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Cade Otton or Michael MayerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cade Otton is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end who averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Michael Mayer is a Las Vegas Raiders tight end who averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TETampa Bay Buccaneers#29 TE
Cade Otton
PPG
6.2
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
572
Rec TDs
1
Targets
81
Bye
Week 10
TELas Vegas Raiders#37 TE
Michael Mayer
PPG
4.7
Games
12
Rec
35
Rec Yds
328
Rec TDs
1
Targets
50
Bye
Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Michael Mayer: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCade OttonMichael Mayer
PPG (Half-PPR)6.24.7
Games Played1512
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9356
Receptions5935
Rec/Game3.92.9
Receiving Yards572328
Rec Yds/Game38.127.3
Receiving TDs11
Targets8150
Target Share/Game5.44.2
Age2725
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Otton or Michael Mayer in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Cade Otton and Michael Mayer is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Mayer averaged 4.7.

Should I draft Cade Otton or Michael Mayer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 across 12. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Cade Otton and Michael Mayer average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Michael Mayer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Otton (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Michael Mayer (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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