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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Colby ParkinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Cade Otton's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Colby Parkinson is the better play on a neutral week. 7.7 PPG with 408 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 Colby Parkinson higher, but do not fade Cade Otton entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TETampa Bay Buccaneers#29

Cade Otton

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

572

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TELos Angeles Rams#21PPG LEADER

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Colby Parkinson

Head to Head

6.2 PPG7.7 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Colby Parkinson at 35%. That ranking gap means Colby Parkinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Colby Parkinson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cade Otton and Colby Parkinson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end put up 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Colby Parkinson of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 7.7 in 14. A 1.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.5 points favors Colby Parkinson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Cade Otton is the volume tight end in this matchup with 59 receptions for 572 yards, while Colby Parkinson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (8 scores on 43 catches). In weeks where Colby Parkinson finds the end zone he out-scores Cade Otton, but the floor gap is real.

Cade Otton has his bye in Week 10, and Colby Parkinson rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Colby Parkinson outscored Cade Otton by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Otton played 15 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Cade Otton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Colby Parkinson scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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 Colby Parkinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Colby Parkinson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	7.7
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	108
Receptions	59	43
Rec/Game	3.9	3.1
Receiving Yards	572	408
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	29.1
Receiving TDs	1	8
Targets	81	56
Target Share/Game	5.4	4.0
Age	27	27
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

7.7 PPG for Colby Parkinson versus 6.2 for Cade Otton in 2025. The baseline favors Colby Parkinson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Otton or Colby Parkinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colby Parkinson has the edge at 7.7 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 Colby Parkinson average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Colby Parkinson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Otton (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Otton or Colby Parkinson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson outscored Cade Otton by 1.5 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.