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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Trey McBride outscored Cade Otton by 8.7 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Trey McBride is the clear pick. Cade Otton profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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TETampa Bay Buccaneers#29

Cade Otton

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

572

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Trey McBride

Head to Head

6.2 PPG14.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals) averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Cade Otton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 6.2 PPG) by 8.7 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

That 8.7-point weekly advantage for Trey McBride 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.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Cade Otton profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 59 catches). In weeks where Cade Otton finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Cade Otton is off Week 9 and Trey McBride 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

Trey McBride 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. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Cade Otton by a projected 148 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cade Otton's 15. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatOttonMcBride

PPG (Half-PPR)6.214.9

Games Played1517

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)93253

Receptions59126

Rec/Game3.97.4

Receiving Yards5721,239

Rec Yds/Game38.172.9

Receiving TDs111

Targets81169

Target Share/Game5.49.9

Age2726

Experience3 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 8.7 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 Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.7 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cade Otton or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Cade Otton by 8.7 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.