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Darren Waller or Noah FantWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darren Waller is a Carolina Panthers tight end who averaged 6.6 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Noah Fant is a New Orleans Saints tight end who averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. 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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TECarolina Panthers#23 TE
Darren Waller
PPG
6.6
Games
7
Rec
15
Rec Yds
209
Rec TDs
3
Targets
25
Bye
Week 5
TENew Orleans Saints#25 TE
Noah Fant
PPG
6.4
Games
5
Rec
11
Rec Yds
84
Rec TDs
3
Targets
16
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Noah Fant: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDarren WallerNoah Fant
PPG (Half-PPR)6.66.4
Games Played75
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)4632
Receptions1511
Rec/Game2.12.2
Receiving Yards20984
Rec Yds/Game29.916.8
Receiving TDs33
Targets2516
Target Share/Game3.63.2
Age3428
Experience11 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Noah Fant in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and Noah Fant 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 6.6 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Noah Fant averaged 6.4.

Should I draft Darren Waller or Noah Fant in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.6 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026, and Noah Fant averaged 6.4 across 5. 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 Noah Fant average in 2026?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2026. Noah Fant averaged 6.4 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and Noah Fant's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darren Waller (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Noah Fant (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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