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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Cade Otton's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Tonges has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 6.2), and Jake Tonges's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cade Otton is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

TESan Francisco 49ers#15PPG LEADER

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

6.2 PPG8.5 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. That ranking gap means Jake Tonges carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

Cade Otton and Jake Tonges are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG across 15 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Jake Tonges posted 8.5 PPG in 9 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers.

A 2.3-PPG gap gives Jake Tonges the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Cade Otton is the volume tight end in this matchup with 59 receptions for 572 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores Cade Otton, but the floor gap is real.

Cade Otton has his bye in Week 10, and Jake Tonges rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Tonges outscored Cade Otton by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Otton played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Cade Otton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Tonges scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	8.5
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	77
Receptions	59	34
Rec/Game	3.9	3.8
Receiving Yards	572	293
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	32.6
Receiving TDs	1	5
Targets	81	46
Target Share/Game	5.4	5.1
Age	27	26
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Jake Tonges outscored Cade Otton by 2.3 PPG in 2025 (8.5 to 6.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Otton or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 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 Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Otton (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Otton or Jake Tonges a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored Cade Otton by 2.3 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.