Dalton Kincaid vs Gunnar Helm
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 130 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 109 vs 216
- More points per game: 10.5 vs 5.7
Dalton Kincaid and Gunnar Helm are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dalton Kincaid holds the edge in expert consensus (TE11 to TE25). Dalton Kincaid typically comes off the board first, around pick 89 (round 8) to Gunnar Helm's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Dalton Kincaid at 164 PPR points (9.6 per game) versus Gunnar Helm at 130.
Last season Gunnar Helm carried the heavier workload (53% snap share, 55 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 | Kincaid | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 164 | 130 |
| Points / game | 10.5 | 5.7 |
| Games played | 12 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #109 | #216 |
| ADP | 89 | 233 |
| Positional rank | TE19 | TE30 |
| Snap share | 40% | 53% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 7 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Bye week | 7 | 9 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Dalton Kincaid or Gunnar Helm.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dalton Kincaid or Gunnar Helm in 2026?
Dalton Kincaid is a clear call over Gunnar Helm for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Dalton Kincaid or Gunnar Helm?
Dalton Kincaid carries the higher 2026 projection at 164 PPR points (9.6 per game), compared with 130 for Gunnar Helm.
Where are Dalton Kincaid and Gunnar Helm being drafted?
Dalton Kincaid has an ADP around pick 89 (round 8), while Gunnar Helm goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Dalton Kincaid or Gunnar Helm?
Expert consensus ranks Dalton Kincaid (TE11) ahead of Gunnar Helm (TE25) for 2026.
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