Cade Otton · Drew Sample · 2026 week 3

Cade Otton or Drew Sample?

Wondering who you should start this week — Cade Otton or Drew Sample? 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 3.8 PPR points clear of Drew Sample in week 3, drawing MIN — the 22nd-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Cade Otton START vs MIN 7.2 22nd 7.2 – healthy
Drew Sample @ PIT 3.4 18th 4.9 – healthy

TEs vs MIN recently: Tucker Kraft 6.5 pts (W1) · Sam Roush 0.9 pts (W2).

TEs vs PIT recently: Hunter Henry 4 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.