Darren Waller · Terrance Ferguson · 2026 week 1

Darren Waller or Terrance Ferguson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Darren Waller or Terrance Ferguson? 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 4.3 PPR points clear of Terrance Ferguson in week 1, drawing CHI — the 18th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Darren Waller START	vs CHI	8.0	18th	11.8	–	healthy
Terrance Ferguson	vs SF	3.7	9th	9.1	39	Questionable

TEs vs CHI recently: Luke Musgrave 3.8 pts (W16) · Jake Tonges 12 pts (W17) · Anthony Firkser 0.2 pts (W18).

TEs vs SF recently: Tyler Warren 3 pts (W16) · Colston Loveland 15.4 pts (W17) · AJ Barner 1.4 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Terrance Ferguson carries the higher trade value — 39 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Terrance Ferguson gets the most.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.