Cade Otton vs Theo Johnson: 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 Theo Johnson clocked in at 7.0 across 15 appearances for the New York Giants. A 1.2-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; Theo Johnson posted 45 for 528. 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
