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Cade Otton vs George Pickens

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TETampa Bay Buccaneers
Cade Otton
PPG
5.8
Games
16
Rec
59
Rec Yds
572
Rec TDs
1
Targets
81
Bye
Week 11
WRDallas CowboysPPG LEADER
George Pickens
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rec
93
Rec Yds
1,429
Rec TDs
9
Targets
137
Bye
Week 7

Head to Head

5.8 PPG14.4 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Cade Otton vs George Pickens: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Cade Otton (TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against George Pickens (WR, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cade Otton averaged 5.8 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while George Pickens posted 14.4 PPG across 17 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 11, George Pickens in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

14.4 PPG for George Pickens versus 5.8 for Cade Otton in 2025. The baseline favors George Pickens, 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 George Pickens in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, George Pickens has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Cade Otton's 5.8 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 George Pickens average in 2025?

Cade Otton averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.6 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and George Pickens's bye weeks in 2026?

Cade Otton (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and George Pickens (DAL) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.