Who Should I Start? Darren Waller or Alvin Kamara


Week 5 Projections

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Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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TD
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Darren Waller News

Darren Waller Could Hit Waiver Wires with Panthers on Bye

Tuesday, October 6, 9:13 AM

In a Week 4 win played without one of the team's leading receivers, Carolina Panthers tight end Darren Waller caught only three passes for 36 yards. With Jalen Coker (quadriceps) sidelined by a quadriceps injury, the passing offense was funneled primarily through second-year receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who set or matched career highs across the board with 14 receptions on 16 targets, 192 yards, and two touchdowns. Still, despite a quiet outing, Waller remains a critical piece of one of the league's most improved offenses. Following a disappointing performance, and with the Panthers on a Week 5 bye, he is likely to hit waivers in a number of leagues, making the 34-year-old veteran an intriguing stash candidate for contending teams with adequate bench space. Unfortunately, the Panthers face an Eagles team in Week 6 that has been the most difficult tight end matchup through the first month of the season.


Week 5 Projections

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Rec. Rec.
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TD
10.3 39.8 0.2 2.8 17.2 0.1

Alvin Kamara News

Alvin Kamara Misses Practice on Wednesday with Back Injury

Wednesday, October 7, 12:48 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) missed practice on Wednesday due to a back injury, per Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports. With fellow Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, Kamara got his first chance to work as New Orleans' RB1 in Week 4. The 31-year-old recorded just 23 rushing yards on seven carries, but he scored two rushing touchdowns and also hauled in five catches for 35 yards on seven targets. It's too early to say whether Kamara's status for the Saints' Week 5 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings is in question, but his health is obviously now worth monitoring for fantasy managers. If Kamara is unable to play in Week 5, Kendre Miller would likely take over as the lead back for New Orleans against Minnesota.


Darren Waller vs. Alvin Kamara

Still trying to decide between Waller and Kamara? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Darren Waller is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Alvin Kamara is projected to score 10.3 points.