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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Otton vs Mark AndrewsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Cade Otton's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Mark Andrews edges Cade Otton by 0.1 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, Mark Andrews 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#29

Cade Otton

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

572

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEBaltimore Ravens#27PPG LEADER

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Cade Otton

Mark Andrews

Head to Head

6.2 PPG6.3 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Otton: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #29 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Otton is producing at 28% of elite pace and Mark Andrews at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cade Otton vs Mark Andrews: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Cade Otton and Mark Andrews is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Cade Otton averaged 6.2 PPG with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers across 15 games, and Mark Andrews posted 6.3 with the Baltimore Ravens in 17.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Otton had 59 catches for 572 yards; Mark Andrews posted 48 for 422. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Cade Otton has his bye in Week 10, and Mark Andrews rests in Week 13. 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. Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Mark Andrews outscored Cade Otton by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cade Otton's 15. That durability gap means Mark Andrews contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mark Andrews scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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 Mark Andrews: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Otton	Mark Andrews
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	6.3
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	107
Receptions	59	48
Rec/Game	3.9	2.8
Receiving Yards	572	422
Rec Yds/Game	38.1	24.8
Receiving TDs	1	5
Targets	81	70
Target Share/Game	5.4	4.1
Age	27	30
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

Mark Andrews outscored Cade Otton by 0.1 PPG in 2025 (6.3 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 Mark Andrews in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mark Andrews has the edge at 6.3 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 Mark Andrews average in 2025?▾

Cade Otton averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Otton (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Otton or Mark Andrews a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews outscored Cade Otton by 0.1 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.