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Cade Otton vs Nico Collins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TETampa Bay Buccaneers
Cade Otton
PPG
5.8
Games
16
Rec
59
Rec Yds
572
Rec TDs
1
Targets
81
Bye
Week 11
WRHouston TexansPPG LEADER
Nico Collins
PPG
12.7
Games
15
Rec
71
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
6
Targets
120
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

5.8 PPG12.7 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Cade Otton vs Nico Collins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Cade Otton (TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Nico Collins (WR, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cade Otton averaged 5.8 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Nico Collins posted 12.7 PPG across 15 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 11, Nico Collins in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Nico Collins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.7 points per game. Cade Otton averaged 5.8 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 Nico Collins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Nico Collins has the edge at 12.7 PPG compared to Cade Otton's 5.8 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 Nico Collins average in 2025?

Cade Otton averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.9 points per game.

When are Cade Otton and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?

Cade Otton (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.