Cade Otton vs Terrance 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
Cade Otton- Higher projection: 122 vs 100 pts
- More points per game: 7.6 vs 3.7
- More opportunity: 93% snap share, 5 red-zone touches
Cade Otton and Terrance Ferguson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Terrance Ferguson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE23 to TE28). Terrance Ferguson typically comes off the board first, around pick 203 (round 17) to Cade Otton's pick 233. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Cade Otton at 122 PPR points (7.2 per game) versus Terrance Ferguson at 100.
Last season Cade Otton carried the heavier workload (93% snap share, 81 touches to Terrance Ferguson's 26), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Terrance Ferguson is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Cade Otton is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Otton | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 122 | 100 |
| Points / game | 7.6 | 3.7 |
| Games played | 16 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #230 | #194 |
| ADP | 233 | 203 |
| Positional rank | TE21 | TE51 |
| Snap share | 93% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 4 |
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
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 Terrance Ferguson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cade Otton or Terrance Ferguson in 2026?
Cade Otton is a clear call over Terrance Ferguson for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Cade Otton or Terrance Ferguson?
Cade Otton carries the higher 2026 projection at 122 PPR points (7.2 per game), compared with 100 for Terrance Ferguson.
Where are Cade Otton and Terrance Ferguson being drafted?
Terrance Ferguson has an ADP around pick 203 (round 17), while Cade Otton goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Cade Otton or Terrance Ferguson?
Expert consensus ranks Terrance Ferguson (TE23) ahead of Cade Otton (TE28) for 2026.
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