Dalton Kincaid vs Juwan Johnson
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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Dalton Kincaid- Higher projection: 164 vs 141 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 109 vs 128
- Market favorite: ADP 88.6 vs 177.9
Dalton Kincaid and Juwan Johnson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dalton Kincaid holds the edge in expert consensus (TE11 to TE15). Dalton Kincaid typically comes off the board first, around pick 89 (round 8) to Juwan Johnson's pick 178. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Dalton Kincaid at 164 PPR points (9.6 per game) versus Juwan Johnson at 141.
Last season Juwan Johnson carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 102 touches to Dalton Kincaid's 49), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Dalton Kincaid is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Dalton Kincaid is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Kincaid | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 164 | 141 |
| Points / game | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Games played | 12 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #109 | #128 |
| ADP | 89 | 178 |
| Positional rank | TE19 | TE8 |
| Snap share | 40% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 8 |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
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 Juwan Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dalton Kincaid or Juwan Johnson in 2026?
Dalton Kincaid is a slight lean over Juwan Johnson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Dalton Kincaid or Juwan Johnson?
Dalton Kincaid carries the higher 2026 projection at 164 PPR points (9.6 per game), compared with 141 for Juwan Johnson.
Where are Dalton Kincaid and Juwan Johnson being drafted?
Dalton Kincaid has an ADP around pick 89 (round 8), while Juwan Johnson goes closer to pick 178 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Dalton Kincaid or Juwan Johnson?
Expert consensus ranks Dalton Kincaid (TE11) ahead of Juwan Johnson (TE15) for 2026.
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