The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Cade Otton.
Is Otton Playing in Week 16?
Otton is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Otton in Week 16?
Cade Otton (knee) was unable to play on Thursday night, but with Tampa Bay finally getting healthy at the WR position, his role is effectively gone, even when healthy.
In the middle of the season, Otton had a stretch where he earned 5+ targets in seven straight and that put him on the streaming radar. His volume made him a reasonable streaming option, even if the upside was limited at best, but those times are done with and he doesn’t deserve to be on your radar for the remainder of this season.
Otton is probably more than a single injury flare up away from mattering (10 career touchdowns on 285 targets and just 9.7 yards per catch): there’s no reason to dig this deep at this critical juncture of the season.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Otton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Otton is projected to score 5.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Otton to have 3 receptions for 24 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Panthers
The forecast for kickoff is 58 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
