Dalton Kincaid vs Darnell Washington: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Dalton Kincaid and Darnell Washington for your lineup, you are not alone. Dalton Kincaid finished the 2025 season at 8.9 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (12 games), and Darnell Washington averaged 3.6 for the Pittsburgh Steelers (16 games).
That 5.3-point weekly advantage for Dalton Kincaid is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Dalton Kincaid had 39 catches for 571 yards; Darnell Washington posted 31 for 364. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dalton Kincaid sits Week 12 while Darnell Washington is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
