Darren Waller fantasy outlook — Week 8
Darren Waller (TE, CAR) is our TE32 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 3.5 fantasy points at GB. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM ET.
Data on this page is as of October 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
Read the full Darren Waller Week 8 article — his role and usage, the Week 8 matchup breakdown, and our start-or-sit call. Or see him in context in our Week 8 TE Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 3.5 pts
- TE rank
- #32
- Rostered
- 10%
- Started
- 2%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Darren Waller (CAR TE), our TE32 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season at GB, projecting 3.5 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Sally wants fireworks, and 3.5 points below a typical starter isn't fireworks. 3.5 points is roughly 50% short of the TE baseline, and I rank on output, not name recognition. Facing GB away from home, the script reads neutral to friendly, not scary. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Darren Waller (CAR TE), our TE32 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season at GB, projecting 3.5 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Tina would rather take the cheaper, steadier option than 3.5 points of shortfall. 2% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 3.5 points is roughly 50% short of the TE baseline, and I honestly rank on output, not name recognition. The Pepper Meter cools him to Mild, and that reading is doing its job.