Who Should I Start? Darren Waller or Joe Mixon

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Week 4 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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10.1 0.0 0.0 3.8 38.4 0.4

Darren Waller News

Darren Waller a Priority Streaming Option in Week 4

Friday, October 2, 12:40 PM

The Carolina Panthers' receiver room is battling injuries, but tight end Darren Waller should see more targets in Week 4. Waller was dealing with a toe injury leading up to Week 4, but was off the injury list and a full practice participant on Friday. The veteran has hauled in 10 receptions on 13 targets for 112 yards this season, and his target share should spike in Week 4 since receiver Xavier Legette (knee) is out and Jalen Coker (quad) is questionable to play. Detroit has struggled to contain tight ends this season and is allowing a league-high 299.3 passing yards per game. Even if Coker plays, Waller is a priority streaming option against a struggling Detroit D.

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Week 4 Projections

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Joe Mixon News

Joe Mixon Hints at Return in Social Media Posts

Sunday, October 4, 11:42 AM

Free-agent running back Joe Mixon (foot) posted a workout video to his Instagram Story this weekend showing himself going through drills as he works toward an NFL comeback. Mixon hasn't played since January 2025 after a foot injury wiped out his entire 2025 season, and Houston released him in March. The 30-year-old was productive the last time he played, rushing for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns in 14 regular-season games in 2024. There's now a team showing interest, too. Mixon is traveling to Seattle on Sunday and is expected to visit and work out for the Seahawks on Monday, according to reports. Seattle placed rookie Jadarian Price (chest) on injured reserve Saturday, while Zach Charbonnet (knee) is still working his way back from a torn ACL.

Darren Waller vs. Joe Mixon

Still trying to decide between Waller and Mixon? 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 10.1 points this week while Joe Mixon is projected to score 0.0 points.