Darren Waller’s fantasy football outlook took a sharp turn after a jarring moment in Week 7 left fans and managers holding their breath. The veteran tight end exited the game with a mysterious injury that sparked immediate concern, though it won’t end his season.
Still, the diagnosis is severe enough to land him on injured reserve, sidelining him for a critical stretch of the fantasy calendar. What happened remains under wraps, but the implications for your lineup are real.
Darren Waller Injury Update
The initial fear was that Waller suffered a season-ending pectoral injury in Week 7’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Initial reports indicate that it was not the case. However, the injury is significant enough for the veteran tight end to land on the injured reserve.
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Waller will miss the next four games and isn’t eligible to return to the field until Week 13’s game against the New Orleans Saints, thanks to a Week 12 bye for the Dolphins.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Waller Fantasy Outlook
A pec strain kept Waller out of the second half of Week 7 against the Browns and has since been placed on injured reserve.
I believe that you ALWAYS use your IR slot when possible. It’s free, why wouldn’t you?
Outside of that, I’m not the least bit burning a roster spot on Waller. He’s no different than half a dozen streaming options, so when you factor in this injury and the limitations of the offense as a whole, there’s far more risk than projectable reward in this profile.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
