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When is Dalton Kincaid coming back? Will Dalton Kincaid play again this season? Read about Dalton Kincaid's return date and injury updates for 2025 as of Week 14.
Dalton Kincaid has struggled a bit with injuries in the past two seasons. The 2023 first-round pick missed four games with a knee injury last season, and he's played in just eight of 12 games this season after suffering a hamstring injury during Buffalo's Week 10 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Kincaid has been making progress in his recovery and was close to suiting up in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It remains to be seen if he will be able to play in Week 14's game versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
When is Dalton Kincaid coming back? What can we expect from him in fantasy going forward? Read below to find out.
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Dalton Kincaid Injury Update for Fantasy Football
Kincaid is currently listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals and is trending towards being a game-time decision. Head coach Sean McDermott said that he needs to see the third-year tight end be "functional" in order to suit up.
After having “knee” added to “hamstring” on the injury report yesterday, Bills TE Dalton Kincaid was practicing in a regular blue jersey today, but was wearing a knee brace, as well. pic.twitter.com/PZa55I7ipb
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) December 4, 2025
The 26-year-old was a limited participant every day in practice this week, as well as Thursday and Friday of last week, after missing practice to open the week ahead of their game against the Steelers. In addition to the hamstring injury, he was listed on this week's injury report with a knee injury and was seen practicing with a brace on his left knee on Thursday. McDermott said that the knee issue popped back up after rehabbing his hamstring.
Dalton Kincaid Fantasy Football Outlook
Kincaid was playing at a high level before getting injured. Among 44 tight ends with at least 25 targets this season, Kincaid owns the highest yards per route run (3.37) and highest targets per route run (27%). He ranks as the TE8 in PPR points per game with 12.2 points, and would be in line for a fantastic matchup if he can play in Week 14 versus the Bengals.
The Bengals have allowed by far the most production to opposing tight ends this season. Opposing tight ends are averaging 7.2 receptions for 93.4 yards per game with 13 total touchdowns in 12 games. Kincaid has been the Bills' most efficient pass catcher this season, and they have sorely missed his presence over the past few games.
Dalton Kincaid is wide open for a Buffalo TD!
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— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2025
Kincaid profiles as a must-start option in Week 14 if he plays, even with some uncertainty with his health and the possibility of a snap count. He's been one of the best receiving tight ends on a per-route basis this season, and has the best matchup that fantasy managers could ask for as the fantasy playoffs approach next week. Managers will want to keep a close eye on the Bills' inactive list Sunday morning.
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