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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Kincaid vs Darnell WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Darnell Washington's 4.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy play this season.

Dalton Kincaid is the better play on a neutral week. 8.9 PPG with 571 yards gives a reliable baseline. Darnell Washington at 4.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Dalton Kincaid higher, but do not fade Darnell Washington entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEBuffalo Bills#11PPG LEADER

Dalton Kincaid

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEPittsburgh Steelers#38

Darnell Washington

PPG

4.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

364

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Dalton Kincaid

Darnell Washington

Head to Head

8.9 PPG4.5 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 at the position). Darnell Washington: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Kincaid is producing at 40% of elite pace and Darnell Washington at 20%. That ranking gap means Dalton Kincaid carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Kincaid vs Darnell Washington: The Full Breakdown

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 4.5 for the Pittsburgh Steelers (13 games).

That 4.4-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 7 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Dalton Kincaid is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Darnell Washington is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dalton Kincaid (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Darnell Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Dalton Kincaid outscored Darnell Washington by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Darnell Washington played 13 games in 2025 compared to Dalton Kincaid's 12. That durability gap means Darnell Washington contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dalton Kincaid scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dalton Kincaid saw 49 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Kincaid vs Darnell Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Kincaid	Darnell Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	4.5
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	59
Receptions	39	31
Rec/Game	3.3	2.4
Receiving Yards	571	364
Rec Yds/Game	47.6	28.0
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	49	43
Target Share/Game	4.1	3.3
Age	26	24
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dalton Kincaid at 8.9 PPG, 4.4 points per game above Darnell Washington's 4.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Darnell Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Kincaid has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Darnell Washington's 4.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Dalton Kincaid and Darnell Washington average in 2025?▾

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Dalton Kincaid and Darnell Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Kincaid (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Kincaid or Darnell Washington a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dalton Kincaid outscored Darnell Washington by 4.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.