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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Oronde Gadsden IIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Oronde Gadsden II is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.1 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Oronde Gadsden II is the better fantasy play this season.

Oronde Gadsden II is the better play on a neutral week. 7.1 PPG with 664 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cade Stover at 3.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Oronde Gadsden II higher, but do not fade Cade Stover entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TELos Angeles Chargers#23PPG LEADER

Oronde Gadsden II

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

664

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Oronde Gadsden II

Head to Head

3.5 PPG7.1 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Oronde Gadsden II at 32%. That ranking gap means Oronde Gadsden II carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Oronde Gadsden II: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Cade Stover and Oronde Gadsden II for your lineup, you are not alone. Cade Stover finished the 2025 season at 3.5 PPG for the Houston Texans (15 games), and Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 for the Los Angeles Chargers (15 games).

That 3.6-point weekly advantage for Oronde Gadsden II is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Oronde Gadsden II is the volume tight end in this matchup with 49 receptions for 664 yards, while Cade Stover profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 22 catches). In weeks where Cade Stover finds the end zone he out-scores Oronde Gadsden II, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Cade Stover is off Week 14 and Oronde Gadsden II Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Oronde Gadsden II is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cade Stover is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cade Stover (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Oronde Gadsden II (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Oronde Gadsden II outscored Cade Stover by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Oronde Gadsden II scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Oronde Gadsden II saw 69 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Stover vs Oronde Gadsden II: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Oronde Gadsden II
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	7.1
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	107
Receptions	22	49
Rec/Game	1.5	3.3
Receiving Yards	215	664
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	44.3
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	32	69
Target Share/Game	2.1	4.6
Age	-	22
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Oronde Gadsden II at 7.1 PPG, 3.6 points per game above Cade Stover's 3.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Stover or Oronde Gadsden II in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Oronde Gadsden II has the edge at 7.1 PPG compared to Cade Stover's 3.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Cade Stover and Oronde Gadsden II average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Oronde Gadsden II's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Oronde Gadsden II (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Oronde Gadsden II a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Oronde Gadsden II outscored Cade Stover by 3.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.