Cade Otton vs Jake Ferguson
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Jake Ferguson- Higher projection: 160 vs 122 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 125 vs 230
- More points per game: 11.1 vs 7.6
Cade Otton and Jake Ferguson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Jake Ferguson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE14 to TE28). Jake Ferguson typically comes off the board first, around pick 98 (round 9) to Cade Otton's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Jake Ferguson at 160 PPR points (9.4 per game) versus Cade Otton at 122.
Last season Jake Ferguson carried the heavier workload (67% snap share, 103 touches to Cade Otton's 81), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jake Ferguson is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Otton | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 122 | 160 |
| Points / game | 7.6 | 11.1 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #230 | #125 |
| ADP | 233 | 98 |
| Positional rank | TE21 | TE5 |
| Snap share | 93% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 23 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Bye week | 10 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Cade Otton or Jake Ferguson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cade Otton or Jake Ferguson in 2026?
Jake Ferguson is a clear call over Cade Otton for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Cade Otton or Jake Ferguson?
Jake Ferguson carries the higher 2026 projection at 160 PPR points (9.4 per game), compared with 122 for Cade Otton.
Where are Cade Otton and Jake Ferguson being drafted?
Jake Ferguson has an ADP around pick 98 (round 9), while Cade Otton goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Cade Otton or Jake Ferguson?
Expert consensus ranks Jake Ferguson (TE14) ahead of Cade Otton (TE28) for 2026.
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