Cade Otton Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 247 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R4, #106
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.7
- Pos rank
- TE23
- Rostered
- 9%
Week 4 vs. Packers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 22nd vs. TEs, neutral
Cade Otton Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
7.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Cade Otton's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at CIN,5.6,TE26
- Week 2, Loss,vs CLE,8.8,TE16
- Week 3, Loss,vs MIN,8.6,TE22
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs GB,NeutralPackers vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 8,at DAL,FavorableCowboys vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs PIT,ToughSteelers vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at CAR,NeutralPanthers vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Cade Otton?
Otton is averaging 7.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 11 catches for 120 yards and 0 TD on 17 targets. That ranks TE23, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His target share (17.9%) is in the 68th percentile among TEs, the best of his efficiency marks; his fantasy points per target (1.35) is the weakest, in the 11th. His quarterback has been Baker Mayfield.
His best week was TE16 in Week 2 against the Browns (8.8 points); his worst, TE26 in Week 1 at the Bengals (5.6). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cowboys (8th vs. TEs) in Week 5 and the Lions (1st vs. TEs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Otton ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every TE with at least 8 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
17.9%68th percentile, about average
Yards per target
7.146th percentile, about average
Catch rate
64.7%16th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
1.3511th percentile, near the bottom
Cade Otton 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Bengals | L 27–33 | 5.6 | TE26 |
| 2 | vs Browns | L 19–23 | 8.8 | TE16 |
| 3 | vs Vikings | L 16–23 | 8.6 | TE22 |
| Total | 0–3 | 23.0 | TE23 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TB | 3 | 17 | 11 | 120 | 0 | 23.0 | 7.7 | — |
| 2025 | TB | 16 | 81 | 59 | 572 | 1 | 122.2 | 7.6 | TE22 |
| 2024 | TB | 14 | 87 | 59 | 600 | 4 | 140.6 | 10.0 | TE14 |
| 2023 | TB | 17 | 67 | 47 | 455 | 4 | 116.5 | 6.8 | TE20 |
| 2022 | TB | 16 | 65 | 42 | 391 | 2 | 93.1 | 5.8 | TE26 |
| Career | 66 | 317 | 218 | 2,138 | 11 | 495.4 | 7.5 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
There's a path back toward his 2024 form. With Mike Evans gone, vacated red-zone work could land on Otton, who tallied three scores across four games when Tampa's top wideouts missed time in 2024. But he's a high-floor, low-spike piece in a crowded room, finishing TE25 last season. Behind him on the depth chart: Payne Durham. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 4. Injury history
- 2025knee1 game
- 2025hamstringPlayed through
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2024left knee1 game
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Cade Otton Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Cade Otton in Week 4?
Cade Otton is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 against the Packers, as the TE23 in PPR total points this season (7.7 a game). The Packers rank 22nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Otton.
How many fantasy points is Cade Otton averaging in 2026?
Cade Otton is averaging 7.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 23.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 8.6 points.
Where does Cade Otton rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Cade Otton ranks TE23 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Cade Otton worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Cade Otton is a matchup play in TE-premium leagues, a bench stash in 12-team leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 9% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Cade Otton's fantasy football role?
Cade Otton is the Buccaneers' starting TE, with Payne Durham behind him. He is averaging 5.7 targets a game, on 94% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Cade Otton's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Cade Otton's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Packers (22nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, neutral), Week 5 at the Cowboys (8th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Steelers (23rd in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Cade Otton been in fantasy football this season?
Cade Otton has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.8 points around his 7.7-point average.
What is Cade Otton's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Cade Otton's floor has been 5.6 PPR points (Week 1, TE26) and his ceiling 8.8 (Week 2, TE16). His median week has been 8.6 points. See Otton's full game log.
Cade Otton 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Tampa Bay BuccaneersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 11
- Yards
- 120
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 17
10.9 Y/R64.7% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 23.0
- Pos rank
- TE23
8.8 Best Week 2 vs CLE5.6 Worst Week 1 @ CIN
Advanced Receiving Stats
Otton is a short-area target (5.2 yards per target last season), with a 17.9% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 14 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 7.1 | 50th | 6.6 | 31st |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.71 | 15th | 0.66 | 2nd |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 0.94 | 10th |
| YAC per reception | 7.6 | 90th | 4.9 | 56th |
| Catch rate | 64.7% | 18th | 72.2% | 42nd |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 17.9% | 75th | 13.9% | 65th |
| Snap share | 93.7% | 100th | 93.3% | 100th |
| Air-yards share | 14.4% | 75th | 8.5% | 46th |
| Red-zone targets | 2 | 33rd | 4 | 8th |
| Route participation | — | — | 88.9% | 94th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 8.1 | 83rd | 5.2 | 35th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 41 qualified TEs · 2025 (14 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Otton plays most snaps and runs a route on most dropbacks, but produces little per route and scores little per target.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 5.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.7
Fantasy PPG
5.7
Targets/g
40
Rec yds/g
Cade Otton career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 17 | 11 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 7.7 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 81 | 59 | 572 | 1 | 0 | 122.2 | 7.6 | TE22 |
| 2024 | 14 | 87 | 59 | 600 | 4 | -4 | 140.6 | 10.0 | TE14 |
| 2023 | 17 | 67 | 47 | 455 | 4 | 0 | 116.5 | 6.8 | TE20 |
| 2022 | 16 | 65 | 42 | 391 | 2 | 0 | 93.1 | 5.8 | TE26 |
| Career | 66 | 317 | 218 | 2,138 | 11 | -4 | 495.4 | 7.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
7.5
Career PPG
66 games over 5 seasons
93%
Availability
Share of team games he played
23%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
6.0
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Otton has averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game over 66 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 7.7 a game in his four seasons with a starter's volume, 6.9 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 7.7 per game, level with 2025. His volume has held at about 5.7 targets a game, so the output has too. His quarterback this season has been Baker Mayfield.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Otton's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 600Rec yards2024
- 4Rec TD2024
- 140.6Fantasy pts2024 · TE14
- 2,138Career rec yds2022–2026
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Cade Otton Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Cade Otton have in 2026?
Cade Otton has 23.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE23 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Cade Otton have this season?
Cade Otton has 120 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 11 catches and 17 targets. His high was 56 yards, in Week 3 against the Vikings.
How many receptions does Cade Otton have this season?
Cade Otton has 11 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 3.7 a game, on 17 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 2 against the Browns.
How many targets does Cade Otton have this season?
Cade Otton has drawn 17 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 5.7 a game, and caught 65% of them. His high was 6 targets, in Week 2 against the Browns.
How many receiving touchdowns does Cade Otton have this season?
Cade Otton has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Cade Otton averaging?
Cade Otton is averaging 40.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 120 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Cade Otton averaging?
Cade Otton is averaging 10.9 yards per reception in 2026, 120 yards on 11 catches.
How many games has Cade Otton played in 2026?
Cade Otton has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Cade Otton's stats last season?
In 2025, Cade Otton caught 59 of 81 targets for 572 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games. That was 122.2 PPR points (7.6 per game), a TE22 finish.
What are Cade Otton's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 66 games, Cade Otton has 218 catches for 2,138 yards and 11 touchdowns, for 495.4 PPR fantasy points (7.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does Cade Otton have in his career?
Cade Otton has 11 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 11 receiving, over 66 games.
How many career receiving yards does Cade Otton have?
Cade Otton has 2,138 career receiving yards over 5 seasons, on 218 catches.
Cade Otton Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.7
Targets/g
5.7
Rec/g
3.7
Rec yds/g
40.0
Yds/rec
10.9
Across 3 games in 2026, Cade Otton has averaged 5.7 targets, 3.7 receptions and 7.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Cade Otton has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 2 against CLE (8.8 points); the lowest was Week 1 against CIN (5.6).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIN14th | L 27-33 | 5.6 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 | TE26 |
Week 1 · CIN · L 27-33 · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CLE9th | L 19-23 | 8.8 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 0 | 7.6 | TE16 |
Week 2 · CLE · L 19-23 · 8.8 pts
How the 8.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | MIN29th | L 16-23 | 8.6 | 6 | 3 | 56 | 0 | 18.7 | TE22 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 16-23 · 8.6 pts
How the 8.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two TE2 weeks and one bust. For a tight end ranked TE23 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between TE16 and TE26.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Minnesota
3/6, 56 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Cleveland
5/6, 38 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Cincinnati
3/5, 26 yds.
Just 5.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers
Cade Otton Game Log 2023
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
6.9
Targets/g
3.9
Rec/g
2.8
Rec yds/g
26.8
Yds/rec
9.7
Across 17 games in 2023, Cade Otton has averaged 3.9 targets, 2.8 receptions and 6.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Cade Otton has finished as a top-12 TE in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 8. The best week was Week 9 against HOU (23.0 points); the lowest was Week 13 against CAR (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN23rd | W 20-17 | 3.9 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | TE32 |
Week 1 · MIN · W 20-17 · 3.9 pts
How the 3.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CHI12th | W 27-17 | 10.1 | 6 | 6 | 41 | 0 | 6.8 | TE12 |
Week 2 · CHI · W 27-17 · 10.1 pts
How the 10.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PHI7th | L 11-25 | 2.6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16.0 | TE39 |
Week 3 · PHI · L 11-25 · 2.6 pts
How the 2.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | NO19th | W 26-9 | 10.3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 4.3 | TE15 |
Week 4 · NO · W 26-9 · 10.3 pts
How the 10.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | DET8th | L 6-20 | 2.5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15.0 | TE35 |
Week 6 · DET · L 6-20 · 2.5 pts
How the 2.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | ATL9th | L 13-16 | 9.3 | 6 | 5 | 43 | 0 | 8.6 | TE13 |
Week 7 · ATL · L 13-16 · 9.3 pts
How the 9.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | BUF24th | L 18-24 | 8.7 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 6.8 | TE17 |
Week 8 · BUF · L 18-24 · 8.7 pts
How the 8.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | HOU5th | L 37-39 | 23.0 | 9 | 6 | 70 | 2 | 11.7 | TE3 |
Week 9 · HOU · L 37-39 · 23.0 pts
How the 23.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | TEN31st | W 20-6 | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5.0 | TE34 |
Week 10 · TEN · W 20-6 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | SF16th | L 14-27 | 8.9 | 5 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 12.3 | TE13 |
Week 11 · SF · L 14-27 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | IND15th | L 20-27 | 8.5 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 11.3 | TE15 |
Week 12 · IND · L 20-27 · 8.5 pts
How the 8.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | CAR32nd | W 21-18 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE69 |
Week 13 · CAR · W 21-18 · 0.0 pts
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| 14 | ATL9th | W 29-25 | 9.6 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 8.0 | TE18 |
Week 14 · ATL · W 29-25 · 9.6 pts
How the 9.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | GB17th | W 34-20 | 6.4 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 0 | 22.0 | TE29 |
Week 15 · GB · W 34-20 · 6.4 pts
How the 6.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | JAX20th | W 30-12 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 | TE50 |
Week 16 · JAX · W 30-12 · 1.7 pts
How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NO19th | L 13-23 | 3.0 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5.0 | TE42 |
Week 17 · NO · L 13-23 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CAR32nd | W 9-0 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 15.0 | TE29 |
Week 18 · CAR · W 9-0 · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two TE1 weeks, six TE2 weeks and nine busts. For a tight end who finished TE25 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 TE32 · Wk 2 TE12 · Wk 3 TE39 · Wk 4 TE15 · Wk 6 TE35 · Wk 7 TE13 · Wk 8 TE17 · Wk 9 TE3 · Wk 10 TE34 · Wk 11 TE13 · Wk 12 TE15 · Wk 13 TE69 · Wk 14 TE18 · Wk 15 TE29 · Wk 16 TE50 · Wk 17 TE42 · Wk 18 TE29
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Carolina
2/3, 30 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by New Orleans
2/6, 10 yds.
Just 1.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Jacksonville
1/1, 7 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Green Bay
2/2, 44 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Steady in a win at Atlanta
2/5, 16 yds, 1 TD.
Just 3.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Carolina
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Indianapolis
4/4, 45 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at San Francisco
4/5, 49 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Tennessee
2/3, 10 yds.
Just 3.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a shootout
6/9, 70 yds, 2 TD. 1 fumble lost.
One lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Buffalo
4/6, 27 yds.
Just 4.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Atlanta
5/6, 43 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
1/2, 15 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at New Orleans
3/4, 13 yds, 1 TD.
Just 3.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Philadelphia
1/2, 16 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. Chicago
6/6, 41 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Minnesota
2/3, 19 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Cade Otton Game Log FAQ
How did Cade Otton do in his last game?
Cade Otton scored 8.6 PPR points in Week 3 against the Vikings, a 23–16 loss, a TE22 finish. He caught 3 of 6 targets for 56 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Cade Otton score in his last game?
Cade Otton scored 8.6 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Vikings, a TE22 finish for the week. That was 0.9 above his season average of 7.7.
How many receiving yards did Cade Otton have in his last game?
Cade Otton had 56 receiving yards on 3 catches in Week 3 against the Vikings, from 6 targets.
How many touchdowns did Cade Otton score in his last game?
Cade Otton did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Vikings; his 8.6 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Cade Otton have in his last game?
Cade Otton caught 3 of 6 targets for 56 yards in Week 3 against the Vikings.
What were Cade Otton's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Browns, a 23–19 loss, Cade Otton caught 5 of 6 targets for 38 yards. That was 8.8 PPR points, a TE16 finish.
What was Cade Otton's best game this season?
Cade Otton's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Browns: 8.8 PPR points, a TE16 finish. He caught 5 of 6 targets for 38 yards.
What was Cade Otton's worst game this season?
Cade Otton's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Bengals: 5.6 PPR points, a TE26 finish. He caught 3 of 5 targets for 26 yards.
How many games has Cade Otton scored a touchdown in this season?
Cade Otton has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Cade Otton's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Otton's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Cade Otton Rest-of-Season Outlook
Every-down TE2 worth a bench spot
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE22 last season at 7.6 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE23 at 7.7 PPR points per game, against 7.6 over 16 games last season (TE22). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 3rd of 81 in route participation (89.2%), 14th of 82 in target share (15.0%) and 48th of 82 in efficiency (1.08 yards per route run). His points come from his route participation. Efficiency is the soft spot. Baker Mayfield is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Payne Durham next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Cowboys in Week 5 (8th against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Otton has quietly become a fixture in Tampa Bay's passing game, playing 93.5% of snaps and running a route on 89.2% of dropbacks in 2025. He drew 81 targets for a 15% target share, hauled in 59 balls, and dropped just one. The problem is the ceiling: only one touchdown despite six red-zone looks, a 5.17 air-yards-per-target figure, and 1.08 yards per route run. His EPA per play slipped from 0.144 in 2024 to 0.05, and his fantasy output cratered from 81.6 points to 63.2 as the scoring dried up.
There's a path back toward his 2024 form. With Mike Evans gone, vacated red-zone work could land on Otton, who tallied three scores across four games when Tampa's top wideouts missed time in 2024. But he's a high-floor, low-spike piece in a crowded room, finishing TE25 last season. Treat him as a streaming or bye-week answer, not a weekly starter.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Route participation
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 5.2
- Drop rate
- 1.2%
- Red-zone targets
- 6
- Route participation
- 89.2%
- YAC per reception
- 5.2
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Cowboys in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 GB, 22ndWk 5 DAL, 8thWk 6 PIT, 23rdWk 7 CAR, 14th
- Every-down route participation89.2% route participation, 3rd of 81 TEs in 2025.
- Heavy target share15.0% target share, 14th of 82 TEs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityPayne Durham is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Steelers in Week 6 (23rd) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Cade Otton Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Cade Otton's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Cade Otton projects as an every-down TE2 worth a bench spot for the rest of the 2026 season: a matchup play in TE-premium leagues, a bench stash in 12-team leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team leagues. His route participation (89.2% route participation, 3rd of 81 TEs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.08 yards per route run, 48th of 82 TEs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Cade Otton's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Cade Otton is the TE23 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in TE2 territory, a bench stash in 12-team leagues.
What is Cade Otton's projected role going forward?
Cade Otton is the listed starting TE, with Payne Durham next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Cade Otton get more targets?
Cade Otton's targets are holding steady: 6.0 a game over his last two games against 5.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Cade Otton's fantasy football upside?
Cade Otton's upside: his ceiling this season is 8.8 PPR points (Week 2, TE16), his route participation (89.2% route participation, 3rd of 81 TEs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Cowboys in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt Cade Otton's fantasy value?
Cade Otton's risks: Payne Durham is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.08 yards per route run, 48th of 82 TEs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Steelers in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Cade Otton's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Cade Otton Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriOtton hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in five seasons, including two knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from a knee/toe injury in 2024; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
71/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Knee/toe injury · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 2 | 4 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 0 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 4 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Knee injuries in 2024 and 2025
- Knee in 2025, 1 game missed
- 4 games in 5 seasons, 3 of them in 2024
- 4 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Cade Otton Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Otton a game this season.
- 2025
Knee 1 game
Was listed as doubtful and did not play in the Week 15 Thursday Night Football game against the Falcons due to a knee injury.
- 2025
Hamstring Played through
Missed approximately two weeks of training camp and the preseason opener with a lingering hamstring injury.
- 2025
Leg Played through
Sustained an unspecified leg injury in late August, in addition to a previous hamstring issue.
- 2024
Knee/Toe · Left 3 games
Was ruled out for Week 17 due to a left knee and toe injury that had kept him from practicing. Listed as doubtful and missed the final game of the regular season with a lingering knee injury.
If Otton Misses Time
Next man up: Payne Durham
Payne Durham is next on the Buccaneers depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Otton misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Baker Mayfield would lose one of his main options.
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Cade Otton Injury FAQ
Is Cade Otton injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Cade Otton is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Cade Otton playing this week?
Cade Otton has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Packers on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Cade Otton missed any games this season?
No. Cade Otton has played in every Buccaneers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Cade Otton's injury history?
Cade Otton has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 4 games in all: 3 for a left knee/toe injury in 2024 and 1 for a knee injury in 2025.
What was Cade Otton's most recent injury?
Cade Otton's most recent logged injury was a knee injury in Week 15 of 2025. It cost him 1 game.
Does Cade Otton have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2024 and 2025 (4 games missed).
What was Cade Otton's worst injury?
Cade Otton's longest absence came from a left knee/toe injury in 2024, which cost him 3 games of the 4 he has missed in his career.
Latest Cade Otton News & Updates
Otton solid in loss vs. Minnesota
3 REC, 56 YDS (6 TGT)
8.6 fantasy points · TE22
Otton caught 3 of 6 targets for 56 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. That was 17% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Otton solid in loss vs. Cleveland
8.8 fantasy points · TE16 · 1.1 above his 7.7 average
Otton caught 5 of 6 targets for 38 yards in the 23–19 loss vs. Cleveland. That was 18% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 27–33 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Otton struggles at Cincinnati
5.6 fantasy points · TE26 · 2.1 below his 7.7 average
Otton caught 3 of 5 targets for 26 yards in the 33–27 loss at Cincinnati. That was 19% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Buccaneers Teammates News
Updates on Otton's quarterback and target competition.
- Baker Mayfield: Hurts hand late against Vikings (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Bucky Irving: Offsets fumble with TD (opens in new tab)Bucky Irving, RB. 15 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Ready for Sunday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Looks to be practicing fully Wednesday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Lands $165M extension with Bucs (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Getting work Monday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Buccaneers
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Cade Otton News FAQ
What is the latest news on Cade Otton?
The latest Otton update, from September 27: Otton solid in loss vs. Minnesota. Otton caught 3 of 6 targets for 56 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. That was 17% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Cade Otton news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: he scored 8.6 fantasy points, a TE22 finish, 0.9 above his 7.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Cade Otton Bio
Cade Otton is a tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he wears No. 88. Born April 15, 1999, in Tumwater, WA, he attended Tumwater and played college football at Washington.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Otton in round 4, pick 106, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
In 66 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 218 passes for 2,138 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current team2022–present
Selected in round 4, pick 106, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 63 of 66 games.
College: Washington
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Buccaneers on a three-year, $30 million contract.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- DraftedSelected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round 4, pick 106.
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About Cade Otton: Bio FAQ
How old is Cade Otton?
Cade Otton is 27 years old. He was born on April 15, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Cade Otton?
Cade Otton is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 247 pounds, and plays tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How much does Cade Otton weigh?
Cade Otton weighs 247 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Cade Otton wear?
Cade Otton wears number 88 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays tight end.
What position does Cade Otton play?
Cade Otton plays tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 88. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Cade Otton play for?
Cade Otton plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a tight end. He has been with the Buccaneers since 2022.
Where did Cade Otton go to college?
Cade Otton played college football at Washington, after attending Tumwater (WA). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him out of Washington in 2022.
When was Cade Otton drafted?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Cade Otton in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 106th overall pick, out of Washington.
What round was Cade Otton drafted in?
Cade Otton was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 106th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What pick was Cade Otton in the NFL Draft?
Cade Otton was the 106th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round.
Where is Cade Otton from?
Cade Otton went to high school in Washington, at Tumwater, before playing college football at Washington.
When is Cade Otton's birthday?
Cade Otton's birthday is April 15. He was born on April 15, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Cade Otton been in the NFL?
2026 is Cade Otton's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a fourth-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Cade Otton played for?
Cade Otton has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What year did Cade Otton enter the NFL?
Cade Otton entered the NFL in 2022, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 5th season.