Panthers TE Darren Waller Draws Mixed Reactions After Bye Week Video
Panthers tight end Darren Waller shared a freestyle rap video during the bye week, drawing a wide range of reactions from NFL fans online.
Darren Waller Start or sit, Week 6
TE · Carolina Panthers · #88
Status
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- TE #2 ↑
- Offense
- College
- Georgia Tech
- Experience
- 9 seasons
Week
Week 6
Matchup
Philadelphia Eagles
DFS salary
$3,600
Projection
7.0
Recent form
2026 season (4 games): 13 rec · 148 rec yds
- Wk 4vs DETW 32-263 rec, 36 rec yds5.1 pts
- Wk 3@ CLEL 18-215 rec, 51 rec yds7.6 pts
- Wk 2@ ATLW 34-33 rec, 33 rec yds, 2 rec TD16.8 pts
- Wk 1vs CHIL 37-592 rec, 28 rec yds3.8 pts
Season by season
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| 2026 · CAR | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · MIA | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · CAR | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Darren Waller: quick answers
- Who does Darren Waller play in week 6?
- Darren Waller faces Philadelphia Eagles with the Carolina Panthers.
- Is Darren Waller injured?
- Darren Waller has no injury designation right now.
- What is Darren Waller's DraftKings salary?
- $3,600 for week 6.
What's happening with Darren Waller
Darren Waller spent part of Carolina's bye week releasing a freestyle rap video, which quickly circulated online and sparked a mix of reactions from fans. The clip has no bearing on his football status, but it kept his name in the news during the Panthers' week off.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Dontayvion Wicks' fantasy outlook took an unexpected turn heading into Week 5, with analysts now debating whether to drop him after earlier expecting a strong performance. He's grouped among several players facing similar uncertainty this week, reflecting a dip in confidence in his short-term role for the Eagles.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Travis Kelce and Darren Waller are both unavailable for Week 5, leaving fantasy managers without two of the position's top options. Their absence creates a noticeable gap at tight end, pushing lineup decisions toward deeper waiver-wire and streaming choices this week.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Jaylen Wright, Kenyon Sadiq, Justin Herbert, Dontayvion Wicks, Marcus Mariota, Jauan Jennings, Kyler Murray, Darren Waller and Jadarian Price were all named among possible Week 5 fantasy roster cuts. The group spans backups, injury-affected veterans and underperforming skill players, with managers weighing whether their current roles justify remaining rostered this week.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Darren Waller was on the field for Carolina's Week 4 matchup with Detroit but barely factored into the passing game despite being a key target earlier this season. The lack of targets raises questions about his role going forward, though no injury or explanation for the drop-off has been confirmed.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
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