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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton or Kyren WilliamsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Kyren Williams over Cade Otton in 2026.

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 to Cade Otton's 6.2, a 8.2 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at RB and TE. Kyren Williams is Tier 3 among running backs, Cade Otton is Tier 4 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Kyren Williams (14.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Cade Otton (6.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TETampa Bay Buccaneers#29

Cade Otton

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

572

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

6.2 PPG14.4 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Cade Otton vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cade Otton (TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Kyren Williams (RB, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Kyren Williams 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 10, Kyren Williams in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Cade Otton is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cade Otton (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Kyren Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored Cade Otton by a projected 139 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cade Otton's 15. That durability gap means Kyren Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyren Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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 Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	14.4
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	245
Rushing Yards	0	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	73.6
Rushing TDs	0	10
Receptions	59	36
Receiving Yards	572	281
Targets	81	50
Total TDs	1	13
Age	27	26
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Kyren Williams outscored Cade Otton by 8.2 PPG in 2025 (14.4 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 Kyren Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 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.

Should I draft Cade Otton or Kyren Williams in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Kyren Williams's 14.4 fantasy points per game against Cade Otton's 6.2 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Cade Otton and Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.2 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Kyren Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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