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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Dallas Goedert

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.1-PPG advantage is real (10.3 to 6.2), and Dallas Goedert's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cade Otton is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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 9

TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Dallas Goedert

Head to Head

6.2 PPG10.3 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Dallas Goedert at 47%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Dallas Goedert: Who Should You Start?

Cade Otton and Dallas Goedert 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 Dallas Goedert posted 10.3 PPG in 15 appearances for the Philadelphia Eagles.

A 4.1-PPG gap gives Dallas Goedert 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Otton had 59 catches for 572 yards; Dallas Goedert posted 60 for 591. 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 9 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Dallas Goedert 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: Cade Otton (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Cade Otton by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Cade Otton is 4 years younger than Dallas Goedert (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 9 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatOttonGoedert

PPG (Half-PPR)6.210.3

Games Played1515

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)93155

Receptions5960

Rec/Game3.94.0

Receiving Yards572591

Rec Yds/Game38.139.4

Receiving TDs111

Targets8182

Target Share/Game5.45.5

Age2731

Experience3 yrs7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 9

Summary

Dallas Goedert outscored Cade Otton by 4.1 PPG in 2025 (10.3 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 Dallas Goedert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

Do Cade Otton and Dallas Goedert share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cade Otton and Dallas Goedert share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Cade Otton or Dallas Goedert a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Cade Otton by 4.1 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.