Cade Otton vs Cole Kmet: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Cade Otton and Cole Kmet is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end put up 5.8 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Cole Kmet of the Chicago Bears averaged 4.0 in 16. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Cade Otton, 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 Cole Kmet profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Cole Kmet finds the end zone he out-scores Cade Otton, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Cade Otton is off Week 11 and Cole Kmet Week 7. 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.
