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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Kincaid vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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. Tyler Higbee at 6.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Dalton Kincaid higher, but do not fade Tyler Higbee 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

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dalton Kincaid

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

8.9 PPG6.5 PPG

12 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Kincaid is producing at 40% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Dalton Kincaid carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Kincaid vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Dalton Kincaid and Tyler Higbee for your lineup, you are not alone. Dalton Kincaid finished the 2025 season at 8.9 PPG for the Buffalo Bills (12 games), and Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 for the Los Angeles Rams (9 games).

That 2.4-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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Dalton Kincaid had 39 catches for 571 yards; Tyler Higbee posted 25 for 281. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Dalton Kincaid is off Week 7 and Tyler Higbee Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Dalton Kincaid (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Dalton Kincaid outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dalton Kincaid played 12 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. 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.
•Dalton Kincaid is 7 years younger than Tyler Higbee (26 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Kincaid vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Kincaid	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	6.5
Games Played	12	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	59
Receptions	39	25
Rec/Game	3.3	2.8
Receiving Yards	571	281
Rec Yds/Game	47.6	31.2
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	49	36
Target Share/Game	4.1	4.0
Age	26	33
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dalton Kincaid at 8.9 PPG, 2.4 points per game above Tyler Higbee's 6.5. 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 Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Kincaid has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Dalton Kincaid and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dalton Kincaid (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dalton Kincaid or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dalton Kincaid outscored Tyler Higbee by 2.4 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.