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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Cade Otton

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.0 PPG and 682 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Cade Otton (6.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Brock Bowers as the starter and Cade Otton as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TELas Vegas Raiders#4PPG LEADER

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TETampa Bay Buccaneers#29

Cade Otton

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

572

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Cade Otton

Head to Head

12.0 PPG6.2 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Cade Otton at 28%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Cade Otton: Who Should You Start?

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.0 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Cade Otton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) came in at 6.2 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Brock Bowers carries a 5.8-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. Brock Bowers had 64 catches for 680 yards; Cade Otton posted 59 for 572. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brock Bowers sits Week 8 while Cade Otton is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brock Bowers at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Cade Otton is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Cade Otton (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Cade Otton by a projected 99 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Otton played 15 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Cade Otton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brock Bowers scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Brock Bowers saw 86 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Brock Bowers is 4 years younger than Cade Otton (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBowersOtton

PPG (Half-PPR)12.06.2

Games Played1215

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14493

Receptions6459

Rec/Game5.33.9

Receiving Yards680572

Rec Yds/Game56.738.1

Receiving TDs71

Targets8681

Target Share/Game7.25.4

Age2327

Experience1 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brock Bowers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 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 Brock Bowers or Cade Otton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 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 Brock Bowers and Cade Otton average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.8 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Cade Otton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 8, and Cade Otton (TB) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Cade Otton a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Cade Otton by 5.8 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.