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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Sam LaPorta

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Sam LaPorta is the better fantasy play this season.

Sam LaPorta is the better play on a neutral week. 9.7 PPG with 489 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cade Otton at 6.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Sam LaPorta higher, but do not fade Cade Otton entirely.

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

TEDetroit Lions#7PPG LEADER

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Sam LaPorta

Head to Head

6.2 PPG9.7 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Sam LaPorta at 44%. That ranking gap means Sam LaPorta carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Cade Otton and Sam LaPorta for your lineup, you are not alone. Cade Otton finished the 2025 season at 6.2 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (15 games), and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 for the Detroit Lions (9 games).

That 3.5-point weekly advantage for Sam LaPorta is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Cade Otton is the volume tight end in this matchup with 59 receptions for 572 yards, while Sam LaPorta profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 40 catches). In weeks where Sam LaPorta finds the end zone he out-scores Cade Otton, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Cade Otton is off Week 9 and Sam LaPorta Week 8. 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

Sam LaPorta is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cade Otton is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cade Otton (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Sam LaPorta outscored Cade Otton by a projected 59 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Otton played 15 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Cade Otton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Sam LaPorta scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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▾

StatOttonLaPorta

PPG (Half-PPR)6.29.7

Games Played159

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9387

Receptions5940

Rec/Game3.94.4

Receiving Yards572489

Rec Yds/Game38.154.3

Receiving TDs13

Targets8149

Target Share/Game5.45.4

Age2725

Experience3 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Sam LaPorta at 9.7 PPG, 3.5 points per game above Cade Otton's 6.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Otton or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Sam LaPorta has the edge at 9.7 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 Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cade Otton or Sam LaPorta a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta outscored Cade Otton by 3.5 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.