Season Recap & Game Log Highlights
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Dalton Kincaid has been one of the focal targets in the offense of Buffalo Bills this season. Coming into 2025, he has demonstrated his upside with notable performances — including multiple touchdowns and games with over 100 receiving yards.
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Through eight games this season, Kincaid has recorded 29 catches for 448 yards and 4 touchdowns.
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Those numbers underscore his upside: when healthy and involved, he can be a red-zone threat and a solid TE1 in fantasy formats.
However, consistency has been a challenge: his snap share and route share have fluctuated, and his involvement has sometimes been limited even when healthy. According to fantasy-projections, Kincaid has had modest per-game output when factoring volume and targets.
Injury Update — Will He Play This Week?
What Happened
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Kincaid suffered a hamstring injury in Week 10 (vs. the Miami Dolphins), which forced him out of that game and sidelined him for the next three contests.
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During the rehab process, a knee issue resurfaced — reportedly linked to a prior knee concern from earlier in the season. He was seen wearing a knee brace at practice mid-week.
Current Status for This Week
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As of now, Kincaid is officially listed as questionable for the upcoming Week 14 game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.
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He’s been participating in limited practices this week — a positive sign.
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The coaching staff has indicated that they want to see him “functional” in practice and through warmups before clearing him to play. As such, his playing status may come down to a game-time decision.
Fantasy takeaway: If Kincaid suits up, he could be a valuable TE1 — especially considering that the Bengals have struggled this season defending tight ends. If he doesn’t play or isn’t at full strength, his upside takes a significant hit.
Fantasy Outlook — What to Expect If He Plays
Upside if Active
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With 448 yards and 4 TDs in 8 games, Kincaid has shown he can be a legitimate red-zone weapon.
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The matchup against the Bengals this week could be favorable: they’ve been vulnerable to tight ends this season, making Kincaid a potentially high-reward option if he’s reasonably healthy.
Risks & What Could Go Wrong
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His volume and snap/route share have been inconsistent — even when active — which limits his floor.
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The lingering hamstring + knee issues might result in limited snaps or avoid heavy usage, reducing upside and increasing the chances of being a “low-ceiling” TE1, or even a risky start.
Bottom line (if active): Kincaid is a high-upside, boom-or-bust fantasy tight end this week — worth starting in most standard or PPR leagues if you’re willing to take the risk, but not completely safe given the injury history.
Final Thoughts — What to Do in Fantasy for Week 14
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Monitor pregame: Keep an eye on the final injury report and any word post-warmups — that will likely determine whether he’s active or not.
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If he’s active and looks good: He should be treated as a TE1 starter — especially in PPR or tight-end premium formats.
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If he’s inactive or appears limited: Consider alternative options at tight end, or pivot to high-floor players rather than banking on Kincaid’s upside.
