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Dalton Kincaid vs James Cook

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEBuffalo Bills
Dalton Kincaid
PPG
8.9
Games
12
Rec
39
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
49
Bye
Week 12
RBBuffalo BillsPPG LEADER
James Cook
PPG
16.8
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,621
Rush TDs
12
Rec
33
Rec Yds
291
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

8.9 PPG16.8 PPG
12 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Dalton Kincaid vs James Cook: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Dalton Kincaid (TE, Buffalo Bills) against James Cook (RB, Buffalo Bills) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while James Cook posted 16.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

The Bottom Line

16.8 PPG for James Cook versus 8.9 for Dalton Kincaid in 2025. The baseline favors James Cook, 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 James Cook in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, James Cook has the edge at 16.8 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 James Cook average in 2025?

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. James Cook averaged 16.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.9 points per game.

Do Dalton Kincaid and James Cook share a bye week?

Yes, both Dalton Kincaid and James Cook share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.