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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Noah FantWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Cade Otton over Noah Fant in 2026.

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 to Noah Fant'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. Noah Fant 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

TECincinnati Bengals#39

Noah Fant

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Noah Fant

Head to Head

6.2 PPG4.4 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Noah Fant: Tier 4 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Noah Fant at 20%. That ranking gap means Cade Otton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Noah Fant: The Full Breakdown

Cade Otton and Noah Fant are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG across 15 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Noah Fant posted 4.4 PPG in 13 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Cade Otton the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Cade Otton is the volume tight end in this matchup with 59 receptions for 572 yards, while Noah Fant profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Noah Fant finds the end zone he out-scores Cade Otton, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Cade Otton is off Week 10 and Noah Fant Week 6. 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. Noah Fant (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cade Otton outscored Noah Fant by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Otton played 15 games in 2025 compared to Noah Fant's 13. That durability gap means Cade Otton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Noah Fant scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Noah Fant: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Noah Fant
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	4.4
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	57
Receptions	59	34
Rec/Game	3.9	2.6
Receiving Yards	572	288
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	22.2
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	81	41
Target Share/Game	5.4	3.2
Age	27	28
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Cade Otton outscored Noah Fant by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (6.2 to 4.4). 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 Noah Fant in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cade Otton has the edge at 6.2 PPG compared to Noah Fant'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 Noah Fant average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Noah Fant averaged 4.4 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Noah Fant's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cade Otton or Noah Fant a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Cade Otton outscored Noah Fant 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.