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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Darren Waller vs Greg Dulcich

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Darren Waller is the better fantasy play this season.

Darren Waller has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.1-PPG advantage is real (9.6 to 5.5), and Darren Waller's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Greg Dulcich is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEMiami Dolphins#8PPG LEADER

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

TEMiami Dolphins#32

Greg Dulcich

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Darren Waller

Greg Dulcich

Head to Head

9.6 PPG5.5 PPG

8 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Darren Waller: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #8 at the position). Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Darren Waller is producing at 44% of elite pace and Greg Dulcich at 25%. That ranking gap means Darren Waller carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darren Waller vs Greg Dulcich: Who Should You Start?

Darren Waller and Greg Dulcich are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Darren Waller averaged 9.6 PPG across 8 games with the Miami Dolphins, while Greg Dulcich posted 5.5 PPG in 9 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 4.1-PPG gap gives Darren Waller the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Darren Waller had 24 catches for 283 yards; Greg Dulcich posted 26 for 335. 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 12 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Darren Waller at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Greg Dulcich is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Darren Waller (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Greg Dulcich (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Darren Waller outscored Greg Dulcich by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Greg Dulcich played 9 games in 2025 compared to Darren Waller's 8. That durability gap means Greg Dulcich 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.
•Darren Waller saw 34 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Greg Dulcich is 7 years younger than Darren Waller (26 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatWallerDulcich

PPG (Half-PPR)9.65.5

Games Played89

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7750

Receptions2426

Rec/Game3.02.9

Receiving Yards283335

Rec Yds/Game35.437.2

Receiving TDs61

Targets3433

Target Share/Game4.33.7

Age3326

Experience10 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 12

Summary

Darren Waller outscored Greg Dulcich by 4.1 PPG in 2025 (9.6 to 5.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Greg Dulcich in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Darren Waller has the edge at 9.6 PPG compared to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 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 Greg Dulcich average in 2025?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

Do Darren Waller and Greg Dulcich share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Darren Waller and Greg Dulcich share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Darren Waller or Greg Dulcich a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Darren Waller outscored Greg Dulcich by 4.1 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.