Cade Otton vs Jake Ferguson
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Jake Ferguson this week: Cade Otton is on bye in Week 10.
Jake Ferguson gets SF, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week, projecting 6.4 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Cade Otton by 1.7 points of value over replacement (-78.3 vs -80.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Jake Ferguson carries an injury flag of Out (Knee), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Cade OttonTAM | Jake FergusonDAL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | Bye | SF | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 0.0 | 6.4 | Ferguson +6.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | - | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 98.8 | 97.1 | Otton +1.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -78.3 | -80.0 | Otton +1.7 |
| Overall rank | #163 | #164 | Otton by 1 |
| Position rank | TE31 | TE32 | |
| Market ADP | - | 137.4 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 14 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Cade Otton or Jake Ferguson in Week 10?
Start Jake Ferguson this week: Cade Otton is on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft Cade Otton or Jake Ferguson in 2026 fantasy football?
Cade Otton. He projects 98.8 fantasy points with -78.3 value over replacement, vs 97.1 points and -80.0 for Jake Ferguson (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.