Austin Hooper · Cade Otton · 2026 week 2

Austin Hooper or Cade Otton?

Wondering who you should start this week — Austin Hooper or Cade Otton? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Cade OttonCade Otton projects 4.5 PPR points clear of Austin Hooper in week 2, drawing CLE — the 12th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Austin Hooper vs CAR 2.4 11th healthy
Cade Otton START vs CLE 6.9 12th 5.6 12 healthy

TEs vs CAR recently: Cole Kmet 9.5 pts (W1).

TEs vs CLE recently: Brenton Strange 8.3 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Cade Otton carries the higher trade value — 12 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Cade Otton gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.