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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Gunnar HelmWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Cade Otton over Gunnar Helm in 2026.

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 to Gunnar Helm's 4.4, a 1.8 point per game edge. Both play tight ends, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit. Both land in Tier 4 at the position, so this is closer than the raw gap suggests.

The Bottom Line

Cade Otton has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (6.2 to 4.4), and Cade Otton's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Gunnar Helm is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TETampa Bay Buccaneers#29PPG LEADER

Cade Otton

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

572

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TETennessee Titans#40

Gunnar Helm

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

357

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Gunnar Helm

Head to Head

6.2 PPG4.4 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Gunnar Helm: Tier 4 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Gunnar Helm at 20%. That ranking gap means Cade Otton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Gunnar Helm: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cade Otton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.2 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Gunnar Helm (Tennessee Titans) came in at 4.4 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Cade Otton carries a 1.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Otton had 59 catches for 572 yards; Gunnar Helm posted 44 for 357. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Cade Otton is off Week 10 and Gunnar Helm Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Cade Otton (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Cade Otton outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Gunnar Helm played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cade Otton's 15. That durability gap means Gunnar Helm contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Gunnar Helm scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Cade Otton saw 81 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Gunnar Helm is 4 years younger than Cade Otton (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Gunnar Helm: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Gunnar Helm
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	4.4
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	70
Receptions	59	44
Rec/Game	3.9	2.8
Receiving Yards	572	357
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	22.3
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	81	55
Target Share/Game	5.4	3.4
Age	27	23
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cade Otton holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.2 points per game. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Otton or Gunnar Helm in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cade Otton has the edge at 6.2 PPG compared to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 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 Gunnar Helm average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Gunnar Helm's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Otton (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Otton or Gunnar Helm a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Cade Otton outscored Gunnar Helm by 1.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.