In the world of fantasy football, identifying breakout candidates can make all the difference in building a winning roster. For the upcoming 2024 season, two tight ends have emerged as potential breakout stars -- Dalton Kincaid and Colby Musgrave.

Starting with Dalton Kincaid, he has the potential to exceed his impressive rookie season. With his college profile indicating great talent and potential, coupled with the departure of the team's top target-earner from 2023, Kincaid is in a prime position to deliver a phenomenal performance in his second year.

Jelani Woods return could also be a game-changer for the Indianapolis Colts in 2024. With their starting quarterback back and Woods' dynamic skillset, he has the opportunity to stand out among the tight ends on the team.

The tight end position in fantasy football can often be frustrating, but patience and understanding what to look for can lead to finding the next breakout star. It's important to note that many of these breakout tight ends come from unexpected places, not necessarily based on their previous fantasy production.

In order to be considered a breakout candidate, these tight ends are expected to show a significant jump in their overall fantasy finish or fantasy points per game. A benchmark of around 150 PPR fantasy points or 9.5 PPR points per game is expected for the 2024 season.

Looking back at the past five years, there have been several players who fit these criteria and delivered breakout seasons. Notably, T.J. Hockenson was the only tight end to have over 50 targets prior to his breakout season.

For Dalton Kincaid, the expectation for his breakout is even higher than any other tight end. He had an impressive 90 targets in his rookie season, the most among previous examples. Only four rookie tight ends since 2006 have exceeded 80 targets in a season, and Kincaid is in that elite company.

To achieve his breakout, Kincaid needs to become the top receiving option for the Buffalo Bills. With the departure of Stefon Diggs, there are ample targets and production up for grabs in the Bills' offense. Kincaid, with his talent and potential, is the logical choice to step up as the next man up.

Colby Musgrave, on the other hand, had an injury-ridden rookie season for the Green Bay Packers. However, when he was on the field, he showcased his fantasy potential. Musgrave emerged as the clear top tight end for the Packers, even outperforming his competitor, Tucker Kraft.

While Kraft is currently recovering from surgery, Musgrave has the opportunity to solidify his role as the Packers' TE1. With his ability to be a deep threat and contribute in the middle of the field, Musgrave has the potential to become an indispensable part of the Packers' passing game.

Both Kincaid and Musgrave possess the talent and attributes to break out as fantasy football stars in the upcoming 2024 season. Fantasy managers would be wise to keep an eye on these rising tight ends as they could provide significant contributions to their rosters.

As the new season approaches, fantasy football enthusiasts can gain a head start by utilizing PFF's fantasy football mock draft simulator to prepare for their live draft. With the right strategies and insights, success in fantasy football awaits those who make informed decisions.

It will be exciting to see how Dalton Kincaid and Colby Musgrave rise to the occasion and exceed expectations in their breakout seasons. Fantasy football players should take note of these promising tight ends as they have the potential to greatly enhance their rosters.