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Updated October 20, 2026 from live stats

Darren Waller or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of October 20, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Darren Waller is a Carolina Panthers tight end who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 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

WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR

Tyquan Thornton

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

219

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Tyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.7	9.9
Games Played	5	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	34	40
Receptions	13	11
Rec/Game	2.6	2.8
Receiving Yards	148	219
Rec Yds/Game	29.6	54.8
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	21	15
Target Share/Game	4.2	3.8
Age	34	26
Experience	11 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and Tyquan Thornton 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 Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Darren Waller or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. 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 Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

Do Darren Waller and Tyquan Thornton share a bye week?▾

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