Cade Otton vs Oronde Gadsden: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Cade Otton finished the 2025 season at 5.8 PPG over 16 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Oronde Gadsden clocked in at 7.1 across 15 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers. A 1.3-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Otton had 59 catches for 572 yards; Oronde Gadsden posted 49 for 664. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
One scheduling note: Cade Otton is off Week 11 and Oronde Gadsden Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
