Who Should I Start? Darren Waller or Harold Fannin Jr.

Saturday, October 11, 6:28 AM

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller has been extremely productive since returning from his hip injury two weeks ago, and he'll be a solid starting option in Week 6 against the Chargers. Waller retired and did not play last year, and was sidelined by a hip issue for the first three weeks of 2025. He returned in Week 4 with two touchdowns and 27 yards against the Jets, and he built on that last week by hauling in all five of his targets for 78 yards and a third touchdown. His snap count doubled from 16 in Week 4 to 32 in Week 5, and he was a key contributor even at just a 58% snap share. If that number grows again this week, he should continue to progress and remain one of the focuses of the Dolphins' offense, which is now operating without Tyreek Hill (knee), leaving targets available from Tua Tagovailoa. Tua has looked Waller's way often and had great success, so Waller is the TE8 this week in RotoBaller's rankings and can be a very solid starter in standard-sized leagues.

Saturday, October 11, 8:19 AM

Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. caught the first touchdown of his career in a 21-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. Fannin will look to keep it going in a road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6. The rookie tight end out of Bowling Green has quickly turned into one of Cleveland's top weapons in the passing game, ranking third on the team in receiving yards and first with 21 receptions. The Steelers have struggled to contain tight ends this season, allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to the position, putting Fannin in line to turn in a solid performance. He sets up as a mid-range TE2 in fantasy leagues this weekend.