Who Should I Start? Darren Waller or Mason Taylor

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, 3:34 PM

Rookie tight end Mason Taylor and the New York Jets offense will be tested in Week 6 when they face a staunch Denver Broncos defense in London. The LSU product is an ascending asset in the Jets' pass attack, racking up an impressive 19 targets (14/132) over the previous two contests - the most of any New York receiver. It's an encouraging sign for his outlook moving forward, but fantasy managers may want to exercise caution slotting him into their lineups for the team's bout with Denver's defense. The Broncos are more beatable through the air than on the ground, but are still affording opposing tight ends an average of just four receptions and 42.6 yards per game - the seventh- and eleventh-fewest marks in the league. Taylor figures to get a sizable target share. Still, his production is primarily tied to Fields' performance against a durable Denver D. The 21-year-old is RotoBaller's PPR TE14 for Sunday's slate of action.