Darren Waller or Jake FergusonWho 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. Jake Ferguson is a Dallas Cowboys tight end who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 6 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

TEDallas Cowboys#26 TE

Jake Ferguson

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

115

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Jake Ferguson: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Jake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.7	6.0
Games Played	5	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	34	36
Receptions	13	17
Rec/Game	2.6	2.8
Receiving Yards	148	115
Rec Yds/Game	29.6	19.2
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	21	24
Target Share/Game	4.2	4.0
Age	34	27
Experience	11 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and Jake Ferguson 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 Jake Ferguson averaged 6.0.

Should I draft Darren Waller or Jake Ferguson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Jake Ferguson averaged 6.0 across 6. 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 Jake Ferguson average in 2026?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Jake Ferguson averaged 6.0 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and Jake Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darren Waller (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.