Darren Waller or Hayden HurstWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darren Waller is a Carolina Panthers tight end who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Hayden Hurst is a Los Angeles Chargers tight end who averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game across 14 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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TECarolina Panthers#24 TE

Darren Waller

PPG

6.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TELos Angeles Chargers

Hayden Hurst

PPG

3.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

238

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Hayden Hurst: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Hayden Hurst
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.7	3.7
Games Played	5	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	34	52
Receptions	13	25
Rec/Game	2.6	1.8
Receiving Yards	148	238
Rec Yds/Game	29.6	17.0
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	21	35
Target Share/Game	4.2	2.5
Age	34	-
Experience	11 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Hayden Hurst in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and Hayden Hurst is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7.

Should I draft Darren Waller or Hayden Hurst in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 across 14. 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 Darren Waller and Hayden Hurst average in 2026?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

Do Darren Waller and Hayden Hurst share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Darren Waller and Hayden Hurst share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.