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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Evan EngramWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cade Otton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.2 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cade Otton is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Cade Otton and Evan Engram are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TETampa Bay Buccaneers#29PPG LEADER

Cade Otton

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

572

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Evan Engram

Head to Head

6.2 PPG4.9 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Evan Engram at 22%. That ranking gap means Cade Otton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Evan Engram: The Full Breakdown

Cade Otton (6.2 PPG) and Evan Engram (4.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Cade Otton played 15 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Evan Engram suited up 16 times for the Denver Broncos.

A 1.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Otton had 59 catches for 572 yards; Evan Engram posted 50 for 461. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

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. Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Cade Otton outscored Evan Engram by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cade Otton's 15. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cade Otton scored 1 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Cade Otton saw 81 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Cade Otton is 4 years younger than Evan Engram (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Evan Engram: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Evan Engram
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	4.9
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	78
Receptions	59	50
Rec/Game	3.9	3.1
Receiving Yards	572	461
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	28.8
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	81	76
Target Share/Game	5.4	4.8
Age	27	31
Experience	3 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

6.2 PPG for Cade Otton versus 4.9 for Evan Engram in 2025. The baseline favors Cade Otton, 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 Evan Engram in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cade Otton has the edge at 6.2 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

Do Cade Otton and Evan Engram share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cade Otton and Evan Engram 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 Evan Engram a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Cade Otton outscored Evan Engram by 1.3 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.