Cade Otton vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals) averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Cade Otton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 5.8 PPG) by 9.1 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
That 9.1-point weekly advantage for Trey McBride is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Cade Otton profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 59 catches). In weeks where Cade Otton finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.
Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.
