Cade Otton vs Pat Freiermuth
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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Pat Freiermuth- Higher projection: 128 vs 122 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 217 vs 230
- More durable: 17 games vs 16 last season
Cade Otton and Pat Freiermuth are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Pat Freiermuth holds the edge in expert consensus (TE26 to TE28). Cade Otton typically comes off the board first, around pick 233 (round 20) to Pat Freiermuth's pick 240. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Pat Freiermuth at 128 PPR points (7.6 per game) versus Cade Otton at 122.
Last season Cade Otton carried the heavier workload (93% snap share, 81 touches to Pat Freiermuth's 54), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Pat Freiermuth is the narrow pick on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Otton | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 122 | 128 |
| Points / game | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #230 | #217 |
| ADP | 233 | 240 |
| Positional rank | TE21 | TE24 |
| Snap share | 93% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 9 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Bye week | 10 | 9 |
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 Pat Freiermuth.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cade Otton or Pat Freiermuth in 2026?
Pat Freiermuth is a slight lean over Cade Otton for 2026, on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Who is projected to score more, Cade Otton or Pat Freiermuth?
Pat Freiermuth carries the higher 2026 projection at 128 PPR points (7.6 per game), compared with 122 for Cade Otton.
Where are Cade Otton and Pat Freiermuth being drafted?
Cade Otton has an ADP around pick 233 (round 20), while Pat Freiermuth goes closer to pick 240 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Cade Otton or Pat Freiermuth?
Expert consensus ranks Pat Freiermuth (TE26) ahead of Cade Otton (TE28) for 2026.
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