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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Kincaid or Malik NabersWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Malik Nabers over Dalton Kincaid in 2026.

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 to Dalton Kincaid's 8.9, a 3.1 point per game edge. Nabers posted that edge in only 4 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Malik Nabers is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Dalton Kincaid is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Malik Nabers (12.0 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

WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dalton Kincaid

Malik Nabers

Head to Head

8.9 PPG12.0 PPG

12 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 at the position). Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Dalton Kincaid vs Malik Nabers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Kincaid (TE, Buffalo Bills) against Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Malik Nabers posted 12.0 PPG across 4 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, Malik Nabers in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Malik Nabers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Dalton Kincaid 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. Malik Nabers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Malik Nabers outscored Dalton Kincaid by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Kincaid played 12 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. That durability gap means Dalton Kincaid 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.
•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 Malik Nabers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Kincaid	Malik Nabers
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	12.0
Games Played	12	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	48
Receptions	39	18
Rec/Game	3.3	4.5
Receiving Yards	571	271
Rec Yds/Game	47.6	67.8
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	49	35
Target Share/Game	4.1	8.8
Age	26	23
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Malik Nabers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 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 Malik Nabers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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 Malik Nabers in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Malik Nabers's 12.0 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 Malik Nabers average in 2025?▾

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Dalton Kincaid and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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