Darren Waller
Carolina Panthers Overview
QB Health / Depth
Carolina Panthers QB Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects starter stability, backup depth and current availability. QB1 Bryce Young is listed Full Participation in Practice with Knee. QB2 Kenny Pickett has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB3 Haynes King is listed Out with Coach's Decision. QB depth Will Grier currently carries a roster status of RET.
WR Health / Depth
Carolina Panthers WR Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects the health and usable depth of the receiving group. WR1 Tetairoa McMillan has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR2 Jalen Coker is listed Full Participation in Practice with Shoulder. WR3 Brycen Tremayne has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR4 John Metchie III has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Offensive Line Strength
Carolina Panthers is rated Average. This public grade summarizes the current blocking environment for the offense, including protection quality and the ability to support a dependable rushing attack. An Average grade indicates a generally workable line environment without a clear weekly advantage.
RB Health / Depth
Carolina Panthers RB Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects the condition of the lead backs, the quality of the available depth chart and how much proven depth remains behind the starter. RB1 Chuba Hubbard has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB2 Trevor Etienne has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB3 Anthony Tyus III has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB4 AJ Dillon is listed Out with Coach's Decision.
TE Health / Depth
Carolina Panthers TE Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects current availability and usable depth at tight end. TE1 Tommy Tremble has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE2 Darren Waller has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE3 Mitchell Evans has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE4 Feleipe Franks has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Defensive Line Strength
Carolina Panthers is rated Major Concern. This public grade summarizes how well the defensive front is holding up against the run and creating pressure in the passing game. A Major Concern grade indicates the current front is not consistently controlling the line of scrimmage or generating enough disruption.
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Week 8 Outlook
Stat Cracker Analysis
Darren Waller ranks #17 of 56 tight ends for Week 8.
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Week 8 Game Details
WHY HE IS RANKED HERE
What Stat Cracker Likes
- The overall combination of role, recent performance and upcoming conditions keeps him competitive within the position.
What Could Go Wrong
- The expected scoring environment is more limited than many alternatives at the position.
- This is a road matchup, which adds another variable to the projection.
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2026 Performance
Roster & Availability
Team: Carolina Panthers
Position: TE
Depth: #2
Roster Status: Active
Injury: None Reported
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling three-week matchup view anchored to the real current NFL week. Early future projections update as Stat Cracker refreshes its weekly model.
AWAY @ Green Bay Packers
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this matchup
The matchup is relatively balanced, with no single advantage or concern strong enough to move the projection far from neutral. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Target Volume • Receiver Environment
HOME vs Denver Broncos
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this matchup
The matchup grades tough because the opponent creates a meaningful efficiency challenge, while target volume helps preserve the floor. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Target Volume • Receiver Environment
AWAY @ New Orleans Saints
Why Stat Cracker likes this matchup
The matchup grades favorably because a favorable pass-defense matchup, target volume and scoring upside. New Orleans Saints grades below average in pass defense, improving the receiving matchup. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • Receiver Environment • Scoring Environment
Future projections may change as injuries, depth charts, weather, workload and team conditions are refreshed. Stat Cracker does not rewrite locked historical predictions.
Previous Games vs Green Bay Packers
Past opponent performance is supporting context only. Personnel, coaching and team strength can change between meetings.
Weekly Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Differential | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | TE #1710.2 pts projected | 1.6 ptsActual TE #3 | -8.6 pts | AWAY @ GB |
| 2026 Week 7 | TE #1411.5 pts projected | 11.5 ptsActual TE #6 | +0.0 pts | HOME vs TB |
| 2026 Week 6 | TE #1013.0 pts projected | 0.0 ptsActual TE #42 | -13.0 pts | AWAY @ PHI |
| 2026 Week 4 | TE #615.5 pts projected | 5.1 ptsActual TE #24 | -10.4 pts | HOME vs DET |
| 2026 Week 3 | TE #1214.1 pts projected | 7.6 ptsActual TE #18 | -6.5 pts | AWAY @ CLE |
Differential is actual fantasy points minus the Stat Cracker projected point total. Green means the player outscored the projection; red means the player finished below it.