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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Kincaid vs Harold Fannin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Dalton Kincaid's 8.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Harold Fannin Jr. and Dalton Kincaid are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEBuffalo Bills#11

Dalton Kincaid

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dalton Kincaid

Harold Fannin Jr.

Head to Head

8.9 PPG9.4 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Kincaid is producing at 40% of elite pace and Harold Fannin Jr. at 43%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dalton Kincaid vs Harold Fannin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Dalton Kincaid finished the 2025 season at 8.9 PPG over 12 games with the Buffalo Bills, while Harold Fannin Jr. clocked in at 9.4 across 16 appearances for the Cleveland Browns. A 0.5-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 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 Harold Fannin Jr., but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Dalton Kincaid is off Week 7 and Harold Fannin Jr. Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Dalton Kincaid (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Dalton Kincaid by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dalton Kincaid's 12. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 5 years younger than Dalton Kincaid (21 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Kincaid vs Harold Fannin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Kincaid	Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	9.4
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	150
Receptions	39	72
Rec/Game	3.3	4.5
Receiving Yards	571	731
Rec Yds/Game	47.6	45.7
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	49	107
Target Share/Game	4.1	6.7
Age	26	21
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

9.4 PPG for Harold Fannin Jr. versus 8.9 for Dalton Kincaid in 2025. The baseline favors Harold Fannin Jr., though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?▾

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Dalton Kincaid and Harold Fannin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Kincaid (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Kincaid or Harold Fannin Jr. a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Dalton Kincaid by 0.5 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.