Otton failed to bring in either of his two targets in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday. The third-year tight end had also seen two targets in Week 1 and had recorded one catch for five yards, but he had an even quieter day Sunday. Otton played on all 47 snaps from scrimmage as well, so there wasn't any drop in playing time to help explain the lack of involvement. However, it's worth noting Baker Mayfield put up just 19 attempts Sunday, so perhaps Otton will see an uptick in opportunity during a Week 3 home matchup against the Broncos.
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ACTIVELatest Cade Otton news
Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Birthdate
4/15/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 247 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 4; Pk (TB)
Birthplace
Tumwater, WA, USA
Position
TE
College
Washington
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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DraftKings points 5.3FanDuel Points 4.3REC 1.9REC YDS 20.9LNG 9.8TD 0.2CBSS fantasy points 3.3ESPN fantasy points 3.3Yahoo fantasy points 4.3
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Full season projectionsREC 38.6REC YDS 352.8LNG 19.0
Otton failed to bring in either of his two targets in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday. The third-year tight end had also seen two targets in Week 1 and had recorded one catch for five yards, but he had an even quieter day Sunday. Otton played on all 47 snaps from scrimmage as well, so there wasn't any drop in playing time to help explain the lack of involvement. However, it's worth noting Baker Mayfield put up just 19 attempts Sunday, so perhaps Otton will see an uptick in opportunity during a Week 3 home matchup against the Broncos.
Otton secured one of two targets for five yards in the Buccaneers' 37-20 win over the Commanders on Sunday. Most of the Buccaneers' incumbent skill-position assets enjoyed productive days in their first game operating in new coordinator Liam Coen's offense, but Otton was a notable exception. The third-year tight end's modest target count over 52 snaps from scrimmage was particularly disappointing, but given Coen's typically heavy use of two-tight-end sets, Otton's downturn could quickly end in a Week 2 road showdown against the Lions.
Otton started Friday's 24-14 preseason win over the Dolphins but wasn't targeted. Otton played only the first drive along with the rest of the first-team offense. The Buccaneers went with three wide receivers, one running back and one tight end throughout the drive, showcasing the personnel grouping that Tampa Bay will likely use the majority of the time come the regular season, which kicks off Sept. 8 against the Commanders. That heavy reliance on 11 personnel stems in part from the lack of quality tight-end options on the roster behind Otton, who exceeded a 90-percent snap share in every regular-season game last year.
Otton is expected to fill his most versatile role yet in new coordinator Liam Coen's offense this coming season, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports. The third-year pro has already made his mark over his first two seasons, recording a combined 89-846-6 line across 33 regular-season games and adding 17 receptions for 212 yards and a touchdown in three career postseason contests. However, Otton could be in store for his most productive campaign yet, given Coen's offense will focus heavily on shifts and motion to get its playmakers into advantageous matchups. While the Buccaneers operated out of a two-tight-end set a relatively modest 28.3 percent of the time in 2023, training camp practices this summer have seen the offense operate with more diversified personnel groupings and Otton lining up in more spots along the formation than he did a year ago in Dave Canales' scheme.
Otton was the surprising leader in receptions and targets for the Bucs on the afternoon, exploiting a Texans defense that had been vulnerable to tight ends in the first half of the season. The second-year pro found the end zone from three and 14 yards out for his first two scores since Week 4 against the Saints, and he's now amassed an impressive 15 receptions on 21 targets over his last three games. Otton will look to carry over his burgeoning chemistry with Baker Mayfield into a Week 10 home matchup against the Titans.
Otton put together a reasonably serviceable performance from a PPR standpoint, although his yardage was once again underwhelming. The second-year tight end's 43-yard tally in Week 7 against the Falcons qualifies as his season high, leaving him with capped fantasy value heading into a Week 9 road matchup against the Texans.