Dalton Kincaid vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?

Week 4 analysis

AstroLineup recommends starting Dalton Kincaid over George Kittle. Here's how the two compare on AstroScore, matchup, projected points, and expert consensus rank.

DK
Dalton Kincaid
TE · BUF
vs
GK
George Kittle
TE · SF
Verdict · Week 4
▲ Start Kincaid
50
AstroScore
45
10.6
Projected Points
8.9
#5
ECR Rank
#6
vs NE ★★★★★
Matchup
vs DEN ★★★★★
★ Why start Kincaid over Kittle?
→Projected points advantage — Kincaid projects 10.6 points compared to Kittle's 8.9 points, a 1.7-point edge
→ECR rank advantage — Kincaid ranks fifth at the position while Kittle ranks sixth, reflecting expert preference
→Matchup difficulty — Kincaid faces New England's defense which has been very soft against tight ends, while Kittle draws Denver's average defense
→Kincaid has the edge — Kincaid's week looks steady and uneventful, while Kittle's chart suggests a slightly off rhythm on game day.
Kincaid’s stars50 · Neutral
No cosmic push either way, so trust his 10.6-point projection
Quiet chart
No significant planetary activity this week. Astrology is not a factor; go by his projection and matchup.
Kittle’s stars45 · Neutral
Only minor influences this week, so trust his 8.9-point projection
MoonMood & rhythm▼ Slight drag
Game-day rhythm looks slightly off for Kittle, with focus and timing more inconsistent than usual. Expect a few late releases or mistimed routes, with target consistency dipping below his normal floor.
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