Dalton Kincaid
Buffalo Bills Overview
QB Health / Depth
Buffalo Bills QB Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects starter stability, backup depth and current availability. QB1 Josh Allen has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB2 Kyle Allen has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB depth Shane Buechele currently carries a roster status of DEV.
WR Health / Depth
Buffalo Bills WR Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects the health and usable depth of the receiving group. WR1 DJ Moore is listed Questionable with Shoulder • Shoulder - AC Joint • Sprain. WR2 Khalil Shakir has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR3 Keon Coleman has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR5 Greg Dortch has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Offensive Line Strength
Buffalo Bills is rated Strong. This public grade summarizes the current blocking environment for the offense, including protection quality and the ability to support a dependable rushing attack. A Strong grade indicates the line is providing a favorable foundation for both the passing game and rushing workload.
RB Health / Depth
Buffalo Bills RB Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects the condition of the lead backs, the quality of the available depth chart and how much proven depth remains behind the starter. RB1 James Cook has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB2 Ty Johnson has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB3 Ray Davis is listed Questionable with Illness. RB depth Brock Lampe currently carries a roster status of DEV.
TE Health / Depth
Buffalo Bills TE Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects current availability and usable depth at tight end. TE1 Dalton Kincaid is listed Questionable with Chest. TE2 Dawson Knox has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE3 Jackson Hawes has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE4 Keleki Latu has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Defensive Line Strength
Buffalo Bills is rated Weak. This public grade summarizes how well the defensive front is holding up against the run and creating pressure in the passing game. A Weak grade indicates the current front is not consistently controlling the line of scrimmage or generating enough disruption.
Public team-context grades summarize the player's weekly environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, raw inputs or model calculations.
Week 8 Outlook
Stat Cracker Analysis
Dalton Kincaid ranks #16 of 56 tight ends for Week 8. Expected involvement and scoring opportunity are among the strongest at the position. Recent production is also supporting the outlook. The team enters one of the stronger expected scoring environments this week.
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Week 8 Game Details
WHY HE IS RANKED HERE
What Stat Cracker Likes
- The team enters a strong expected scoring environment for the week.
- His expected involvement and scoring opportunities stand out favorably against other players at the position this week.
- Recent production is supporting the current weekly outlook.
- He gets the benefit of playing at home this week.
What Could Go Wrong
- Availability should be monitored because the current injury status is questionable.
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2026 Performance
Roster & Availability
Team: Buffalo Bills
Position: TE
Depth: #1
Roster Status: Active
Injury: QUESTIONABLE
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling three-week matchup view anchored to the real current NFL week. Early future projections update as Stat Cracker refreshes its weekly model.
HOME vs Baltimore Ravens
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this matchup
The matchup is neutral because a favorable pass-defense matchup, target volume and a strong quarterback environment are largely offset by the current injury designation. Baltimore Ravens grades below average in pass defense, improving the receiving matchup. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment
AWAY @ Minnesota Vikings
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because the opponent pass defense and the current injury designation, despite target volume, a strong quarterback environment and strong opportunity. Minnesota Vikings grades as a strong pass defense, lowering expected receiving efficiency. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment
AWAY @ New York Jets
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this matchup
The matchup grades tough because the current injury designation, while target volume, a strong quarterback environment and strong opportunity helps preserve the floor. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production. A strong quarterback environment supports both efficiency and touchdown opportunity.
Key Drivers: Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment • Opportunity
Future projections may change as injuries, depth charts, weather, workload and team conditions are refreshed. Stat Cracker does not rewrite locked historical predictions.
Previous Games vs Baltimore Ravens
Past opponent performance is supporting context only. Personnel, coaching and team strength can change between meetings.
Weekly Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Differential | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | TE #1610.7 pts projected | Pending | — | HOME vs BAL |
| 2026 Week 6 | TE #189.8 pts projected | 7.3 ptsActual TE #16 | -2.5 pts | AWAY @ LV |
| 2026 Week 5 | TE #2411.7 pts projected | 3.2 ptsActual TE #28 | -8.5 pts | AWAY @ LAR |
| 2026 Week 4 | TE #1613.5 pts projected | 1.2 ptsActual TE #41 | -12.3 pts | HOME vs NE |
| 2026 Week 3 | TE #615.9 pts projected | 2.8 ptsActual TE #30 | -13.1 pts | HOME vs LAC |
| 2026 Week 2 | TE #1013.4 pts projected | 19.0 ptsActual TE #3 | +5.6 pts | HOME vs DET |
| 2026 Week 1 | TE #313.7 pts projected | 15.5 ptsActual TE #5 | +11.8 pts | AWAY @ HOU |
Differential is actual fantasy points minus the Stat Cracker projected point total. Green means the player outscored the projection; red means the player finished below it.