Brenton Strange or Oronde Gadsden II?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Oronde Gadsden II
  • Rest of season: Brenton Strange3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Brenton Strange

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Brenton StrangeOronde Gadsden II
Rest of season
3 of 4 experts rank Brenton Strange ahead · 1 rank Oronde Gadsden II ahead
TE19#18–#20edgeTE22#17–#25
Week 3TE24#22–#25TE19#14–#23edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.4edge8.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #151 overalledge4 #241 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +4 val-47 ranks · -87 val
Rostered36%14%
Bye77
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Brenton Strange or Oronde Gadsden II?
Oronde Gadsden II. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE24 (range #22–#25) and Oronde Gadsden II at TE19 (range #14–#23). Projections: 9.4 vs 8.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or Oronde Gadsden II?
Brenton Strange. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE19 (range #18–#20) vs Oronde Gadsden II TE22 (range #17–#25). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brenton Strange ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brenton Strange for Oronde Gadsden II?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #151 overall and Oronde Gadsden II #241, so Brenton Strange carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.