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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Cade Otton's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 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

WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Davante Adams

Head to Head

6.2 PPG13.8 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 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 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Cade Otton vs Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cade Otton (TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Davante Adams posted 13.8 PPG across 14 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.

Cade Otton has his bye in Week 10, Davante Adams in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Cade Otton is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cade Otton (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Cade Otton by a projected 129 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Otton played 15 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Cade Otton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Cade Otton is 6 years younger than Davante Adams (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Davante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	13.8
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	193
Receptions	59	60
Rec/Game	3.9	4.3
Receiving Yards	572	789
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	56.4
Receiving TDs	1	14
Targets	81	114
Target Share/Game	5.4	8.1
Age	27	33
Experience	3 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 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 Davante Adams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Davante Adams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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