Cade Otton vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) averaged 12.1 PPG over 11 games in 2025, outscoring Cade Otton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 5.8 PPG) by 6.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
That 6.3-point weekly advantage for George Kittle is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Otton had 59 catches for 572 yards; George Kittle posted 57 for 628. 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 George Kittle Week 9. 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.
