Who Should I Start? Darren Waller or Tyler Higbee

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.

Friday, October 10, 6:28 PM

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Higbee will be back in action after missing Week 5 and being a limited participant in practice this week. Heading into Week 6, Higbee has six receptions for 62 yards and zero touchdowns. It's worth noting that Higbee could see increased playing time with Colby Parkinson (concussion) banged up. Despite that, Higbee hasn't done enough on the field to give fantasy managers a reason to start him this weekend.