Buccaneers (at Panthers): Baker Mayfield was back from the thumb All route shares and opp shares and such are excluding garbage time Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 92%, 12 at 8% RBs: Bucky Irving: 60% opp share, 55% rush att share, 50% route share, 17% TPRR, 0.67 YPRR, 80% of i10 rush att, 71% of 2min RB snaps, 55% 3rd down snap share Took all 4 carries inside the 5 and 55% of the meaningful rushing work - he's the lead back and in the upper tier of RB2s weekly Kenneth Gainwell: 33% opp share,...

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Flock Fantasy

Cade Otton had seen considerable target volume in the first four games with five, six, six, and six targets respectively; however, the source is considering pivoting away due to backup quarterback uncertainty with Noah Igwebuike ruled out and Baker Mayfield coming in.

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PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026Flock Fantasy

Tight end gets increased opportunity with Mike Evans out; becomes a viable play this week with Baker Mayfield returning to the lineup. Flock Fantasy expects Otton to see a considerable jump in targets and production alongside Chris Godwin with the quarterback upgrade.

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PositiveMatchupOct 24, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

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NegativeSleeperOct 24, 2026RotoWire

Josh Allen describes Cade Otton as a bottom-of-the-barrel desperation streamer this week, with limited confidence despite a favorable Carolina matchup and increased role without Chris Godwin. Historically, Otton has had good splits when starting wide receivers are missing in Tampa Bay, and with Baker Mayfield at QB, there's a small chance of a random productive game if receivers are out. Allen emphasizes this is extreme scraping.

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PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

With Emeka Egbuka ruled out vs. the Panthers, Otton stands to benefit as the Buccaneers' second-leading target with a 14% target share this season. Baker Mayfield returns to the lineup in Week 7 after missing time, and has historically leaned on Otton when receivers are unavailable. Mayfield's return represents a clear upgrade for all Bucs pass catchers, positioning Otton for increased opportunity.

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NegativeValueOct 24, 2026Footballguys

Otton at $3,100 is positioned as a necessary evil in stars-and-scrubs builds featuring Gibbs, McCaffrey, Nacua, and Kittle; he's a cheap second tight end option when those premium players are stacked together.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Cade Otton is identified as a potential workload beneficiary from injuries to wide receivers ahead of him, positioning him for increased targets in Week 7.

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PositiveValueOct 23, 2026Davis Mattek

Davis Mattek identifies Cade Otton's 3.5 reception prop at -160 odds (1.6x multiplier) as the top play of the segment. With Emeka Egbuka, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin Jr. unavailable, Otton is positioned to operate as a primary target. Historical context: in 2024 games without Evans and Godwin, Otton posted 9 rec/81 yards/2 TD vs. Atlanta, 8 rec/77 yards/1 TD vs. Kansas City, and 5 rec/35 yards/0 TD vs. San Francisco. Ihmir Smith-Marsette is doubtful, further elevating Otton's role. Baker Mayfield's protective brace may reduce air yards, but Mattek still favors the reception target over yards or touchdown props. Otton is also selected for a locked-in parlay prop bet at higher than 3.5 receptions, with Mattek noting he 'turns into prime Gronkowski' when Evans and Smith-Marsette are both off the field.

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PositiveSleeperOct 23, 2026Footballguys

Is identified as a sleeper option that can be used in Flex positions with high probability of exceeding fantasy expectations and projections; typically outside the Top 12 TEs.

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PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Expected to see elevated usage with Mike Evans out. Source references historical precedent of Otton showing elite Gronkowski-level usage when starting wide receivers are unavailable and Baker Mayfield is at quarterback. Plans to raise his ranking.

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NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Otton is ranked TE19 for Week 7 and is listed as a sit recommendation for the week, suggesting limited upside in the matchup.

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NegativeValueOct 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked 33rd among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a chart value of 11 in half-PPR scoring, placing him in the lowest-tier range of trade assets.

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NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Cade Otton faces a significant downgrade with Jalon Daniels starting in place of Baker Mayfield; Daniels is an undrafted free agent known for passing inconsistencies.

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NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Baker Mayfield sidelined and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels starting, Cade Otton faces a significant downgrade in quarterback play, negatively impacting his fantasy outlook.

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NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Cade Otton is ranked thirtieth among tight ends in Week 7 fantasy rankings.

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PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Source states Otton "can't earn a target to absolutely save his life," indicating severe target scarcity and minimal offensive involvement for the Buccaneers tight end.

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PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Buccaneers (vs Steelers): Baker Mayfield out with the thumb Sean Tucker was inactive as well RBs - bellcow Bucky: Bucky Irving: 88% opp share, 64% route share, 100% of 2min RB snaps, 63% 3rd down snap share No Sean Tucker in this one, but the team did not get a GL attempt, still you have to be happy with Bucky's role - he's a weekly high-end RB2 when Baker is back (could be this week) Kenneth Gainwell: 12% opp share, 15% route share, 0% of 2min RB snaps, 37% 3rd down snap share Just a handcuf...

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NegativeValueOct 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Cade Otton at CAR is listed as a risky streaming option at 4% rostered for Week 7.

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NegativeValueOct 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Cade Otton is listed as a risky streaming option at Carolina with 4% rostered, indicating he is a low-priority waiver wire target.

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NegativeValueOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cade Otton at CAR is classified as a risky streaming option at 4% roster ownership for Week 7.

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NegativeValueOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Otton is 4% rostered and listed as a risky streaming option at CAR.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Cade Otton is listed as a risky streaming option at CAR with minimal 4% roster ownership.

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NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Otton is struggling to earn targets in the current offense.

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NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cade Otton has been a steady contributor for Tampa Bay with 182 receiving yards through five games, functioning as a reliable target in the Buccaneers' short-game passing attack.

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NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Buccaneers tight end with 182 receiving yards through five games; steady contributor in Tampa Bay's 11 personnel-heavy offense.

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PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Otton benefits from Jalon Daniels' tendency to dink and dunk in the Buccaneers offense, positioning him as a beneficiary of the backup QB's short-passing approach.

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PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Otton benefits from Jalon Daniels' tendency to dink and dunk, which favors short-passing targets like tight ends over explosive plays; this playing style should increase Otton's target volume.

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