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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Luke MusgraveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cade Otton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.2 PPG to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cade Otton is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Cade Otton edges Luke Musgrave by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Cade Otton goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TETampa Bay Buccaneers#29PPG LEADER

Cade Otton

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

572

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEGreen Bay Packers#99

Luke Musgrave

PPG

4.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Luke Musgrave

Head to Head

6.2 PPG4.8 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Luke Musgrave: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Luke Musgrave at 22%. That ranking gap means Cade Otton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Otton vs Luke Musgrave: The Full Breakdown

Cade Otton (6.2 PPG) and Luke Musgrave (4.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Cade Otton played 15 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Luke Musgrave suited up 14 times for the Green Bay Packers.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Cade Otton is the volume tight end in this matchup with 59 receptions for 572 yards, while Luke Musgrave profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Luke Musgrave finds the end zone he out-scores Cade Otton, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Luke Musgrave (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cade Otton outscored Luke Musgrave by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Otton played 15 games in 2025 compared to Luke Musgrave's 14. That durability gap means Cade Otton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Luke Musgrave scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 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.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Otton vs Luke Musgrave: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Luke Musgrave
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	4.8
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	67
Receptions	59	30
Rec/Game	3.9	2.1
Receiving Yards	572	335
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	23.9
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	81	42
Target Share/Game	5.4	3.0
Age	27	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cade Otton holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.2 points per game. Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Otton or Luke Musgrave in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cade Otton has the edge at 6.2 PPG compared to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 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 Luke Musgrave average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

Do Cade Otton and Luke Musgrave share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cade Otton and Luke Musgrave share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Cade Otton or Luke Musgrave a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Cade Otton outscored Luke Musgrave by 1.4 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.