Dalton Kincaid vs Travis Kelce
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
Travis Kelce- Higher projection: 171 vs 164 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 98 vs 109
- More points per game: 11.4 vs 10.5
Dalton Kincaid and Travis Kelce are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Travis Kelce holds the edge in expert consensus (TE10 to TE11). Dalton Kincaid typically comes off the board first, around pick 89 (round 8) to Travis Kelce's pick 89. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Travis Kelce at 171 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Dalton Kincaid at 164.
Last season Travis Kelce carried the heavier workload (81% snap share, 109 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, Travis Kelce is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Kincaid | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 164 | 171 |
| Points / game | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| Games played | 12 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #109 | #98 |
| ADP | 89 | 89 |
| Positional rank | TE19 | TE3 |
| Snap share | 40% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 12 |
| Age | 26 | 36 |
| Bye week | 7 | 5 |
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 Travis Kelce.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dalton Kincaid or Travis Kelce in 2026?
Travis Kelce is a clear call over Dalton Kincaid for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Dalton Kincaid or Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce carries the higher 2026 projection at 171 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 164 for Dalton Kincaid.
Where are Dalton Kincaid and Travis Kelce being drafted?
Dalton Kincaid has an ADP around pick 89 (round 8), while Travis Kelce goes closer to pick 89 (round 8).
Who is ranked higher, Dalton Kincaid or Travis Kelce?
Expert consensus ranks Travis Kelce (TE10) ahead of Dalton Kincaid (TE11) for 2026.
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