Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Competition expected from rookie
Rotowire
Otton is joined on the tight end depth chart by rookie fifth-round pick Payne Durham, who recorded 56 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns during his senior 2022 campaign at Purdue, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Otton was a first-year hit in 2022 while splitting time with veteran Cameron Brate, progressively earning Tom Brady's trust and finishing with 42 receptions, tops among rookie tight ends across the league. Brate is no longer on the roster, but Otton now stands to face competition for targets from another young position mate with receiving prowess in Durham, who boasts a large catch radius that could make him an especially good fit while working with either Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask, two quarterbacks for which accuracy may not always be a strong suit. Nevertheless, Otton is expected to serve as the clear leader in snaps at the position thanks in part to his underrated blocking ability and knack for moving the chains -- 19 of his receptions in 2022 went for first downs.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Productive close to season
Rotowire
Otton brought in four of seven targets for 58 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-14 wild-card loss to the Cowboys on Monday night. He finished the 2022 regular season with 42 receptions for 391 yards and two touchdowns on 65 targets across 16 games.
The rookie tight end put a productive cap on his first NFL season with Monday night's showing, which saw him check in third in receiving yards and fourth in catches and targets on the night for the Buccaneers. Otton recorded just one catch for four yards on two targets over his first two NFL games, but he began expanding his profile in the offense beginning in Week 4 against Kansas City and posted multiple receptions in 11 of the final 14 contests of the campaign. Otton was afforded enough of a platform to prove he can serve as the top receiving option at the position, but it remains to be seen who he'll be catching passes from in 2023 with Tom Brady potentially not back in Tampa Bay.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: One catch in finale
Rotowire
Otton secured his only target for five yards in the Buccaneers' 30-17 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
The rookie tight end saw just 19 snaps from scrimmage as head coach Todd Bowles limited the play of his starters. Otton recorded multiple receptions in 11 of his last 13 regular-season games, but he'll head into next Monday night's wild-card matchup against the Cowboys not having topped 28 receiving yards since Week 10.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Quiet in Week 17 win
Rotowire
Otton caught two of six targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Panthers.
Otton played 68 of the Buccaneers' 78 offensive snaps Sunday, the most of any Tampa Bay pass catcher. Despite seeing the field for all but 10 snaps, the rookie tight end failed to produce a fantasy-friendly line. Assuming his steady usage continues, Otton will look to have a bounce-back performance Week 18, when the Buccaneers visit the Falcons to close out the regular season.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Gets back to full participation
Rotowire
Otton (quadriceps) practiced fully Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Otton opened Week 17 prep with a limited session Wednesday due to a quad injury, but it didn't stop him from getting back to all activity one day later. He'll thus continue to serve as Tampa Bay's top receiving tight end Sunday versus the Panthers, which so far has resulted in a 39-369-2 line on 58 targets for the rookie fourth-round pick in 14 games this season.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Dealing with quad issue
Rotowire
Otton was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury.
Otton has been a regular for the Buccaneers offense when healthy in his rookie season, playing more than 50 percent of snaps in 13 of 14 appearances. His target count has been all over the place, however, with a range of zero to 10 over the last five games, a stretch in which he compiled a 13-88-1 receiving line. With a health concern in tow, Otton's status will continue to be monitored as the week goes on ahead of Sunday's NFC South showdown with the Panthers.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Two catches in Week 16 win
Rotowire
Otton brought in two of seven targets for 12 yards in the Buccaneers' 19-16 overtime win over the Cardinals on Sunday night.
Otton notably checked in third in targets on the night for the Buccaneers, but his inefficiency in corralling those looks led to a lackluster fantasy performance. The rookie also logged a whopping 65 snaps overall, leaving position mate's Cameron Brate's eight plays from scrimmage in the dust. Otton should continue to enjoy a robust role in a key Week 17 divisional clash against the Panthers.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Limited to one catch Sunday
Rotowire
Otton secured his only target for 20 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Otton logged a robust 48 snaps, so his meager volume was particularly perplexing on a day when Tom Brady threw for 312 yards. However, with 19 more plays from scrimmage than veteran position mate Cameron Brate, Otton still appears to be the top pass-catching option at the position going into a Week 16 Christmas Night road matchup against the Cardinals.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Four catches in loss
Rotowire
Otton brought in four of five targets for 28 yards in the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Otton once again logged a solid target tally despite the return of Cameron Brate from a one-game absence due to an illness. However, it was a quiet day for the Buccaneers passing game overall against the 49ers' suffocating defense, one where no pass catcher recorded more than 54 yards (Chris Godwin). Otton has 10 receptions overall in the last two games, giving him a solid floor heading into a Week 15 home matchup against the Bengals.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
Rotowire
Keep an eye on Cameron Brate (illness), and if he's out again in Week 14 at San Francisco then consider Otton a low-end starter in the majority of leagues. Brate was out in Week 13 against New Orleans, and Otton had six catches for 28 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. Otton has five games this season with at least five targets, and he's scored at least 10 PPR points in four of them, with two touchdowns.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
Rotowire
Otton is dependent on Cameron Brate (illness) being active, and he was out in Week 13 against New Orleans. Otton had six catches for 28 yards and a touchdown against the Saints on 10 targets, and he would be a low-end starting Fantasy option at San Francisco if Brate doesn't play again. Otton is worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Key scoring grab in win
Rotowire
Otton secured six of 10 targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 17-16 win over the Saints on Monday night.
The rookie tight end tied for second on the team in receptions and was the runner-up in targets as well, but the most noteworthy part of his night was his one-yard touchdown grab with three minutes remaining that made it a one-possession game. Otton once again had the No. 1 tight end role to himself with Cameron Brate (illness) logging his fourth absence in the last six games, which led to a new career high in targets for the 2022 fourth-round pick. Otton will aim to build on the solid performance in a Week 14 road battle versus the 49ers.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: No targets in Week 12 loss
Rotowire
Otton did not draw a target over 36 snaps during the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns on Sunday.
The complete lack of involvement was a shock considering Otton had recorded multiple catches in seven straight games and had made at least one reception in every game except for the Week 1 win over the Cowboys. Otton still led the tight end group in snaps and should have an opportunity to bounce back against the Saints in the Week 13 Monday night divisional clash.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Three grabs in win
Rotowire
Otton brought in all three of his targets for 35 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-16 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Despite the return of Cameron Brate from a neck injury, Otton still out-snapped his teammate by a 46-34 count and also logged one more target. He appears to have Tom Brady's trust -- particularly after hauling in a game-winning touchdown against the Rams in Week 9 -- and the transition from Brate to Otton as the top pass-catching option at tight end is underway. His next opportunity to build on an already solid rookie campaign comes in a Week 12 road matchup against the Browns, following a Week 11 bye.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
Rotowire
Keep an eye on Cameron Brate (neck), and if he returns in Week 10 against Seattle in Munich then hopefully it doesn't impact Otton. His matchup against the Seahawks is amazing -- Seattle is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends -- and Otton just had five catches for 68 yards and a touchdown on six targets in a tough matchup against the Rams in Week 9. Even if Brate plays, I will likely still trust Otton as a low-end starter in the majority of leagues.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Week 10 Waiver Priority List
Rotowire
I might consider Otton as the No. 1 tight end to add this week if I need a one-week flier. His matchup against the Seahawks is amazing -- Seattle is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends -- and Otton just had five catches for 68 yards and a touchdown on six targets in a tough matchup against the Rams in Week 9. As long as Cameron Brate (neck) is out, Otton should be considered a top-10 Fantasy option in all leagues against the Seahawks in Germany. He's worth at least 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Hauls in winning TD
Rotowire
Otton caught five of six targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Rams.
The rookie tight end was quiet most of the game, but he emerged as Tom Brady's favorite target in the fourth quarter, hauling in a 28-yard pass to begin the Bucs' final possession before capping it with a one-yard game-winning TD with just nine seconds left on the clock. Otton has seen at least five targets in all four games Cameron Brate (neck) has missed this season, and the trust he's earning from Brady could allow him to retain a significant role even if Brate is healthy for a Week 10 clash with the Seahawks in Germany.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: TEs to Sit
Rotowire
The Rams have been tough on tight ends all year, and Otton should struggle in this matchup. George Kittle in Week 8 is the lone tight end to score against the Rams, including matchups with Dawson Knox, Kyle Pitts, Zach Ertz, Dalton Schultz and Kittle in their first meeting. Otton could struggle for targets with Julio Jones back in action, and he had five in Week 8 at Baltimore with Jones on the field.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Week 9 Waiver Priority List
Rotowire
Otton had a mediocre stat line in Week 8 against Baltimore with two catches for 15 yards on five targets, but he had a touchdown called back due to a penalty, which might have made you feel different about his Fantasy outlook this week. He's now had at least five targets in all three games without Cameron Brate (neck), and it seems like Brate will remain out in Week 9 against the Rams. In two of the games without Brate, Otton scored 10 PPR points. He should be considered a low-end starter in Week 9 since the matchup with the Rams is tough, and he's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
... See More... See Less
Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Pair of grabs in Week 8 loss
Rotowire
Otton brought in two of five targets for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-22 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.
The rookie tight end drew another start with Cameron Brate (neck) out of action, but he couldn't parlay the opportunity into the same level of production he'd enjoyed in a pair of previous contests with an expanded role. Otton logged a robust 56 snaps overall, so the inefficient night certainly wasn't attributable to a lack of playing time. Otton has showed plenty of promise as a pass catcher, however, so even if Brate is back for the Week 9 home matchup against the Rams a week from Sunday, the 2022 fourth-round pick should still see a solid amount of playing time.
