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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Kincaid vs George KittleWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Kittle is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Dalton Kincaid's 8.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

George Kittle is the better play on a neutral week. 12.1 PPG with 625 yards gives a reliable baseline. Dalton Kincaid at 8.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft George Kittle higher, but do not fade Dalton Kincaid entirely.

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

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TEBuffalo Bills#11

Dalton Kincaid

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dalton Kincaid

George Kittle

Head to Head

8.9 PPG12.1 PPG

12 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 at the position). George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Kincaid is producing at 40% of elite pace and George Kittle at 55%. That ranking gap means George Kittle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Kincaid vs George Kittle: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Dalton Kincaid and George Kittle for your lineup, you are not alone. Dalton Kincaid finished the 2025 season at 8.9 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (12 games), and George Kittle averaged 12.1 for the San Francisco 49ers (11 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for George Kittle 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.

George Kittle is the volume tight end in this matchup with 57 receptions for 628 yards, while Dalton Kincaid profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 39 catches). In weeks where Dalton Kincaid finds the end zone he out-scores George Kittle, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dalton Kincaid sits Week 7 while George Kittle is off Week 8. 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

George Kittle is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dalton Kincaid 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. George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Dalton Kincaid by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Kincaid played 12 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Dalton Kincaid contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•George Kittle scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•George Kittle saw 69 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Dalton Kincaid is 6 years younger than George Kittle (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Kincaid vs George Kittle: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Kincaid	George Kittle
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	12.1
Games Played	12	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	133
Receptions	39	57
Rec/Game	3.3	5.2
Receiving Yards	571	628
Rec Yds/Game	47.6	57.1
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	49	69
Target Share/Game	4.1	6.3
Age	26	32
Experience	2 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Kittle at 12.1 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Dalton Kincaid's 8.9. 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 George Kittle in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Dalton Kincaid's 8.9 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 George Kittle average in 2025?▾

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Dalton Kincaid and George Kittle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Kincaid (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and George Kittle (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Kincaid or George Kittle a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

George Kittle outscored Dalton Kincaid by 3.2 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.