Austin Hooper · Darren Waller · 2026 week 2

Austin Hooper or Darren Waller?

Wondering who you should start this week — Austin Hooper or Darren Waller? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Darren WallerDarren Waller projects 4.2 PPR points clear of Austin Hooper in week 2, drawing ATL — the 7th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Austin Hooper vs CAR 2.4 11th – – healthy
Darren Waller START @ ATL 6.6 7th · soft 4.8 21 healthy

TEs vs CAR recently: Cole Kmet 9.5 pts (W1).

TEs vs ATL recently: Pat Freiermuth 10.6 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Darren Waller carries the higher trade value — 21 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Darren Waller gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.