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Darren Waller or Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darren Waller is a Miami Dolphins tight end who averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase is a Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver who averaged 15.7 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
WRCincinnati Bengals#3 WR
Ja'Marr Chase
PPG
15.7
Games
16
Rec
125
Rec Yds
1,412
Rec TDs
8
Targets
185
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Ja'Marr Chase: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDarren WallerJa'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)9.615.7
Games Played816
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)77251
Receptions24125
Rec/Game3.07.8
Receiving Yards2831,412
Rec Yds/Game35.488.3
Receiving TDs68
Targets34185
Target Share/Game4.311.6
Age3426
Experience10 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and Ja'Marr Chase 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 Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7.

Should I draft Darren Waller or Ja'Marr Chase in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025, and Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

Do Darren Waller and Ja'Marr Chase share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Darren Waller and Ja'Marr Chase 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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