Dalton Kincaid vs Tyler Higbee
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Dalton Kincaid this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.2 projected points (10.8 vs 8.6).
Dalton Kincaid faces LV, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Tyler Higbee faces ARI, the 7th-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
The model takes Dalton Kincaid, and it isn't close: 23.1 points of value over replacement separate them (-31.6 vs -54.7).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Dalton KincaidBUF | Tyler HigbeeLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LV | ARI | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 10.8 | 8.6 | Kincaid +2.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #2 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 161.2 | 138.1 | Kincaid +23.1 pts |
| Points per game | 9.5 | 8.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -31.6 | -54.7 | Kincaid +23.1 |
| Overall rank | #113 | #136 | Kincaid by 23 |
| Position rank | TE17 | TE20 | |
| Market ADP | 147.3 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 |
Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Tyler Higbee in Week 6?
Start Dalton Kincaid this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.2 projected points (10.8 vs 8.6).
Should I draft Dalton Kincaid or Tyler Higbee in 2026 fantasy football?
Dalton Kincaid. He projects 161.2 fantasy points with -31.6 value over replacement, vs 138.1 points and -54.7 for Tyler Higbee (TE, PPR).