.6
Receiving TDs22
Targets4821
Target Share/Game3.04.2
Age2734
Experience6 yrs11 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cole Kmet or Darren Waller in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Cole Kmet 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, Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Darren Waller averaged 6.7.

Should I draft Cole Kmet or Darren Waller in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 16 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 Cole Kmet and Darren Waller average in 2026?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2026. Darren Waller averaged 6.7 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Cole Kmet and Darren Waller's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cole Kmet (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Darren Waller (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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