Darren Waller or Matthew GoldenWho 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. Matthew Golden is a Green Bay Packers wide receiver who averaged 14.3 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#23 TE

Darren Waller

PPG

6.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRGreen Bay Packers#11 WR

Matthew Golden

PPG

14.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

501

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Matthew Golden: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Matthew Golden
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.7	14.3
Games Played	5	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	34	86
Receptions	13	30
Rec/Game	2.6	5.0
Receiving Yards	148	501
Rec Yds/Game	29.6	83.5
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	21	57
Target Share/Game	4.2	9.5
Age	34	23
Experience	11 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Matthew Golden in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and Matthew Golden 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 Matthew Golden averaged 14.3.

Should I draft Darren Waller or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 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 Matthew Golden average in 2026?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and Matthew Golden's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darren Waller (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Matthew Golden (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.