Nathan Jahnke· Sep 14, 2026
PFF's unsigned usage and production report says tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Mark Andrews saw notable increases in playing time that should carry them to top-12 fantasy tight end finishes, labeling both as sleepers.
“Dalton Kincaid and Mark Andrews received notable jumps in playing time, which should lead them to finish among the top-12 fantasy tight ends.”
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4 checkable claims — 2 positional finishes and 2 sleeper calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 2 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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4 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Sleeper CallsMark AndrewsSep 14, 2026
Mark Andrews to outplay his draft cost
“Sleeper tight ends with an increased role: Dalton Kincaid and Mark Andrews received notable jumps in playing time”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesDalton KincaidSep 14, 2026
Dalton Kincaid to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Dalton Kincaid and Mark Andrews received notable jumps in playing time, which should lead them to finish among the top-12 fantasy tight ends.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDalton KincaidSep 14, 2026
Dalton Kincaid to outplay his draft cost
“Sleeper tight ends with an increased role: Dalton Kincaid and Mark Andrews received notable jumps in playing time”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesMark AndrewsSep 14, 2026
Mark Andrews to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Dalton Kincaid and Mark Andrews received notable jumps in playing time, which should lead them to finish among the top-12 fantasy tight ends.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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