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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Cooper KuppWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Cooper Kupp over Cade Otton in 2026.

Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 to Cade Otton's 6.2, a 4.6 point per game edge. Kupp posted that edge in only 12 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Cooper Kupp (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Cade Otton (6.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETampa Bay Buccaneers#29

Cade Otton

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

572

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRLos Angeles Rams#99PPG LEADER

Cooper Kupp

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

748

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Cooper Kupp

Head to Head

6.2 PPG10.8 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Cooper Kupp: Unranked WR. Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than an Unranked WR in most league formats.

Cade Otton vs Cooper Kupp: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cade Otton (TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Cooper Kupp posted 10.8 PPG across 12 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Cade Otton has his bye in Week 10, Cooper Kupp in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Cooper Kupp is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cade Otton is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cade Otton (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cooper Kupp (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cooper Kupp outscored Cade Otton by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Otton played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Kupp's 12. That durability gap means Cade Otton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cooper Kupp scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Cooper Kupp saw 92 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Cooper Kupp: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Cooper Kupp
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	10.8
Games Played	15	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	130
Receptions	59	62
Rec/Game	3.9	5.2
Receiving Yards	572	748
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	62.3
Receiving TDs	1	5
Targets	81	92
Target Share/Game	5.4	7.7
Age	27	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Cooper Kupp versus 6.2 for Cade Otton in 2025. The baseline favors Cooper Kupp, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Otton or Cooper Kupp in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cooper Kupp has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Cade Otton's 6.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Cade Otton and Cooper Kupp average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Cooper Kupp averaged 10.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Cooper Kupp's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Otton (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Cooper Kupp (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.