Cade Otton or Jonnu Smith Week 14 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for TEs

Streaming fantasy football tight ends each week based on their recent performances and upcoming matchups is a valuable strategy to optimize lineups. Some managers may be debating between Cade Otton and Jonnu Smith in Week 14 as both of them have been elite options at times this year. Here is a look at which one is a better pick this week.

Is Cade Otton a good fantasy pick in Week 14?

Cade Otton (image credit: getty)

Cade Otton is having a breakout 2024 fantasy football season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ranking as the overall TE9 so far. His fantasy value greatly increased when Mike Evans and Chris Godwin went down with injuries, including six weekly finishes of TE14 or better over a seven-game stretch.

The potential issue for Otton is that in two games since Evans returned to the lineup, he has just five receptions for 50 yards. He will look to get back on track in Week 14 where he has a favorable matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, who are allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Is Jonnu Smith a good fantasy pick in Week 14?

Jonnu Smith (image credit: getty)

Jonnu Smith has been one of the best overall fantasy football TEs across his past three games with the Miami Dolphins. He has finished among the top three weekly TEs in all three of those games, recording a massive 25 receptions on 30 targets.

The veteran has earned himself a significant role in the Dolphins' high-powered passing attack and has greatly improved his fantasy outlook along the way. He will bring his hot streak into a difficult Week 14 matchup against the New York Jets, who are allowing the third-fewest fantasy points per game to TEs.

Cade Otton or Jonnu Smith: Who should I start in Week 14 fantasy football?

Who Should I Start

Jonnu Smith is the recommended TE to use in Week 14 fantasy football lineups over Cade Otton. While both of them have been elite options at different points this year, Smith's strong recent form is one of the biggest reasons why he is the preferred pick.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool predicts that Smith will score nearly three additional fantasy points than Otton in PPR scoring formats this week. He has superior projections for receptions and yardage, although he has a lower probability of scoring a touchdown.