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Darren Waller or Ja'Kobi Lane

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
Darren Waller

Darren Waller

TE • Carolina Panthers CAR
Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane

WR • Baltimore Ravens BAL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Waller over Lane

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Waller ... 60%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.27
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.3 25.2 0.2 6.27
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Outlook Darren Waller

Darren Waller at Green Bay — Touchdown-dependent streaming option on Thursday night

Waller operates as the secondary tight end behind Tommy Tremble, though he flashed his lingering big-play ability with a 50-yard touchdown reception last week against Tampa Bay. Target volume remains sparse, having drawn only four looks across his last two contests while Carolina's offense navigates multiple offensive line injuries, including tackle Taylor Moton.

Our projections forecast Waller for approximately 2.3 catches, 26 yards, and 6.3 fantasy points. Given his single-digit start rate and low target floor in a run-balanced attack, the veteran tight end profiles as a risky, touchdown-or-bust streamer for deep leagues rather than a trustworthy fantasy starter at Lambeau Field.


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Latest News Darren Waller
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lane over Waller

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Lane ... 0%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.12
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.1 27.7 0.2 6.12
No projection for today.
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Outlook Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane at BUF — Rookie Wideout Brings Upside in High-Scoring Matchup

After returning from a fractured wrist, Ja'Kobi Lane has immediately carved out a perimeter role, earning five targets in each of his past two games. With Lamar Jackson logging full practices and ready to lead the offense, the rookie wideout should see consistent opportunities on third downs and near the end zone.

Rostered in 28% of fantasy leagues, Lane is an intriguing deep-league play or upside Flex candidate in a matchup featuring a slate-high 54.5-point total against Buffalo. Our weekly projections expect roughly four receptions for 36 yards (around 8.1 fantasy points), with room for a spike week if game flow demands heavy passing.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 14 hrs ago
Latest News Ja'Kobi Lane
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Performance Darren Waller
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
15050.0501
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
15050.0501
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Ja'Kobi Lane
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3258.3100
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
7659.3110
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Darren Waller
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Ja'Kobi Lane
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Darren Waller
OWN
12%
-2.3 compared to last week
START
 
3%
+0.39 compared to last week
OWN/START Ja'Kobi Lane
OWN
28%
-0.28 compared to last week
START
 
3%
-0.93 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Darren Waller
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Ja'Kobi Lane
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Darren Waller

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among TE's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 37.80 total points (6.30 avg).
  • Currently 33.7 points behind the leader: Isaiah Likely
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 34th among TE.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 27th among TE.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 28th among TE.
  • Top 25 in reception yards with 198 and 14.14 YPC and is currently ranked 23rd among TE.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 12th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +81 Rec TDs: -1,
Breakdown Ja'Kobi Lane

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 121st with 7.60 total points (2.53 avg).
  • Currently 130.56 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 96th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 100th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 3 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +8, Rec Yards: +76 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 48, REC YDS: 575, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Darren Waller

No Injury Reported

Injury Ja'Kobi Lane

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Darren Waller

Week 8
Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.71337.571391603.93
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 9th with 45.00 total points (6.43 avg).
  • Currently 24 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 13 (1.86 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 19th in rush defense with 805 (115.00 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 1558 (222.57 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 9 (1.29 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 20.71 per game and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 25th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +107.19, Turnovers: +10 Sacks: -6, INTs: +7, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -0.42,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 32, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 22.5, YDS/G: 331.3
Matchups Ja'Kobi Lane

Week 8
Baltimore Ravens @ Buffalo Bills

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.50399.67631102.52
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 19.00 total points (3.17 avg).
  • Currently 50 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in rush defense with 606 (101.00 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 29th in pass defense with 1792 (298.67 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.50 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +197.17, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: -12, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +7.7,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 15, TDS: 4, PA/G: 22.8, YDS/G: 311.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Darren Waller
6.03
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Ja'Kobi Lane
8.29
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Darren Waller
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2015 BAL 3 6 2 18 9.0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 BAL 8 17 10 85 8.5 2 0 0 0 0
2018 OAK 3 6 6 75 12.5 0 1 21 21 0
2019 OAK 16 117 90 1146 12.7 3 2 5 2.5 0
2020 LV 16 145 107 1196 11.2 9 0 0 0 0
2021 LV 11 93 55 665 12.1 2 0 0 0 0
2022 LV 8 43 28 388 13.9 3 0 0 0 0
2023 NYG 12 74 52 552 10.6 1 0 0 0 0
2025 MIA 8 34 24 283 11.8 6 1 4 4 0
2026 CAR 6 23 14 198 14.1 3 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 65 40 561 14.1 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 7 36 25 278 11 2 0 1 4 0
Totals 91 558 388 4606 11.9 29 4 30 7.5 0
Career Ja'Kobi Lane
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 BAL 3 13 8 76 9.5 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 7 32 19 185 9.5 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3 13 8 76 9.5 0 0 0 0 0
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