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Cade Otton

TE TB

College: Washington | 2 years
Height: 6'5" | Weight: 247 lbs
Birth Date: 1999-04-15
2024 Bye Week: 11

Total Pts: 117.5
Avg Pts: 6.91
Rank: 20 TE

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2024 RTSports Outlook

Otton was the starting tight end for the Bucs last season, getting 47 receptions for 455 yards and four touchdowns. He was 20th overall in fantasy tight end scoring. He had three games with double-digit fantasy points. The issue for Otton is he has two very talented pass catchers ahead of him when it comes to targets. It is likely more of the same for him this season in Tampa. Otton has 40-plus receptions each of his two seasons in the NFL. Otton is a good pass catcher with solid route running. He is a willing blocker, but still needs work in that area. Otton doesn't really wow in any area but is a reliable target that will move the chains.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Otton could see a slight bump in production but remains more of a spot play for fantasy teams. The good news is his weekly ceiling is fairly high, getting consistent receptions. He can get around 50 receptions for 500 yards and five touchdowns.

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RotoBaller's Outlook

Otton has played the role of dependable safety valve during his first two seasons. He became a Tom Brady favorite towards the end of 2022 and then took his fantasy value a slight step forward in 2023 when he caught five more passes for 64 more yards and two more touchdowns than his rookie campaign. The bad news is he loses the target battle with Tampa Bay's top two wideouts, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, by a large margin. Both receivers had double the targets that Otton had last season, and there is no reason to think quarterback Baker Mayfield will not aim as often at his main men this upcoming season. The good news is if Evans or Godwin are unlucky with injuries, Otton could easily become the No. 2 target in Tampa Bay's passing attack due to the lack of depth in the receiving and tight end corps. Otton is no speed burner (9.5 career YPC), nor is he a red-zone master (six TD in 33 career contests). Where Otton provides fantasy value is in PPR leagues due to his receptions. He should be able to set career-highs across the board in 2024, but that is contingent on how the Tampa target breakdown works out this year. Otton is a TE2 who can provide 55 receptions for 600 yards and five touchdowns if everything breaks right for him.

Otton has played the role of dependable safety valve during his first two seasons. He became a Tom Brady favorite towards the end of 2022 and then took his fantasy value a slight step forward in 2023 when he caught five more passes for 64 more yards and two more touchdowns than his rookie campaign. The bad news is he loses the target battle with Tampa Bay's top two wideouts, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, by a large margin. Both receivers had double the targets that Otton had last season, and there is no reason to think quarterback Baker Mayfield will not aim as often at his main men this upcoming season. The good news is if Evans or Godwin are unlucky with injuries, Otton could easily become the No. 2 target in Tampa Bay's passing attack due to the lack of depth in the receiving and tight end corps. Otton is no speed burner (9.5 career YPC), nor is he a red-zone master (six TD in 33 career contests). Where Otton provides fantasy value is in PPR leagues due to his receptions. He should be able to set career-highs across the board in 2024, but that is contingent on how the Tampa target breakdown works out this year. Otton is a TE2 who can provide 55 receptions for 600 yards and five touchdowns if everything breaks right for him.

Fantasy WeekPts
Scoring
Week 13.90Cade Otton 19 receiving yds (1.90 pts)
Cade Otton 2 receptions (2.00 pts)
Week 210.10Cade Otton 41 receiving yds (4.10 pts)
Cade Otton 6 receptions (6.00 pts)
Week 32.60Cade Otton 16 receiving yds (1.60 pts)
Cade Otton 1 reception (1.00 pts)
Week 410.30Cade Otton 13 receiving yds (1.30 pts)
Cade Otton 3 receptions (3.00 pts)
Cade Otton 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts)
. . . Cade Otton 4 yd TD pass from Baker Mayfield
Week 5
Week 62.50Cade Otton 15 receiving yds (1.50 pts)
Cade Otton 1 reception (1.00 pts)
Week 79.30Cade Otton 43 receiving yds (4.30 pts)
Cade Otton 5 receptions (5.00 pts)
Week 88.70Cade Otton 27 receiving yds (2.70 pts)
Cade Otton 4 receptions (4.00 pts)
Cade Otton 1 receiving 2XP (2.00 pts)
Week 924.00Cade Otton 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts)
Cade Otton 70 receiving yds (7.00 pts)
Cade Otton 6 receptions (6.00 pts)
Cade Otton 2 receiving TDs (12.00 pts)
. . . Cade Otton 3 yd TD pass from Baker Mayfield
. . . Cade Otton 14 yd TD pass from Baker Mayfield
Week 103.00Cade Otton 10 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Cade Otton 2 receptions (2.00 pts)
Week 118.90Cade Otton 49 receiving yds (4.90 pts)
Cade Otton 4 receptions (4.00 pts)
Week 128.50Cade Otton 45 receiving yds (4.50 pts)
Cade Otton 4 receptions (4.00 pts)
Week 130.00
Week 149.60Cade Otton 16 receiving yds (1.60 pts)
Cade Otton 2 receptions (2.00 pts)
Cade Otton 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts)
. . . Cade Otton 11 yd TD pass from Baker Mayfield
Week 156.40Cade Otton 44 receiving yds (4.40 pts)
Cade Otton 2 receptions (2.00 pts)
Week 161.70Cade Otton 7 receiving yds (0.70 pts)
Cade Otton 1 reception (1.00 pts)
Week 173.00Cade Otton 10 receiving yds (1.00 pts)
Cade Otton 2 receptions (2.00 pts)
Player Notes
Jun 12 11:00am CT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton impressed during practice on Tuesday. According to Bailey Adams of Pewter Report, Otton "was arguably the offensive player of the day" as he made a sideline catch in 11-on-11s and shortly after showed off a one-handed grab down the field. He was one of Baker Mayfield's most targeted and trusted pass-catchers, perhaps offering a glimpse into what the 2024 season could look like. The 25-year-old tight end is looking to build on a campaign in which he caught 47 passes for 455 yards and four touchdowns. He's the top tight end in Tampa Bay, and although he'll lose plenty of volume to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Rachaad White, he' still a mid-range TE2 for fantasy purposes.

From RotoBaller

Jan 21 9:00pm CT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton was quiet throughout most of the regular season. He was a distant third option in the passing game but came alive in the postseason. On Sunday, Otton hauled in five of eight targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Detroit Lions. In two postseason games, Otton caught 13 of 19 targets for 155 yards and a score. It was a nice showing for the young tight end during the postseason. Otton will likely enter the 2024 season as the No.1 tight end, but that doesn't guarantee he'll be a viable fantasy option.

From RotoBaller

Jan 19 9:10am CT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton was the primary pass-catcher for this offense during last weekend's win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Otton hauled in eight of his 11 targets for 89 yards in the win. Quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs, ankle) was still somewhat immobile, so he leaned on the short routes to Otton. This gameplan of getting the ball out quick to Otton worked against the shaky Eagles defense. However, the Bucs are unlikely to have the same success against the Detroit Lions defense. Before this game, Otton had been held to two receptions or less in six straight games. DFS players shouldn't expect another eight-catch performance from Otton this weekend.

From RotoBaller

Jan 16 8:40am CT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton caught eight of his 11 targets for 89 yards in the Wild Card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night. Those figures were all career-highs for the second-year tight end, and he picked a great time to have his best outing. Given his cheap price tag in DFS tournaments, he paid off significantly for DFS gamers. Next up for Otton is a road contest against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Round. The Lions have surrendered the seventh-most fantasy points per game to tight end this year, so look for him to build on his productive day.

From RotoBaller

Jan 12 10:00am CT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton has been barely involved in the offense since the month of December. Otton has been held to 44 receiving yards or less in his last six games. The young tight end has an bypassed by wide receiver Trey Palmer in the pecking order. Last week, Otton finished with two receptions for 30 yards in the win over the Carolina Panthers. DFS players should expect a similar outing from Otton who struggled during his last meeting against the Philadelphia Eagles. DFS players should be able to find a better option for this weekend.

From RotoBaller

Jan 7 8:00pm CT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton once again was an afterthought during Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The young tight end hauled in two of his three targets for 30 yards in the victory. Otton continues to serve as a distant third option in the passing game. In fact, Otton only has five games with more than three receptions this season. He'll be a low priced DFS option for the postseason slated next weekend, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from Otton.

From RotoBaller

Jan 4 4:40pm CT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton has posted back-to-back dud performances over the last two weeks. Otton has a total of two receptions for 17 yards over his last two games. Otton has fallen in the pecking order and now rookie Trey Palmer is seeing more involvement than him in the offense. That being said, DFS players should be able to find a better option for Week 18. Otton does have a plus matchup against the Carolina Panthers. However, Otton hasn't scored in three games and is basically a touchdown-dependent option.

From RotoBaller

Jan 1 3:00pm CT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton improved on his one-catch showing in Week 16 in Sunday's divisional loss to the New Orleans Saints, but not by much. Otton mustered only two receptions on a team-high-tying six targets for a measly 10 yards. The 24-year-old is Tampa's top pass-catching option at the position, but quarterback Baker Mayfield has chosen to target his receivers much more this year. The 24-year-old is averaging only 5.6 half-PPR fantasy points per game in 16 contests, which is tied with Tyler Conklin for 27th at the tight end position. Otton and the Bucs will face the Carolina Panthers for the second time this year in the Week 18 regular season finale in a must-win game. Back in Week 13 against the Panthers, Otton was not targeted despite playing 98 percent of the offensive snaps.

From RotoBaller

Dec 30 5:10pm CT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton has been an afterthought in the offensive gameplan over the last two weeks. The young tight end has three receptions on three targets over the last two games. The Bucs continue to favor wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in the passing attack. That trend is likely to continue heading into the Week 17 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. It's worth noting that the Saints defense does struggle at times defending the tight end. Despite that, Otton shouldn't be viewed as anything more than a low-end TE2 for this game.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 24-Jul-2022: TB Cade Otton - Signed, Draft Choice - Four-year contract (through 2025)
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