Should I start Oronde Gadsden II in Week 1?
TE · LAC · Bye 7
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE25 · range #15–#45
Consensus TE25 — outside the streaming range.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #15 and at least one at #45 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE25 | 15 | 45 | ±6.6 | #139 | 4.5 |
| Half PPR | TE25 | 15 | 43 | ±6.5 | #143 | 3.7 |
| Standard | TE24 | 15 | 43 | ±6.5 | #146 | 2.9 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 24% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #21Cade OttonSit
- #22Greg DulcichSit
- #23AJ BarnerSit
- #25Oronde Gadsden IISit
- #25Pat FreiermuthSit
- #26Gunnar HelmSit
- #27Terrance FergusonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Oronde Gadsden II in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE25 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #15 to #45. The consensus projection is 4.5 PPR points.
- Where is Oronde Gadsden II ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Oronde Gadsden II at TE25 for Week 1, and flex #134 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #15 to #45.