Cade Otton 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 122 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 109 vs 230
- More points per game: 10.5 vs 7.6
Cade Otton and Dalton Kincaid are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dalton Kincaid holds the edge in expert consensus (TE11 to TE28). Dalton Kincaid typically comes off the board first, around pick 89 (round 8) to Cade Otton's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Dalton Kincaid at 164 PPR points (9.6 per game) versus Cade Otton at 122.
Last season Cade Otton carried the heavier workload (93% snap share, 81 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 | Otton | Kincaid |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 122 | 164 |
| Points / game | 7.6 | 10.5 |
| Games played | 16 | 12 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #230 | #109 |
| ADP | 233 | 89 |
| Positional rank | TE21 | TE19 |
| Snap share | 93% | 40% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 6 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: Cade Otton or Dalton Kincaid.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cade Otton or Dalton Kincaid in 2026?
Dalton Kincaid is a clear call over Cade Otton for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Cade Otton or Dalton Kincaid?
Dalton Kincaid carries the higher 2026 projection at 164 PPR points (9.6 per game), compared with 122 for Cade Otton.
Where are Cade Otton and Dalton Kincaid being drafted?
Dalton Kincaid has an ADP around pick 89 (round 8), while Cade Otton goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Cade Otton or Dalton Kincaid?
Expert consensus ranks Dalton Kincaid (TE11) ahead of Cade Otton (TE28) for 2026.
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