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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram 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 Evan Engram's 4.9 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. Evan Engram at 4.9 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 Evan Engram entirely.

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

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TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

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

Evan Engram

Oronde Gadsden II

Head to Head

4.9 PPG7.1 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% 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.

Evan Engram vs Oronde Gadsden II: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Evan Engram and Oronde Gadsden II for your lineup, you are not alone. Evan Engram finished the 2025 season at 4.9 PPG for the Denver Broncos (16 games), and Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 for the Los Angeles Chargers (15 games).

That 2.2-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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Evan Engram had 50 catches for 461 yards; Oronde Gadsden II posted 49 for 664. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Evan Engram sits Week 10 while Oronde Gadsden II is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Oronde Gadsden II (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Oronde Gadsden II outscored Evan Engram by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 15. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Oronde Gadsden II is 9 years younger than Evan Engram (22 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Oronde Gadsden II: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Oronde Gadsden II
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	7.1
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	107
Receptions	50	49
Rec/Game	3.1	3.3
Receiving Yards	461	664
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	44.3
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	76	69
Target Share/Game	4.8	4.6
Age	31	22
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Oronde Gadsden II at 7.1 PPG, 2.2 points per game above Evan Engram's 4.9. 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 Evan Engram or Oronde Gadsden II in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Oronde Gadsden II has the edge at 7.1 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram and Oronde Gadsden II average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Oronde Gadsden II's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Oronde Gadsden II (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Oronde Gadsden II a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Oronde Gadsden II outscored Evan Engram by 2.2 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.