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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darren Waller vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Darren Waller's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Parker Washington (10.4 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEMiami Dolphins#8

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Darren Waller

Parker Washington

Head to Head

9.6 PPG10.4 PPG

8 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Darren Waller: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #8 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Darren Waller vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Darren Waller (TE, Miami Dolphins) against Parker Washington (WR, Jacksonville Jaguars) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Darren Waller averaged 9.6 PPG in 2025 over 8 games, while Parker Washington posted 10.4 PPG across 15 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, Parker Washington in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Darren Waller (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Darren Waller by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Darren Waller's 8. That durability gap means Parker Washington contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Darren Waller scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Parker Washington is 9 years younger than Darren Waller (24 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	10.4
Games Played	8	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	156
Receptions	24	58
Rec/Game	3.0	3.9
Receiving Yards	283	847
Rec Yds/Game	35.4	56.5
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	34	95
Target Share/Game	4.3	6.3
Age	33	24
Experience	10 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

Parker Washington outscored Darren Waller by 0.8 PPG in 2025 (10.4 to 9.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darren Waller (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.