Cade Otton vs Kyle Pitts Sr.
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
Kyle Pitts Sr.- Higher projection: 172 vs 122 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 227
- More points per game: 9.0 vs 5.4
Cade Otton and Kyle Pitts Sr. are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts Sr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE27). Kyle Pitts Sr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 68 (round 6) to Cade Otton's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Kyle Pitts Sr. at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Cade Otton at 122.
Last season Cade Otton carried the heavier workload (95% snap share, 30 touches to Kyle Pitts Sr.'s 27), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts Sr. is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Otton | Sr. |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 122 | 172 |
| Points / game | 5.4 | 9.0 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #227 | #75 |
| ADP | 233 | 68 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE33 | TE15 |
| Snap share | 95% | 59% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 6 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Cade Otton or Kyle Pitts Sr..
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cade Otton or Kyle Pitts Sr. in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. 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 Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Kyle Pitts Sr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 122 for Cade Otton.
Where are Cade Otton and Kyle Pitts Sr. being drafted?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has an ADP around pick 68 (round 6), while Cade Otton goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Cade Otton or Kyle Pitts Sr.?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE6) ahead of Cade Otton (TE27) for 2026.
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