Who should I start in Week 6, Darren Waller or Jaylin Noel?

Darren Waller. This week's consensus has Darren Waller at TE20 (range #17–#26) and Jaylin Noel at WR55 (range #46–#73); on the flex board it is #98 vs #117. Projections: 7.5 vs 5.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Darren Waller or Jaylin Noel?

Darren Waller. Rest-of-season consensus: Darren Waller TE23 (range #15–#34) vs Jaylin Noel WR68 (range #53–#79). 3 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darren Waller ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Darren Waller for Jaylin Noel?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darren Waller is ranked #152 overall and Jaylin Noel #156, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Darren Waller or Jaylin Noel?

Who to start in Week 6, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Darren Waller
Rest of season: Darren Waller — 3 of 5 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Darren Waller	Jaylin Noel
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 5 experts rank Darren Waller ahead · 2 rank Jaylin Noel ahead	#161#124–#227edge	#166#103–#210
Week 6 (flex)	FLX98#87–#120edge	FLX117#93–#152
Week 6 projection (PPR)	7.5edge	5.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #152 overall	6 #156 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+140 ranks · +273 val	+42 ranks · +117 val
Rostered	20%	6%
Bye	5	8
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Toe) · LIMIT · 0.82434% to play	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 6, Darren Waller or Jaylin Noel?: Darren Waller. This week's consensus has Darren Waller at TE20 (range #17–#26) and Jaylin Noel at WR55 (range #46–#73); on the flex board it is #98 vs #117. Projections: 7.5 vs 5.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Darren Waller or Jaylin Noel?: Darren Waller. Rest-of-season consensus: Darren Waller TE23 (range #15–#34) vs Jaylin Noel WR68 (range #53–#79). 3 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darren Waller ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Darren Waller for Jaylin Noel?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darren Waller is ranked #152 overall and Jaylin Noel #156, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.