Darren Waller or Travis KelceWho 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. Travis Kelce is a Kansas City Chiefs tight end who averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game across 5 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

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TEKansas City Chiefs#8 TE

Travis Kelce

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Travis Kelce: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Travis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.7	10.4
Games Played	5	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	34	52
Receptions	13	20
Rec/Game	2.6	4.0
Receiving Yards	148	299
Rec Yds/Game	29.6	59.8
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	21	27
Target Share/Game	4.2	5.4
Age	34	37
Experience	11 yrs	13 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Travis Kelce in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and Travis Kelce 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 Travis Kelce averaged 10.4.

Should I draft Darren Waller or Travis Kelce in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Travis Kelce averaged 10.4 across 5. 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 Travis Kelce average in 2026?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Travis Kelce averaged 10.4 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

Do Darren Waller and Travis Kelce share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Darren Waller and Travis Kelce share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.