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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Kincaid or Jaylen WarrenWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Jaylen Warren over Dalton Kincaid in 2026.

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 to Dalton Kincaid's 8.9, a 3.4 point per game edge. Warren also stayed healthier, playing 16 games to 12, which steadies his weekly floor. Jaylen Warren is Tier 5 among running backs, Dalton Kincaid is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jaylen Warren (12.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Dalton Kincaid (8.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Dalton Kincaid

Jaylen Warren

Head to Head

8.9 PPG12.3 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 at the position). Jaylen Warren: Tier 5 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Dalton Kincaid vs Jaylen Warren: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Kincaid (TE, Buffalo Bills) against Jaylen Warren (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Jaylen Warren posted 12.3 PPG across 16 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.

Dalton Kincaid has his bye in Week 7, Jaylen Warren in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jaylen Warren 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. Jaylen Warren (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Warren outscored Dalton Kincaid by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dalton Kincaid's 12. That durability gap means Jaylen Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaylen Warren scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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 Jaylen Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Kincaid	Jaylen Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	12.3
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	197
Rushing Yards	0	958
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	59.9
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	39	40
Receiving Yards	571	333
Targets	49	45
Total TDs	5	8
Age	26	27
Experience	2 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jaylen Warren at 12.3 PPG, 3.4 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 Jaylen Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 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.

Should I draft Dalton Kincaid or Jaylen Warren in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Jaylen Warren's 12.3 fantasy points per game against Dalton Kincaid's 8.9 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Dalton Kincaid and Jaylen Warren average in 2025?▾

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Dalton Kincaid and Jaylen Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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