Cade Otton — Week 5: Three Catches, Three First Downs
2026 NFL Season · Half-PPR Scoring · Friday, Oct 9
Otton caught 3 of 4 targets for 25 yards against the Cowboys, each one a first down, including a 4-yarder on third and 2 on the game-tying drive, in a 24-16 win.
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Cade Otton made each of his catches count against the Cowboys: 4 targets, 3 catches, 25 yards, three first downs, +2.0 expected points added (EPA) on his targets. EPA is what a play was worth given down, distance and field position.
The biggest came down 7-0 in the first quarter. Third and 2 at the Dallas 44, 6:38 left: a short throw to the right, 4 yards, first down, +1.1 EPA, on the drive that ended in Bucky Irving's touchdown catch. Earlier on that drive he gained 10 on first and 10, and he added 11 to the Dallas 16 in the third quarter, up 21-10.
Four targets were his fewest of the season, but +2.0 EPA was his second-best week, behind +3.5 in Week 3. Five games: 27 targets, 18 catches, 182 yards, no touchdowns yet.
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