Dalton Kincaid vs Isaiah Likely
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
Clear edge · 74% confident
Isaiah Likely- More points per game: 16.1 vs 10.1
- More opportunity: 74% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: TE2 vs TE18
Dalton Kincaid and Isaiah Likely are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dalton Kincaid holds the edge in expert consensus (TE11 to TE13). Dalton Kincaid typically comes off the board first, around pick 88 (round 8) to Isaiah Likely's pick 106. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Dalton Kincaid at 164 PPR points (9.6 per game) versus Isaiah Likely at 157.
Last season Isaiah Likely carried the heavier workload (74% snap share, 63 touches to Dalton Kincaid's 29), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Isaiah Likely is the solid pick on the bigger workload. Dalton Kincaid carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Kincaid | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 164 | 157 |
| Points / game | 10.1 | 16.1 |
| Games played | 6 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #110 | #122 |
| ADP | 88 | 106 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE18 | TE2 |
| Snap share | 68% | 74% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 8 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely in 2026?
Isaiah Likely is a solid pick over Dalton Kincaid for 2026, on the bigger workload. Dalton Kincaid carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely?
Dalton Kincaid carries the higher 2026 projection at 164 PPR points (9.6 per game), compared with 157 for Isaiah Likely.
Where are Dalton Kincaid and Isaiah Likely being drafted?
Dalton Kincaid has an ADP around pick 88 (round 8), while Isaiah Likely goes closer to pick 106 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely?
Expert consensus ranks Dalton Kincaid (TE11) ahead of Isaiah Likely (TE13) for 2026.
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