Cade Otton vs Juwan Johnson: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Cade Otton and Juwan Johnson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end put up 5.8 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Juwan Johnson of the New Orleans Saints averaged 8.3 in 17. A 2.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.5 points favors Juwan Johnson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 yards, while Cade Otton profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 59 catches). In weeks where Cade Otton finds the end zone he out-scores Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cade Otton sits Week 11 while Juwan Johnson is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
