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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darren Waller vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darren Waller is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Darren Waller is the better fantasy play this season.

Darren Waller is the better play on a neutral week. 9.6 PPG with 287 yards gives a reliable baseline. Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Darren Waller higher, but do not fade Taysom Hill entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEMiami Dolphins#8PPG LEADER

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Darren Waller

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

9.6 PPG5.5 PPG

8 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Darren Waller: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #8 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Darren Waller is producing at 44% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Darren Waller carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darren Waller vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Darren Waller and Taysom Hill for your lineup, you are not alone. Darren Waller finished the 2025 season at 9.6 PPG for the Miami Dolphins (8 games), and Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 for the New Orleans Saints (14 games).

That 4.1-point weekly advantage for Darren Waller is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Darren Waller had 24 catches for 283 yards; Taysom Hill posted 18 for 195. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Darren Waller is off Week 6 and Taysom Hill Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Darren Waller is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Taysom Hill is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Darren Waller (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Darren Waller outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Darren Waller's 8. That durability gap means Taysom Hill 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	5.5
Games Played	8	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	77
Receptions	24	18
Rec/Game	3.0	1.3
Receiving Yards	283	195
Rec Yds/Game	35.4	13.9
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	34	0
Target Share/Game	4.3	0.0
Age	33	-
Experience	10 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Darren Waller at 9.6 PPG, 4.1 points per game above Taysom Hill's 5.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Darren Waller has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darren Waller (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Darren Waller or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Darren Waller outscored Taysom Hill by 4.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.