Should I start Cade Otton in Week 1?
TE · TB · Bye 10
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE22 · range #15–#29
Consensus TE22 — outside the streaming range.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #15 and at least one at #29 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE22 | 15 | 29 | ±2.8 | #127 | 6.8 |
| Half PPR | TE22 | 15 | 29 | ±3.4 | #131 | 5.4 |
| Standard | TE24 | 17 | 30 | ±3.1 | #142 | 3.9 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 7% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #18Hunter HenrySit
- #19T.J. HockensonSit
- #20Chig OkonkwoSit
- #22Cade OttonSit
- #22Greg DulcichSit
- #23AJ BarnerSit
- #24Oronde Gadsden IISit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Cade Otton in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE22 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #15 to #29. The consensus projection is 6.8 PPR points.
- Where is Cade Otton ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Cade Otton at TE22 for Week 1, and flex #123 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #15 to #29.