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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Dalton Kincaid vs Oronde Gadsden IIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dalton Kincaid is the better fantasy play this season.

Dalton Kincaid has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (8.9 to 7.1), and Dalton Kincaid's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Oronde Gadsden II is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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 Chargers#23

Oronde Gadsden II

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

664

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Dalton Kincaid

Oronde Gadsden II

Head to Head

8.9 PPG7.1 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Kincaid: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #11 at the position). Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dalton Kincaid is producing at 40% of elite pace and Oronde Gadsden II at 32%. That ranking gap means Dalton Kincaid carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dalton Kincaid vs Oronde Gadsden II: The Full Breakdown

Dalton Kincaid and Oronde Gadsden II are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 PPG across 12 games with the Buffalo Bills, while Oronde Gadsden II posted 7.1 PPG in 15 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Dalton Kincaid the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Dalton Kincaid had 39 catches for 571 yards; Oronde Gadsden II posted 49 for 664. 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 7 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Oronde Gadsden II (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Dalton Kincaid outscored Oronde Gadsden II by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Oronde Gadsden II played 15 games in 2025 compared to Dalton Kincaid's 12. That durability gap means Oronde Gadsden II 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.
•Oronde Gadsden II saw 69 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Oronde Gadsden II is 4 years younger than Dalton Kincaid (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Kincaid vs Oronde Gadsden II: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dalton Kincaid	Oronde Gadsden II
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.9	7.1
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	107
Receptions	39	49
Rec/Game	3.3	3.3
Receiving Yards	571	664
Rec Yds/Game	47.6	44.3
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	49	69
Target Share/Game	4.1	4.6
Age	26	22
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Dalton Kincaid outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (8.9 to 7.1). 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 Oronde Gadsden II in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dalton Kincaid has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 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 Oronde Gadsden II average in 2025?▾

Dalton Kincaid averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

Do Dalton Kincaid and Oronde Gadsden II share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dalton Kincaid and Oronde Gadsden II share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Dalton Kincaid or Oronde Gadsden II a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dalton Kincaid outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 1.8 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.