Cade Otton vs Dallas Goedert: Who Should You Start?
Cade Otton and Dallas Goedert are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cade Otton averaged 5.8 PPG across 16 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Dallas Goedert posted 10.3 PPG in 15 appearances for the Philadelphia Eagles.
A 4.5-PPG gap gives Dallas Goedert the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Otton had 59 catches for 572 yards; Dallas Goedert posted 60 for 591. 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 scheduling note: Cade Otton is off Week 11 and Dallas Goedert Week 5. 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.
