Kincaid (ribs) questionable to return vs. Raiders

Kincaid was asked to block at an increased rate against a Minnesota defense that currently holds the NFL record for highest blitz rate, heavily influence both his route rate and volume. Normal TE3 Keleki Latu caught his first professional touchdown on a broken play near the end of the first half, which was the only touchdown thrown from quarterback Josh Allen. Kincaid has been one of fantasy’s biggest disappointments considering his lofty draft capital this summer, now held to four receptions or fewer in five of eight games to start the 2026 season. He’ll be a high end TE2 against the Jets in Week 10.

Kincaid remained limited in all three practices last week, so today’s return to full participation is great to see. The Vikings’ blitz-based defense often requires tight ends to stay in line to block, which could hurt Kincaid’s route volume. Regardless, he is too talented to be removed from the TE1 ranks.

Kincaid should be good to go for the Bills’ Monday Night Football game against the Vikings. It’s a tough matchup, and he could be asked to block more than usual. Still, Kincaid warrants TE1 treatment thanks to his talent, usage and quarterback.

Playing through a chest injury that he suffered in Week 6, Kincaid didn’t appear to be slowed at all in what was a strong outing against the Ravens. Kincaid ripped off a 40-yard gain in the fourth quarter to help set up an eventual touchdown pass to DJ Moore, and on the following drive, he broke free down the right sideline to haul in a 23-yard touchdown reception of his own. Kincaid dropped what appeared to be a walk-in touchdown earlier in the game, which could have resulted in a much bigger fantasy day, but fantasy managers won’t be mad at this output. He has now drawn eight and six targets in his last two games and will be in the TE1 mix next week when the Bills take on the Vikings.

It was reported shortly before inactives were announced that Kincaid was expected to play. Now that he’s officially active, he will join DJ Moore, who is returning from a shoulder injury, to face a stingy Ravens defense. Despite some highly volatile performances this season, Kincaid will be in the TE1 mix this week.

Kincaid got banged up late in Week 6 and then got a bye week to rest up. He was limited in all three practices this week before being listed as questionable for Week 8. Kincaid will play a part-time role, per usual, but his elite efficiency has been enough to keep him in the TE1 mix so far. Playing in a shootout with the Ravens, he’ll remain in the top 12 tight ends this week as well.

Kincaid was limited in all three practices this week. We’d imagine he’s on the optimistic side of questionable, though it’s not altogether great news that he wound up on the questionable line after a bye week to heal up. Kincaid will have to be started if active in what projects as a scoring bonanza against the Ravens.

Kincaid briefly left the Bills’ Week 6 game against the Raiders with this injury, though it was called a rib issue at the time. He returned to the contest in the fourth quarter. Buffalo then got a well-timed Week 7 bye. A limited session today is nothing out of the ordinary for Kincaid. We fully expect him to play in Week 8 against the Ravens. In what could be the best game environment of the week, Kincaid remains a solid TE1 option.

Kincaid did nearly all of his damage in the short area of the field, but his fantasy managers will take any kind of volume they can get after a three-week stretch where Kincaid saw a dismal seven combined targets. Kincaid’s eight targets led all Bills pass-catchers in this one, and were it not for an 18-yard touchdown taken off the board by a holding penalty, he could have been in line for a much bigger day. It’s far too early to say that Kincaid is “back,” but fantasy managers can at least be happy with a decent day of production. The Bills are now entering their bye week, but Kincaid will be boom-or-bust TE1 in Week 8 against the Ravens.

With the game tied at 23-23, Kincaid returned to the field with the Bills attempting to take the lead. Whatever he’s dealing with appears to be minor at this point, so he’ll likely attempt to gut out the remainder if this one.