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NBC Sports Rotoworld fantasy football takes on Dalton Kincaid
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All NBC Sports Rotoworld insights about Dalton Kincaid
PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026
Kincaid is a start in Week 8 against Baltimore in an excellent game environment. He ranks 12th among tight ends in targets per route run at 0.22 and second in yards per route run at 2.35. His matchup with the Ravens has a 54.5-point total and the Bills are projected to be the third-highest-scoring team of the week.NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026
Kincaid works from the slot on a majority of his routes and faces a Ravens defense that allows only nine teams a higher completion rate over expected to the slot and seven teams a higher success rate on slot attempts; however, the Bills rank 28th in pass rate over expected since Week 3, meaning the offense will need high volume to capitalize on the favorable matchup.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Dalton Kincaid eyes up shootout game script with the Ravens in Week 8, suggesting a high-scoring game environment that favors passing volume and tight end production.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Dalton Kincaid had a bounce-back performance (TE16) before the Bills' Week 7 bye and faces a Ravens matchup where the Bills should have to cut their passing game loose, suggesting increased volume opportunity.PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026
Kincaid was a bust in Week 5 but quietly logged an 82 percent route rate, nearly 20 percent higher than his previous best mark. He remains fifth in the NFL in yards per route run (2.5) and fifth in air yards share (20 percent). The Bills have a 29-point team total and DJ Moore looks likely to sit again, keeping Kincaid in the conversation despite recent disappointment.NegativeProjectionOct 16, 2026
Week 6's game against the Raiders should be a plus matchup for Kincaid (Raiders have allowed the sixth-most points to opposing tight ends this season), but those considering pivoting off of him in Week 6 are more than justified given his underwhelming usage on multiple fronts.NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026
Among 26 tight ends with at least 60 routes run since Week 3, Kincaid's 63 routes are tied with Greg Dulcich and Mark Andrews for dead last, and his 11.1 percent TPRR ranks second to last behind only Gunnar Helm (8.1 percent TPRR), indicating severely diminished involvement despite the favorable matchup.NegativeProjectionOct 16, 2026
The first two weeks of the season saw Kincaid living up to high expectations with 12-of-14 targets for 225 yards and one touchdown, but in his last three games combined, Kincaid has posted a 4-52-0 line on eight targets; in Week 5 against the Rams with DJ Moore (shoulder) sidelined, Kincaid still failed to break through, catching just one pass for seven yards in a game that went to overtime and featured 71 combined points.NegativeProjectionOct 15, 2026
Dalton Kincaid is searching for answers in Vegas, suggesting he is underperforming expectations and facing production challenges.NegativeProjectionOct 15, 2026
Dalton Kincaid is in a slump with 45 tight ends posting more PPR points over the past three weeks, making a rank drop seem reasonable. However, the source retains him in the top 12 because the domed Vegas game environment projects as too good with a 53.5 over/under, though Buffalo's passing volume could be limited as it was vs. the Rams.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Kincaid now has three consecutive games with three or fewer targets, a trend expected to change with Moore out but has not materialized; the Bills' run-heavy approach in Week 5 (19 passes to 37 rushes) limited his receiving opportunities.PositiveMatchupOct 9, 2026
Kincaid's 'Sad Trombone Situation might finally end this week against the Rams, a coverage unit allowing the league's second highest target rate. Kincaid has run 33 percent of his routes from the slot this season and 20 percent from the boundary; the Rams have locked down opposing boundary wideouts, forcing teams to funnel targets inside, which should create volume for Kincaid's slot work.NegativeProjectionOct 8, 2026
Dalton Kincaid has had two great games and two clunkers. With DJ Moore (shoulder) growing ever more banged up, it seems like the perfect time to predict a 'split the difference' Week 5 for the Bills' perpetually frustrating seam stretcher.NegativeBustOct 7, 2026
Kincaid is running hot on air yards conversion through Week 4 after leading all tight ends in air yards through two weeks, but has a sudden lack of opportunity with only 55 air yards over Buffalo's past two outings, ranking 21st among tight ends. His 72 percent bullseye rate is obscene and suggests he is due for negative regression based on an unusually high rate of accurate throws. Bills head coach Joe Brady said after Week 4 that he needed to do what it took to get Kincaid more involved in the passing offense.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Head coach Joe Brady said Monday that he wants to get tight end Dalton Kincaid more involved in the offense, which would be easier with Moore off the field. Kincaid stands to benefit from increased offensive opportunities if Moore misses time.PositiveProjectionOct 5, 2026
Kincaid earned Week 4 All Bank Examiner Squad honors at the tight end position, indicating strong fantasy performance in Week 4.NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026
Kincaid is ranked TE4 and had a poor Week 3 performance coinciding with the Bills' overall struggles and coach Joe Brady's -12% pass rate over expected against the Chargers; however, the source notes "Kincaid isn't leaving TE1 spots at this point" despite the risk of similar game script against the Patriots.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Bills' Kincaid becoming a must-start asset; source indicates the tight end has emerged as a consistent fantasy producer warranting universal starting consideration.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Dalton Kincaid was named to the Week 3 All Bank Examiner Squad, indicating strong tight end performance in the week.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Kincaid has 50 more yards than any other tight end through his first two games and is already 33.4 percent of the way to his career high yardage total of 673 set in his 2023 rookie season. The Bills' high-flying, explosive ways are extremely unlikely to change against the waylaid Chargers this week, supporting his TE2 overall consideration.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
An absence of DJ Moore could further propel Kincaid into elite territory after the talented young tight end posted 225 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets through two games.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Kincaid is becoming a must-start asset for fantasy; the source highlights his rising value and importance in lineups.PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026
The source identifies Kincaid's growing role in Buffalo's offense as making him an every-week fantasy starter moving forward; his expanded usage in the Bills' scheme supports must-start status.PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026
Kincaid is identified as becoming a must-start asset in fantasy, indicating elevated playing time and/or target share expectations.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
The source identifies Kincaid as a primary 'you have to have some reaction' Week 1 player. The expectation was that the Bills would be more pass-happy in Sean McDermott's absence, but they were not, suggesting reduced target volume for Kincaid.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Kincaid benefited from the Bills' dramatic offensive shift under new head coach Joe Brady. Buffalo posted the fourth most total team air yards in Week 1 against the elite Texans defense, a massive jump from their seventh-lowest mark (201.5 air yards per game) in 2025. The source notes that a big game from Kincaid would have been unthinkable under Sean McDermott and could be commonplace in 2026 if Brady is committed to letting Josh Allen cook.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Dalton Kincaid posted 150 yards on five receptions in Week 1, capitalizing on the Bills' aggressive passing attack and fast pace. His strong Week 1 performance suggests he will benefit from the team's elevated pass volume and deep-shot frequency.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Kincaid posted 150 yards in Week 1 as the Bills played fast with the eighth-fastest pace and were sixth in situation-neutral pass rate. Josh Allen threw deep at the highest rate in the league, supporting high passing volume and deep-shot opportunities for Kincaid.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Kincaid is ranked TE9 for Week 1. The source, a longtime skeptic of Kincaid, has changed his stance, believing every usage arrow is pointing upward. The Bills are expected to prove more committed to the passing game with defensive-minded Sean McDermott no longer setting the tone. Kincaid led all tight ends in 2025 yards per route run at 2.59.PositiveBreakoutSep 4, 2026
Kincaid is positioned to break out with an enhanced role; increased playing time and offensive opportunities support his fantasy upside.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
The source identifies Dalton Kincaid as a later-round tight end who could match or exceed the production of tight ends going four or five rounds earlier; Kincaid is reportedly going to have an enhanced role in the Buffalo offense this season.PositiveBreakoutSep 3, 2026
The source has not drafted Kincaid in his first three seasons but is now targeting him in round 8 as a TE1/2 borderline option. Kincaid has the hands, efficiency and big-play ability to achieve a fairly standard mid-career tight end breakout in a Bills offense that figures to increase its pass attempts in the post-Sean McDermott environment.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Kincaid is described as another excellent pick if you fade elite tight ends, suggesting he offers strong value as a tight end option in the Bills' offense alongside DJ Moore.PositiveBreakoutAug 28, 2026
Dalton Kincaid can break out with an enhanced role, suggesting increased opportunity and production potential for the tight end.PositiveBreakoutAug 26, 2026
Kincaid is positioned to break out with an enhanced role, suggesting increased offensive involvement and upside potential.PositiveBreakoutAug 25, 2026
Kincaid is positioned to break out with an enhanced role in his offense, suggesting upside potential for fantasy purposes.PositiveBreakoutAug 24, 2026
The source identifies Kincaid as primed for a breakout season with an enhanced role in the Bills' new offense; Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak discuss whether the expanded role will translate to breakout production.NegativeProjectionAug 19, 2026
Kincaid was selected in the 8th round (8.11 pick) in the Rotoworld mock draft, indicating a mid-round tight end valuation.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Kincaid was drafted 8.11 in this mock draft by the Buffalo Bills, indicating late eighth-round selection for the TE position.PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026
Kincaid is described as 'what the Ravens need' at wide receiver, suggesting he fills a key role in Baltimore's offense with fantasy upside.PositiveValueAug 13, 2026
Kincaid is described as a 'steal' in fantasy after signing an extension, suggesting his current draft position or ADP undervalues his talent and role security.PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026
The source identifies Kincaid as the biggest winner if Joe Brady decides to open up the offense, suggesting significant upside if offensive philosophy changes.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Kincaid just posted a career and NFL-high mark of 2.5 yards per route run, sticking out in Tier 4 alongside Andrews, Kelce, and Ferguson—all of whom are coming off back-to-back seasons with career-low marks in yards per route run. Kincaid ran 51 percent of his team's routes, the lowest among the group, but was the most efficient because the Bills only put him on the field in advantageous situations. The source identifies Kincaid as the pick in Tier 4 if you want to swing for the fences.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Ranked TE10 overall at position, 118th in top-200 overall rankings.PositiveProjectionNo date
Kincaid flashed big-time ability when healthy and could still lead the Bills in touchdowns despite a modest role, given Pete Carmichael's history of getting production from athletic tight ends like Jimmy Graham in New Orleans.PositiveInjuryNo date
Kincaid remains a true mismatch but played just 12 games in 2025 and continues to battle knee issues, with his snap count capped by the presence of strong-blocking tight ends Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes.