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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darren Waller vs Javonte WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Darren Waller's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Javonte Williams (14.1 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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TEMiami Dolphins#8

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Darren Waller

Javonte Williams

Head to Head

9.6 PPG14.1 PPG

8 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Darren Waller: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #8 at the position). Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Darren Waller vs Javonte Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Darren Waller (TE, Miami Dolphins) against Javonte Williams (RB, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Darren Waller averaged 9.6 PPG in 2025 over 8 games, while Javonte Williams posted 14.1 PPG across 16 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.

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

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Javonte Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Darren Waller is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Darren Waller (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Darren Waller by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Darren Waller's 8. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Javonte Williams saw 51 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Javonte Williams is 7 years younger than Darren Waller (26 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Javonte Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Javonte Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	14.1
Games Played	8	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	226
Rushing Yards	4	1,201
Rush Yds/Game	0.5	75.1
Rushing TDs	0	11
Receptions	24	35
Receiving Yards	283	137
Targets	34	51
Total TDs	6	13
Age	33	26
Experience	10 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Javonte Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.1 points per game. Darren Waller averaged 9.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Javonte Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 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 Darren Waller and Javonte Williams average in 2025?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and Javonte Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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