Brenton Strange vs Dalton Kincaid
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Both are on bye in Week 7, so neither can be started. The season-long comparison below is the tiebreaker for every other week.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Brenton Strange by 1.4 points of value over replacement (-25.1 vs -26.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Dalton Kincaid first (ADP 147.3 vs 162.8). If the model is right, Brenton Strange is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Dalton Kincaid carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ribs), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Brenton StrangeJAX | Dalton KincaidBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 0.0 | Even |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 167.2 | 165.8 | Strange +1.4 pts |
| Points per game | 9.8 | 9.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -25.1 | -26.5 | Strange +1.4 |
| Overall rank | #101 | #103 | Strange by 2 |
| Position rank | TE12 | TE14 | |
| Market ADP | 162.8 | 147.3 | Strange +15.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Brenton Strange or Dalton Kincaid in Week 7?
Neither. Both are on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Brenton Strange or Dalton Kincaid in 2026 fantasy football?
Brenton Strange. He projects 167.2 fantasy points with -25.1 value over replacement, vs 165.8 points and -26.5 for Dalton Kincaid (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.