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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Kincaid vs Gunnar HelmWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy play this season.

Dalton Kincaid has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.5-PPG advantage is real (8.9 to 4.4), and Dalton Kincaid's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Gunnar Helm is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

TETennessee Titans#40

Gunnar Helm

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

357

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Dalton Kincaid

Gunnar Helm

Head to Head

8.9 PPG4.4 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

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

Dalton Kincaid vs Gunnar Helm: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo Bills) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.9 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Gunnar Helm (Tennessee Titans) came in at 4.4 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Dalton Kincaid carries a 4.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Dalton Kincaid had 39 catches for 571 yards; Gunnar Helm posted 44 for 357. 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 Gunnar Helm 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

If you can acquire Dalton Kincaid at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Gunnar Helm is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Dalton Kincaid (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Dalton Kincaid outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Gunnar Helm played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dalton Kincaid's 12. That durability gap means Gunnar Helm 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.
•Gunnar Helm saw 55 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 Gunnar Helm: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Kincaid	Gunnar Helm
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	4.4
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	70
Receptions	39	44
Rec/Game	3.3	2.8
Receiving Yards	571	357
Rec Yds/Game	47.6	22.3
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	49	55
Target Share/Game	4.1	3.4
Age	26	23
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Dalton Kincaid holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.9 points per game. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Gunnar Helm in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Kincaid has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 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 Gunnar Helm average in 2025?▾

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Dalton Kincaid and Gunnar Helm's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Dalton Kincaid or Gunnar Helm a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dalton Kincaid outscored Gunnar Helm by 4.5 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.