Brenton Strange vs Dalton Kincaid
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Dalton Kincaid- Higher projection: 164 vs 161 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 109 vs 150
- More points per game: 10.5 vs 9.8
Brenton Strange and Dalton Kincaid are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dalton Kincaid holds the edge in expert consensus (TE11 to TE17). Dalton Kincaid typically comes off the board first, around pick 89 (round 8) to Brenton Strange's pick 162. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Dalton Kincaid at 164 PPR points (9.6 per game) versus Brenton Strange at 161.
Last season Brenton Strange carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 60 touches to Dalton Kincaid's 49), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Dalton Kincaid is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Strange | Kincaid |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 161 | 164 |
| Points / game | 9.8 | 10.5 |
| Games played | 12 | 12 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #150 | #109 |
| ADP | 162 | 89 |
| Positional rank | TE22 | TE19 |
| Snap share | 76% | 40% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 6 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brenton Strange or Dalton Kincaid.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brenton Strange or Dalton Kincaid in 2026?
Dalton Kincaid is a clear call over Brenton Strange for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Brenton Strange or Dalton Kincaid?
Dalton Kincaid carries the higher 2026 projection at 164 PPR points (9.6 per game), compared with 161 for Brenton Strange.
Where are Brenton Strange and Dalton Kincaid being drafted?
Dalton Kincaid has an ADP around pick 89 (round 8), while Brenton Strange goes closer to pick 162 (round 14).
Who is ranked higher, Brenton Strange or Dalton Kincaid?
Expert consensus ranks Dalton Kincaid (TE11) ahead of Brenton Strange (TE17) for 2026.
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