Cade Otton vs Dawson Knox: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Cade Otton finished the 2025 season at 5.8 PPG over 16 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Dawson Knox clocked in at 5.0 across 17 appearances for the Buffalo Bills. A 0.8-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Cade Otton is the volume tight end in this matchup with 59 receptions for 572 yards, while Dawson Knox profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 36 catches). In weeks where Dawson Knox 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 Dawson Knox Week 12. 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.
