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Dalton Kincaid vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy play this season.

Dalton Kincaid is the better play on a neutral week. 8.9 PPG with 571 yards gives a reliable baseline. Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Dalton Kincaid higher, but do not fade Taysom Hill entirely.

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
12
Rec
39
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
49
Bye
Week 7
TENew Orleans Saints#99
Taysom Hill
PPG
5.5
Games
14
Rec
18
Rec Yds
195
Rec TDs
2
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dalton Kincaid
Taysom Hill

Head to Head

8.9 PPG5.5 PPG
12 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Kincaid is producing at 40% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Dalton Kincaid carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Kincaid vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Dalton Kincaid and Taysom Hill for your lineup, you are not alone. Dalton Kincaid finished the 2025 season at 8.9 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (12 games), and Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 for the New Orleans Saints (14 games).

That 3.4-point weekly advantage for Dalton Kincaid is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Dalton Kincaid is the volume tight end in this matchup with 39 receptions for 571 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Kincaid, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dalton Kincaid sits Week 7 while Taysom Hill is off Week 12. 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

Dalton Kincaid is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Taysom Hill 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. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Dalton Kincaid outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Dalton Kincaid's 12. That durability gap means Taysom Hill 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Kincaid vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDalton KincaidTaysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)8.95.5
Games Played1214
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10777
Receptions3918
Rec/Game3.31.3
Receiving Yards571195
Rec Yds/Game47.613.9
Receiving TDs52
Targets490
Target Share/Game4.10.0
Age26-
Experience2 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dalton Kincaid at 8.9 PPG, 3.4 points per game above Taysom Hill's 5.5. 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 Taysom Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Kincaid has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Dalton Kincaid and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Dalton Kincaid (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Kincaid or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Dalton Kincaid outscored Taysom Hill by 3.4 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.