Who should I start in Week 3, Oronde Gadsden II or T.J. Hockenson?

Oronde Gadsden II. This week's consensus has Oronde Gadsden II at TE19 (range #14–#23) and T.J. Hockenson at TE24 (range #20–#25). Projections: 8.2 vs 8.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Oronde Gadsden II or T.J. Hockenson?

T.J. Hockenson. Rest-of-season consensus: Oronde Gadsden II TE22 (range #17–#25) vs T.J. Hockenson TE21 (range #19–#24). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have T.J. Hockenson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Oronde Gadsden II for T.J. Hockenson?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Oronde Gadsden II is ranked #241 overall and T.J. Hockenson #182, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Oronde Gadsden II or T.J. Hockenson?

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: T.J. Hockenson — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

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

	Oronde Gadsden II	T.J. Hockenson
Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Oronde Gadsden II ahead · 3 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead	TE22#17–#25	TE21#19–#24edge
Week 3	TE19#14–#23edge	TE24#20–#25
Week 3 projection (PPR)	8.2	8.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #241 overall	5 #182 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-47 ranks · -87 val	-3 ranks · -8 val
Rostered	14%	46%
Bye	7	6
Status	No injury designation	No 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, Oronde Gadsden II or T.J. Hockenson?: Oronde Gadsden II. This week's consensus has Oronde Gadsden II at TE19 (range #14–#23) and T.J. Hockenson at TE24 (range #20–#25). Projections: 8.2 vs 8.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Oronde Gadsden II or T.J. Hockenson?: T.J. Hockenson. Rest-of-season consensus: Oronde Gadsden II TE22 (range #17–#25) vs T.J. Hockenson TE21 (range #19–#24). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have T.J. Hockenson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Oronde Gadsden II for T.J. Hockenson?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Oronde Gadsden II is ranked #241 overall and T.J. Hockenson #182, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.