Will Darren Waller be participating today? The most recent injury report and guidance on whether to start or bench him for Week 13.

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TL;DR

  • Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller is questionable for Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints.
  • Waller returned from retirement and was activated off injured reserve after a pectoral injury.
  • He has been TE10 overall in his four games played this season, scoring four touchdowns.
  • Despite concerns about playing time, he is a viable start due to limited tight end depth.

The Miami Dolphins are hoping this is the week that tight end Darren Waller makes his return to the field.

Waller has participated in only four contests this year, having returned from his retirement. Following a three-game absence, Waller made his initial appearance for The Dolphins in Week 4.

However, Waller sustained a pectoral injury during Week 7, which necessitated his early departure from the match and subsequently placed him on injured reserve.

He has since been designated to return from IR this past week and he was even activated off the list on Saturday.

Despite all that, he is still s porting the questionable tag. Here's what we know about his status for the Week 13 game against the New Orleans Saints.

Will Darren Waller be participating in today's game?

Although no reports have surfaced regarding Waller's availability for Week 13, it's reasonable to expect the experienced player will participate.

Ultimately, the Dolphins wouldn't have brought him back from injured reserve if they hadn't believed he would participate. We'll continue to monitor the inactive list, but it would be unexpected if Waller doesn't take the field.

Advice on whether to start or bench Darren Waller

Across the four matches he's participated in this season, Waller ranked as TE10 overall during that period, yet scores were primarily the reason for his notable performance, as Waller achieved four in total across three of those encounters but recorded 27 yards or fewer on three occasions.

The Saints present a fairly average challenge for tight ends, as New Orleans allows an average of 14th-most fantasy points per game to players at that position.

A significant worry this week is that Waller may not receive a complete share of playing time following his extended absence. Considering he relies on scoring touchdowns, this presents a precarious choice for Week 13.

Nonetheless, given the limited depth at the tight end spot, there's a valid reason to deploy the experienced player.

Verdict: Start

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