As has been the case far too often this season, Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid is uncertain to play this week.
Kincaid has been battling a knee issue recently and it kept him out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday this week. However, Kincaid was able to log a limited practice on Friday before getting the questionable tag.
Ahead of the Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, here's the latest injury update on Kincaid, along with some start or sit advice.
Is Dalton Kincaid playing today?
We don't have a definitive answer on Kincaid's status this week, either from the team or a report, so we have to make an educated guess here.
Kincaid was able to overcome his knee issue last week, but the difference this week is that Kincaid closed out his week with a limited practice as opposed to the full one he turned in ahead of Week 16.
That would seem to suggest Kincaid has taken a step back when it comes to the condition of his knee, but we can't say that for sure.
Another alarming thing for Kincaid is the fact that the Bills elevated a tight end from the practice squad, which might be a hint he won't play. However, the Bills also have Dawson Knox listed as questionable, so that move could be for him.
This one is tough to figure out, but we'd say Kincaid has a better chance to sit than play based on all the information. We'll get final confirmation on his status an hour and a half before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff on Sunday.
Dalton Kincaid start or sit advice
Kincaid is coming off a game in which he posted a zero, and he ranks as TE13 overall in fantasy points per game, so he isn't a locked-in starter every week.
Making matters worse, Kincaid's matchup against the Eagles isn't good, as Philly is giving up the second-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends this season.
Adding to all that, it's a risky bet to wait on Kincaid, as your options to replace him will be limited if he's ruled out in the late window on Sunday.
We'd suggest keeping Kincaid on the bench in Week 17.
Verdict: Sit
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