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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bijan Robinson vs Darren Waller

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Bijan Robinson (19.5 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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RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER

Bijan Robinson

PPG

19.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,478

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

820

Bye

Week 5

TEMiami Dolphins#8

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Bijan Robinson

Darren Waller

Head to Head

19.5 PPG9.6 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 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 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Bijan Robinson vs Darren Waller: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bijan Robinson (RB, Atlanta Falcons) against Darren Waller (TE, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 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.

Bijan Robinson has his bye in Week 5, Darren Waller in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Bijan Robinson 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: Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Darren Waller (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Bijan Robinson outscored Darren Waller by a projected 168 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bijan Robinson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Darren Waller's 8. That durability gap means Bijan Robinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Bijan Robinson caught 79 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Bijan Robinson is 9 years younger than Darren Waller (24 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatRobinsonWaller

PPG (Half-PPR)19.59.6

Games Played178

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)33277

Rushing Yards1,4784

Rush Yds/Game86.90.5

Rushing TDs70

Receptions7924

Receiving Yards820283

Targets10334

Total TDs116

Age2433

Experience2 yrs10 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Bijan Robinson at 19.5 PPG, 9.9 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 Bijan Robinson or Darren Waller in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 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 Bijan Robinson and Darren Waller average in 2025?▾

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 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 9.9 points per game.

When are Bijan Robinson and Darren Waller's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bijan Robinson (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Darren Waller (MIA) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.