Cade Otton waiver wire fantasy outlook Week 8: Should you add Buccaneers TE?

Cade Otton turned in his best performance of the season last week against the Baltimore Ravens. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end caught eight receptions on 10 targets for 100 yards on his way to finishing as the weekly TE5.

This marks the fourth time in seven weeks Otton has finished among the top 15 tight ends this season. He is trending in the right direction and could see a boost to overall workload in the coming weeks with the Buccaneers losing both of their top two wide receivers to injuries.

This makes him an intriguing player to target on the Week 8 waiver wire in fantasy football.

Cade Otton waiver wire fantasy outlook for Week 8

Cade Otton

The tight end position is the most shallow in fantasy football, so managers often look for upgrades to add to their rosters. Cade Otton has proven useful in lineups this season as he ranks as the overall TE13 entering Week 8. This would already make him a potential add candidate from the fantasy football waiver wire, but his current situation improves his outlook even more.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a huge blow against the Baltimore Ravens after both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin went down with significant injuries. Evans suffered a hamstring injury, which will reportedly keep him out for a month, while Godwin is likely out for the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.

While many fantasy football managers are looking for replacements for Evans and Godwin among the Buccaneers' wide receivers, Cade Otton could benefit the most from their departure.

The tight end led all Buccaneers against the Ravens with eight receptions on 10 targets for 100 yards. He saw a noticeable bump in his workload when the wide receivers exited the game, so he could be more involved in their passing game going forward.

Baker Mayfield is having an excellent season, with the second-most passing yards and most touchdowns in the NFL. Without his top two targets, other players will need to be more involved in their scheme. Otton was the beneficiary last week and could continue to see elevated targets, making him a strong add.