Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 12/29/2024
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
59
YDS
600
TD
4
AVG
10.2
TAR
87
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Otton was firmly behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Rachaad White in the Buccaneers’ pecking order last season, finishing fourth on the team in both catches (47) and receiving yards (455), though only Evans (12 TDs) had more receiving scores than than Otton’s four. The tight end then came up big in the playoffs, catching 13 of 19 targets for 154 yards and a TD in two games. Tampa Bay is largely running it back with the same group of skill position players for Otton’s age-25 season, so there’s not much reason to expect a big jump in volume after Otton was targeted 65 times as a rookie in 2022 and then 67 times in 2023. He does at least have the security of a near-every-down role, as the Bucs waited until Round 7 to draft a tight end (Devin Culp) after using Otton on more than 90 percent of snaps in every game last season. Read Past Outlooks
Predictably ruled out
Otton (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
This was predictable, as Otton was listed as doubtful following Friday's final injury report. Given the starting end won't travel with the team to Dallas, Payne Durham, Ko Kieft and Devin Culp will likely act as a positional platoon in an effort to replace Otton's multi-faceted capabilities.
This was predictable, as Otton was listed as doubtful following Friday's final injury report. Given the starting end won't travel with the team to Dallas, Payne Durham, Ko Kieft and Devin Culp will likely act as a positional platoon in an effort to replace Otton's multi-faceted capabilities.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Cade Otton's 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
31.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.53% Team Air Yards
13.1%% Team Targets
17.4%Avg Depth of Target
5.0 YdsCatch Rate
67.8%Drop Rate
6.9%Avg Yds After Catch
5.4% Targeted On Route
22.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Cade Otton run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Cade Otton and the other tight ends for the Buccaneers are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Cade Otton
390 routes 87 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Panthers pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
85.4
Cornerbacks
81.3
Safeties
104.2
Linebackers
66.5
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2024 Cade Otton Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Cade Otton's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
247 lbsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
32.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
Otton, a fourth-round pick out of Washington, finished his rookie season with 42 catches for 391 yards and two touchdowns on 65 targets. He started 11 of the 16 games he played, and he's the clubhouse leader to start at tight end again in 2023 after the Buccaneers declined to bring in any pricey free agents or Day 1/2 draft picks at the position. Tom Brady bestowed 16 red-zone targets upon Otton last year – tied for fifth-most in the league – but the 6-foot-5 tight end scored only twice with all that volume. Whether it’s Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask under center this year, Otton will be no better than the third option in the passing game, clearly after star receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and potentially behind WR Russell Gage and RB Rachaad White as well.
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Doubtful for Sunday
Otton (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Likely game-time decision
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Friday that he expects Otton (knee) to be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with Dallas, according to The Pewter Report.
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DNP again Thursday
Otton (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
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Tending to knee injury
Otton didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.
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Two grabs in Week 15 win
Otton secured two of three targets for 24 yards in the Buccaneers' 40-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
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No. 2 option for Mayfield on Sunday
After operating as the Bucs' top pass catcher for the past three games, Otton will likely revert to quarterback Baker Mayfield's second option against the Giants on Sunday due to the return of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Week 7 against the Ravens was a turning point for the then 4-2 Bucs. Not only did Tampa Bay lose Evans to a strained right hamstring injury, but in the final minute of regulation, Chris Godwin suffered a season-ending left ankle dislocation. Without Evans and Godwin, Otton emerged as Mayfield's go-to target, with the third-year tight end tallying 30 catches on 39 targets for 293 yards and three touchdowns over the Bucs' last four games. Evans' return Sunday should draw plenty of attention from the Giants' defense, which would open up the field for Otton, particularly in the red zone.
Week 7 against the Ravens was a turning point for the then 4-2 Bucs. Not only did Tampa Bay lose Evans to a strained right hamstring injury, but in the final minute of regulation, Chris Godwin suffered a season-ending left ankle dislocation. Without Evans and Godwin, Otton emerged as Mayfield's go-to target, with the third-year tight end tallying 30 catches on 39 targets for 293 yards and three touchdowns over the Bucs' last four games. Evans' return Sunday should draw plenty of attention from the Giants' defense, which would open up the field for Otton, particularly in the red zone.