Darren Waller fantasy outlook — Week 1
Darren Waller (TE, CAR) is our TE28 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 6.7 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 6.7 pts
- TE rank
- #28
- Rostered
- 4%
- Started
- 1%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Darren Waller (CAR TE), our TE28 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 6.7 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. Nothing in the projection defends him — 4% below positional par is a bench line for me. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. Only 4% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Spicy on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Darren Waller (CAR TE), our TE28 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 6.7 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. Nothing in the projection defends him — 4% below positional par is a bench line for me. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. Only 4% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Spicy on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.