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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Courtland SuttonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Courtland Sutton over Cade Otton in 2026.

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to Cade Otton's 6.2, a 4.5 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. Courtland Sutton is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Cade Otton is Tier 4 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Courtland Sutton (10.7 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

WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Courtland Sutton

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6.2 PPG10.7 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). 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 a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Cade Otton vs Courtland Sutton: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cade Otton (TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Courtland Sutton posted 10.7 PPG across 17 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Courtland Sutton at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Cade Otton is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cade Otton (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Cade Otton by a projected 76 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cade Otton's 15. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Courtland Sutton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Courtland Sutton
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	10.7
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	182
Receptions	59	74
Rec/Game	3.9	4.4
Receiving Yards	572	1,017
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	59.8
Receiving TDs	1	7
Targets	81	124
Target Share/Game	5.4	7.3
Age	27	30
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Courtland Sutton outscored Cade Otton by 4.5 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 6.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Otton or Courtland Sutton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

Do Cade Otton and Courtland Sutton share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cade Otton and Courtland Sutton share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.