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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Chase Brown vs Darren WallerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Chase Brown over Darren Waller in 2026.

Chase Brown averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 to Darren Waller's 9.6, a 5.0 point per game edge. Brown's 69-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Chase Brown is Tier 3 among running backs, Darren Waller is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Chase Brown (14.6 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBCincinnati Bengals#9PPG LEADER

Chase Brown

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

1,019

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

437

Bye

Week 6

TEMiami Dolphins#8

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Chase Brown

Darren Waller

Head to Head

14.6 PPG9.6 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Chase Brown: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #9 at the position). Darren Waller: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #8 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Chase Brown vs Darren Waller: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Chase Brown (RB, Cincinnati Bengals) against Darren Waller (TE, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chase Brown averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Darren Waller posted 9.6 PPG across 8 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Chase Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Darren Waller is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Chase Brown (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Darren Waller (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Chase Brown outscored Darren Waller by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chase Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Darren Waller's 8. That durability gap means Chase Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chase Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Chase Brown caught 69 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Chase Brown is 7 years younger than Darren Waller (26 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chase Brown vs Darren Waller: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chase Brown	Darren Waller
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	9.6
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	248	77
Rushing Yards	1,019	4
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	0.5
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	69	24
Receiving Yards	437	283
Targets	88	34
Total TDs	11	6
Age	26	33
Experience	2 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Chase Brown at 14.6 PPG, 5.0 points per game above Darren Waller's 9.6. 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 Chase Brown or Darren Waller in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chase Brown has the edge at 14.6 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 Chase Brown and Darren Waller average in 2025?▾

Chase Brown averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Darren Waller averaged 9.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

Do Chase Brown and Darren Waller share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Chase Brown and Darren Waller share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.