Dalton Kincaid opened 2026 with 130 receiving yards in the Bills’ 36-31 win at Houston, a career high and the second 100 yard game of his career. It was the kind of day Buffalo drafted him for in the first round in 2023 and had mostly waited on through two injury affected seasons. This page tracks his 2026 numbers game by game and lays out his full career.
2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Texans | W 36-31 | 130 | 0 |
| 2 | vs. Lions (Thu) | Filled in after the game | ||
Career Stats by Season
| Year | G | Rec | Yds | TD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 73 | 673 | 2 | Rookie year; 555 yards over the final 11 games |
| 2024 | 13 | 44 | 448 | 2 | Tore the PCL in his knee in November |
| 2025 | 12 | 36 | 523 | 5 | Led all qualified tight ends at 14.5 yards per catch; limited snaps after Week 5 |
Career Highlights and Notes
| Drafted | 2023, first round, 25th overall, out of Utah |
| Career highs before 2026 | 10 catches on 11 targets vs. Cincinnati (Nov. 5, 2023); 108 yards vs. New England (Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Contract | Four year, $13.4 million rookie deal; Buffalo exercised his fifth year option on March 30, 2026 |
| Injury | The PCL tear from November 2024 lingered through 2025; he chose rehab over surgery for a second straight offseason, and the Bills have said his snaps may be managed in 2026 |
| Playoffs | Touchdown catch in the January 2026 divisional round loss at Denver |
Thursday Night
Detroit is without both starting safeties, Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee), which is the matchup that produced two 100 yard receivers for Josh Allen in Week 1 against a stronger Houston defense. Kincaid’s lines are on the player props page.
Related
DJ Moore stats · Josh Allen stats · Lions vs. Bills preview
The Bottom Line
Kincaid’s 130 yard opener was his best game as a pro after two seasons slowed by a knee injury. Game log updates after Thursday night.