Dalton Kincaid vs Dalton Schultz
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Dalton Kincaid this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (12.5 vs 11.4).
Dalton Kincaid faces NE, the 7th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Dalton Schultz faces DAL, the 17th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Dalton Kincaid by 0.7 points of value over replacement (1.2 vs 0.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Dalton Kincaid goes first at ADP 147.3 vs 176.6 for Dalton Schultz.
| Dalton KincaidBUF | Dalton SchultzHOU | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | NE | DAL | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 12.5 | 11.4 | Kincaid +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #7 | #17 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 198.8 | 198.0 | Kincaid +0.7 pts |
| Points per game | 11.7 | 11.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 1.2 | 0.5 | Kincaid +0.7 |
| Overall rank | #68 | #69 | Kincaid by 1 |
| Position rank | TE10 | TE11 | |
| Market ADP | 147.3 | 176.6 | Schultz +29.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 15 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Dalton Schultz in Week 4?
Start Dalton Kincaid this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (12.5 vs 11.4).
Should I draft Dalton Kincaid or Dalton Schultz in 2026 fantasy football?
Dalton Kincaid. He projects 198.8 fantasy points with 1.2 value over replacement, vs 198.0 points and 0.5 for Dalton Schultz (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.