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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Darren Waller vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darren Waller is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Darren Waller is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Darren Waller outscored Will Dissly by 5.7 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Darren Waller is the clear pick. Will Dissly profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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TEMiami Dolphins#8PPG LEADER

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Darren Waller

Will Dissly

Head to Head

9.6 PPG3.9 PPG

8 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Darren Waller: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #8 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Darren Waller is producing at 44% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Darren Waller carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darren Waller vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Darren Waller and Will Dissly is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Miami Dolphins tight end put up 9.6 PPG in 2025 over 8 games; Will Dissly of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 3.9 in 16. A 5.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.7 points favors Darren Waller, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Darren Waller had 24 catches for 283 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Darren Waller is off Week 6 and Will Dissly Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Darren Waller is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Will Dissly is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Darren Waller (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Darren Waller outscored Will Dissly by a projected 97 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Darren Waller's 8. That durability gap means Will Dissly contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Darren Waller scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Will Dissly saw 42 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	3.9
Games Played	8	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	62
Receptions	24	32
Rec/Game	3.0	2.0
Receiving Yards	283	285
Rec Yds/Game	35.4	17.8
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	34	42
Target Share/Game	4.3	2.6
Age	33	-
Experience	10 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

9.6 PPG for Darren Waller versus 3.9 for Will Dissly in 2025. The baseline favors Darren Waller, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Darren Waller has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Darren Waller and Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.7 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darren Waller (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Darren Waller or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Darren Waller outscored Will Dissly by 5.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.