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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Cade Otton's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Colston Loveland has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 6.2), and Colston Loveland's 6 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 10

TEChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

6.2 PPG8.5 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Colston Loveland at 39%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cade Otton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.2 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Colston Loveland (Chicago Bears) came in at 8.5 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Colston Loveland carries a 2.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Otton had 59 catches for 572 yards; Colston Loveland posted 58 for 713. 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 10 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

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. Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Cade Otton by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cade Otton's 15. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Colston Loveland scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Colston Loveland saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colston Loveland is 5 years younger than Cade Otton (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	8.5
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	136
Receptions	59	58
Rec/Game	3.9	3.6
Receiving Yards	572	713
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	44.6
Receiving TDs	1	6
Targets	81	82
Target Share/Game	5.4	5.1
Age	27	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Colston Loveland holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 points per game. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Otton or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 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 Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

Do Cade Otton and Colston Loveland share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cade Otton and Colston Loveland share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Cade Otton or Colston Loveland a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Cade Otton by 2.3 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.