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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs D'Andre SwiftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Cade Otton's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, D'Andre Swift (13.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Cade Otton (6.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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 10

RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

D'Andre Swift

Head to Head

6.2 PPG13.2 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Cade Otton vs D'Andre Swift: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cade Otton (TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while D'Andre Swift posted 13.2 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

D'Andre Swift 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. D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Cade Otton by a projected 119 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cade Otton's 15. That durability gap means D'Andre Swift contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•D'Andre Swift scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Cade Otton saw 81 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs D'Andre Swift: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	D'Andre Swift
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	13.2
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	211
Rushing Yards	0	1,087
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	67.9
Rushing TDs	0	9
Receptions	59	34
Receiving Yards	572	299
Targets	81	48
Total TDs	1	10
Age	27	27
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

13.2 PPG for D'Andre Swift versus 6.2 for Cade Otton in 2025. The baseline favors D'Andre Swift, 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 D'Andre Swift in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.0 points per game.

Do Cade Otton and D'Andre Swift share a bye week?▾

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