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Basic StatsDarren Waller's Basic Stats

Darren Waller
ADP: N/A
Bye: 13
Experience: 6 Yr(s)
Age: 31.2
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 255
40 Time: 4.46
Speed Score: 131.60
SPARQx (Rank): 115.10 (75%)
Burst Score (Rank): 127.30 (91%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.32 (80%)
Catch Radius (Rank): 10.38 (97%)

Injury PredictorDarren Waller's Injury Guide

Very High Risk

Chance of Injury in 2023

79%

% chance misses at least 2 quarters

Chance of Injury per Game

8.8%

1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

Projected Games Missed 2023

2.50

Durability

2.76

Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly SIP Logo

Injury History

Date League Injury Details
Sep 23, 2020 NFL Knee Patella Sprain Waller was listed as questionable for the Week 3 game against the Patriots with a knee injury. He was active for that game
Oct 11, 2015 NFL Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 Waller suffered a concussion during the game against the Browns. He missed one game
Oct 26, 2015 NFL Thigh Hamstring Strain Grade 2 Waller land on the season-ending injured reserve due to a hamstring injury suffered during the game at Arizona.
Aug 3, 2019 NFL Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain Waller suffered an AC joint sprain during the training camp. He was healthy for Week 1 of the regular season against the Broncos.
Dec 30, 2019 NFL Hand Thumb Fracture Waller had thumb surgery. It's unclear when Waller sustained this injury
Sep 23, 2020 NFL Knee Strain Grade 1 Waller had a knee issue ahead of the Week 3 game against the Patriots.
Aug 4, 2021 NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 Waller was sidelined with an ankle injury during the 2021 preseason.
Oct 23, 2021 NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 Waller missed Week 7's game against the Eagles due to an ankle injury.
Nov 25, 2021 NFL Knee Strain Grade 1 Waller suffered a strained IT band in the Raiders' win over the Cowboys.
Jul 30, 2022 NFL Thigh Hamstring Strain Grade 2 Waller missed about 1 month of practice, but part of his absence was contract-related.
Oct 10, 2022 NFL Thigh Hamstring Strain Grade 2 Waller played only 6 snaps before departing. He was put on IR on November 10.
Oct 29, 2023 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 Waller aggravated his hamstring in the second quarter of Week 8 vs. the Jets. He did not return to the contest and has since been placed on IR.

Basic StatsDarren Waller's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Waller last performed as a high-end TE1 in 2020. In the two years since, injuries have ruined any shot at a repeat.

We like the move to New York, where he’ll play under offensive-minded HC Brian Daboll. His unit lacks a No. 1 WR, leaving room for Waller to lead in targets.

You can’t count on him to play all 17 games, but Waller should see the volume to supply a top-3 fantasy ceiling. He’s attractively priced at TE7.


What We Learned Last Year
  • Injuries limited Waller in his final season with Las Vegas.
    • After missing six games with knee and ankle injuries in 2021, Waller missed nine with a hamstring in 2022.
  • He sat out part of training camp over contract negotiations and hamstring trouble.
  • When active, his fantasy numbers proved inconsistent.
    • He finished as a top-12 PPR TE five times, adding four finishes at TE29 or worse.
  • Per Pro Football Focus, Waller didn't force any missed tackles on 28 receptions.
  • He tallied only 2.8 yards after catch per reception, a career low.
  • His 1.58 yards per route run also marked his worst number since becoming a full-time starter. It’s fair to say that he wasn’t playing in peak condition.

What to Expect in 2023
  • A healthy Waller should bounce back for fantasy managers.
    • He turns 31 in season, not yet a worrisome age for TEs.
    • When on the field over the past two seasons, Waller has averaged 4.1 catches, 53 yards, and 0.25 TDs per game. A fine level of production given the injury troubles.
  • Waller’s back to full health and garnering offseason hype as the Giants’ target leader.
  • Clearly, his target competition isn’t fierce.
    • WRs Sterling Shepard and Wan'Dale Robinson are coming off ACL tears.
    • WR Darius Slayton rebounded in 2022, but he doesn’t project as a high-volume option.
    • WR Parris Campbell is coming off a career-best season, but his durability issues are well-documented. He’s on a low-dollar one-year deal.
    • WR Jamison Crowder knows HC Brian Daboll from their time in Buffalo. Now 30, he doesn’t profile as anything more than a part-time slot – if he makes the team.
    • WR Jalin Hyatt brings exciting downfield speed, but his game lacks polish. Slipping to Round 3, he’s unlikely to make a major Year 1 impact.
    • WR Isaiah Hodgins looks like the top WR following a strong end to 2022. But he’s far from a true No. 1.
  • We look for the Giants’ pass volume to tick up a bit.
  • Daniel Jones averaged only ~29.5 attempts per game last year. After signing a new extension – and now in Year 2 with Daboll – that number should rise.

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Darren Waller, TE NYG

4:36pm EDT 11/4/23

Darren Waller to IR

The Giants placed TE Darren Waller on IR with his latest hamstring injury. He was already ruled out for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders and will now also miss the next three games vs. the Cowboys, Commanders, and Patriots. The Giants then have a Week 13 bye, so Week 14 is the earliest we'll see Waller again. He's droppable in fantasy leagues without deep benches or IR spots. Daniel Bellinger will take over as New York's lead TE with Waller out. He averaged 2.5 catches, 22 yards, and 0.2 TDs across 12 games as a rookie last year.

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Giants HC Brian Daboll said Thursday that TE Darren Waller (hamstring) won't play vs. the Raiders this weekend and might require a trip to IR. That'd knock him out for four total games. It's not a big surprise after Waller admitted that he'll likely miss multiple weeks with his latest hamstring injury. We'd try to keep him stashed on fantasy benches considering the sorry state of the TE position, but Waller might need to be dropped in shallow-bench leagues. His absence leaves Daniel Bellinger as New York's top TE. He averaged 2.5 catches, 22 yards, and 0.2 TDs across 12 games as a rookie last year. Bellinger is an emergency-only fantasy option.

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Giants TE Darren Waller admitted Wednesday that he might "potentially" miss weeks with his latest hamstring injury, per ESPN's Jordan Raanan. “It may take a little bit," Waller added. It's not a surprise considering his lengthy history of hamstring trouble. We can safely assume that Waller won't play vs. the Raiders on Sunday. We'll see if he can make it back for Week 10. It's worth noting that the Giants have a Week 13 bye.

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Giants HC Brian Daboll said TE Darren Waller (hamstring) won't practice on Wednesday. Daboll didn't rule Waller out for this weekend's game vs. the Raiders, but we'd be surprised if he played considering his history of hamstring injuries.

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Giants WR Darren Waller has been ruled out of Sunday's game vs. the Jets with a hamstring injury. He's been dealing with hamstring trouble all season and was questionable coming into this one. We'll look for more info on Waller's status going forward.

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