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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Cade Otton's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Hunter Henry is the better play on a neutral week. 8.8 PPG with 768 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cade Otton at 6.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Hunter Henry higher, but do not fade Cade Otton entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETampa Bay Buccaneers#29

Cade Otton

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

572

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TENew England Patriots#13PPG LEADER

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

6.2 PPG8.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Hunter Henry at 40%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Cade Otton and Hunter Henry for your lineup, you are not alone. Cade Otton finished the 2025 season at 6.2 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (15 games), and Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 for the New England Patriots (17 games).

That 2.6-point weekly advantage for Hunter Henry 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; Hunter Henry posted 60 for 768. 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 10 and Hunter Henry Week 11. 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.

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

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Cade Otton by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cade Otton's 15. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Hunter Henry scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Hunter Henry saw 87 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 Hunter Henry (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	8.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	150
Receptions	59	60
Rec/Game	3.9	3.5
Receiving Yards	572	768
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	45.2
Receiving TDs	1	7
Targets	81	87
Target Share/Game	5.4	5.1
Age	27	31
Experience	3 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Hunter Henry at 8.8 PPG, 2.6 points per game above Cade Otton's 6.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Otton or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 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 Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cade Otton or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Cade Otton by 2.6 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.