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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 Jake Ferguson this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Cade Otton
Week 8 · Half-PPR
The available paired forecasts favor Cade Otton after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs ATLTHE ALTERNATIVE
Jake Ferguson
TE · DALStats & schedule ›5.3FF projected
↑ +0.9 vs ESPN
vs ARISun 1:00 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.
Jake Ferguson
FF5.3 FP
Boosted Trees5.5 FP
Workload3.8 FP
Monte Carlo3.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.9 FP.
- The ARI defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 2.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.4 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include KaVontae Turpin, Emari Demercado; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.3 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.
Jake Ferguson
Fortified5.3
ESPN4.4
Sleeper8.0
Jake Ferguson faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.
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