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Cade Otton
TE · TBStats & schedule ›5.2FF projected
↓ -0.5 vs ESPN
vs ATLSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Cade Otton or Darren Waller this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
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Start Cade Otton
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Cade Otton receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -8.75%).
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs ATLTHE ALTERNATIVE
Darren Waller
TE · CARStats & schedule ›4.8FF projected
↑ +0.4 vs ESPN
at GBThu 8:15 PM ET
Cade Otton
FF5.2 FP
Boosted Trees6.7 FP
Workload4.6 FP
Monte Carlo5.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.6 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.3 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Emeka Egbuka; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.0 targets per game.
Darren Waller
FF4.8 FP
Boosted Trees5.2 FP
Workload4.2 FP
Monte Carlo4.3 FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.8 FP.
- The GB defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 8.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.1 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Jalen Coker; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 5.3 targets per game.
Cade Otton
Fortified5.2
ESPN5.6
Sleeper6.4
Cade Otton faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.
Darren Waller
Fortified4.8
ESPN4.4
Sleeper6.2
Darren Waller faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.
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