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Darren Waller or De'Von AchaneWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: De'Von Achane is listed out (knee) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Darren Waller is a Miami Dolphins tight end who averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025. De'Von Achane is a Miami Dolphins running back who averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 16 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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TEMiami Dolphins#8 TE
Darren Waller
PPG
9.6
Games
8
Rec
24
Rec Yds
283
Rec TDs
6
Targets
34
Bye
Week 6
RBMiami Dolphins#5 RB
De'Von Achane
PPG
18.1
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,350
Rush TDs
8
Rec
67
Rec Yds
488
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs De'Von Achane: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDarren WallerDe'Von Achane
PPG (Half-PPR)9.618.1
Games Played816
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)77290
Rushing Yards41,350
Rush Yds/Game0.584.4
Rushing TDs08
Receptions2467
Receiving Yards283488
Targets3485
Total TDs612
Age3424
Experience10 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or De'Von Achane in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and De'Von Achane 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 9.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and De'Von Achane averaged 18.1.

Should I draft Darren Waller or De'Von Achane in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025, and De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 across 16. 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 De'Von Achane average in 2025?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 8.5 points per game.

Do Darren Waller and De'Von Achane share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Darren Waller and De'Von Achane share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

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