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Dalton Kincaid vs Tee Higgins

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
WRCincinnati BengalsPPG LEADER
Tee Higgins
PPG
12.1
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
846
Rec TDs
11
Targets
98
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

8.9 PPG12.1 PPG
12 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Dalton Kincaid vs Tee Higgins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Dalton Kincaid (TE, Buffalo Bills) against Tee Higgins (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Tee Higgins posted 12.1 PPG across 15 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

Tee Higgins outscored Dalton Kincaid by 3.2 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 8.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 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 Tee Higgins average in 2025?

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

Do Dalton Kincaid and Tee Higgins share a bye week?

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