Kevin Austin vs Mitchell Tinsley
Two wide receivers 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
Kevin Austin- More points per game: 4.1 vs 1.9
- More opportunity: 42% snap share, 2 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: WR119 vs WR120
Kevin Austin and Mitchell Tinsley are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Mitchell Tinsley holds the edge in expert consensus (WR178 to WR184).
Last season Mitchell Tinsley carried the heavier workload (27% snap share, 24 touches to Kevin Austin's 23), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kevin Austin is the clear pick on our blend of projection, usage and matchup.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Austin | Tinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 7 | - |
| Points / game | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Games played | 8 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #542 | #532 |
| Positional rank | WR119 | WR120 |
| Snap share | 42% | 27% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Bye week | 8 | 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: Kevin Austin or Mitchell Tinsley.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kevin Austin or Mitchell Tinsley in 2026?
Kevin Austin is a clear call over Mitchell Tinsley for 2026, on our blend of projection, usage and matchup.
Who is ranked higher, Kevin Austin or Mitchell Tinsley?
Expert consensus ranks Mitchell Tinsley (WR178) ahead of Kevin Austin (WR184) for 2026.
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