Darren Waller Fantasy

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller appeared to be putting his recent shoulder woes behind him in the team's preseason Week 2 matchup. After suffering an AC joint sprain on August 3, Waller missed the preseason opener last weekend and has appeared sporadically in practice since. He was active and effective against the Cardinals on Thursday, picking up a slick reception for seven yards and was also found wide open in the end zone on the same drive, but was overthrown on a pass thrown by Mike Glennon. Waller continues to get praise from the coaching staff for his athleticism and strong receiving hands, making him a viable breakout candidate in 2019. He'll take over the void left by Jared Cook, albeit without the high volume of work, and could provide sneaky value at the thin tight end position this season.

Aug. 15th • 11:29 PM

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller was back at practice Tuesday and was "active as he has been since suffering his shoulder sprain." He suffered an AC joint sprain on Aug 3 and has been a limiting contributor in practices since. It's unlikely he'll suit up for their second exhibition contest on Thursday, but hopefully, we see him dress for Week 3 of the preseason. Waller has been hyped throughout the offseason as well as training camp before the injury earning himself the "sleeper" moniker in fantasy circles. The former wide receiver out of Georgia Tech may have a slow start to the regular season with the amount of time he's missed, but could become a sneaky weapon in this improving offense.

Aug. 13th • 6:41 PM

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller is easing back to full activity after suffering an AC joint sprain over the weekend. The 27-year-old was standing out at camp as a pass-catcher generating rave reviews from the coaching staff, but the hype train can slow down for the next week. Head coach Jon Gruden said that Wallers involvement will increase after the team opens up split practice with the Rams this week, followed by a preseason game over the weekend. Waller can be ruled out for the first game, although the issue doesnt sound overly serious and he will hopefully be out there for the second dress rehearsal. Its a situation to monitor going forward, but he still remains a sleeper at the tight end position.

Aug. 7th • 1:40 AM