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Darren Waller or Jake TongesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

Darren Waller is a Carolina Panthers tight end who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Jake Tonges is a San Francisco 49ers tight end who averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game across 9 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
5
Rec
13
Rec Yds
148
Rec TDs
2
Targets
21
Bye
Week 5
TESan Francisco 49ers
Jake Tonges
PPG
8.5
Games
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
293
Rec TDs
5
Targets
46
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Jake Tonges: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDarren WallerJake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)6.78.5
Games Played59
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)3477
Receptions1334
Rec/Game2.63.8
Receiving Yards148293
Rec Yds/Game29.632.6
Receiving TDs25
Targets2146
Target Share/Game4.25.1
Age3427
Experience11 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and Jake Tonges 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 Tonges averaged 8.5.

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

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 across 9. 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 Tonges average in 2026?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

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

Darren Waller (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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