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Austin Hooper or Darren WallerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Hooper is a New England Patriots tight end who averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Darren Waller is a Miami Dolphins tight end who averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025. 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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TENew England Patriots
Austin Hooper
PPG
4.0
Games
15
Rec
32
Rec Yds
292
Rec TDs
1
Targets
42
Bye
Week 14
TEMiami Dolphins#8 TE
Darren Waller
PPG
9.6
Games
8
Rec
24
Rec Yds
283
Rec TDs
6
Targets
34
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Darren Waller: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin HooperDarren Waller
PPG (Half-PPR)4.09.6
Games Played158
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)6077
Receptions3224
Rec/Game2.13.0
Receiving Yards292283
Rec Yds/Game19.535.4
Receiving TDs16
Targets4234
Target Share/Game2.84.3
Age-34
Experience-10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Darren Waller in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Hooper and Darren Waller is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Darren Waller averaged 9.6.

Should I draft Austin Hooper or Darren Waller in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Darren Waller averaged 9.6 across 8. 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 Austin Hooper and Darren Waller average in 2025?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Darren Waller averaged 9.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are Austin Hooper and Darren Waller's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Darren Waller (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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