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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Greg Dulcich 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 Greg Dulcich's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Oronde Gadsden II is the better fantasy play this season.

Oronde Gadsden II has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (7.1 to 5.5), and Oronde Gadsden II's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Greg Dulcich is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEMiami Dolphins#32

Greg Dulcich

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

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

Greg Dulcich

Oronde Gadsden II

Head to Head

5.5 PPG7.1 PPG

9 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Greg Dulcich is producing at 25% 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.

Greg Dulcich vs Oronde Gadsden II: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Greg Dulcich (Miami Dolphins) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.5 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Oronde Gadsden II (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 7.1 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Oronde Gadsden II carries a 1.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Oronde Gadsden II is the volume tight end in this matchup with 49 receptions for 664 yards, while Greg Dulcich profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 26 catches). In weeks where Greg Dulcich finds the end zone he out-scores Oronde Gadsden II, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Greg Dulcich is off Week 6 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

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: Greg Dulcich (age 26) 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 Greg Dulcich by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Oronde Gadsden II played 15 games in 2025 compared to Greg Dulcich's 9. That durability gap means Oronde Gadsden II 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.
•Oronde Gadsden II saw 69 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Oronde Gadsden II is 4 years younger than Greg Dulcich (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Greg Dulcich vs Oronde Gadsden II: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Greg Dulcich	Oronde Gadsden II
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	7.1
Games Played	9	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	50	107
Receptions	26	49
Rec/Game	2.9	3.3
Receiving Yards	335	664
Rec Yds/Game	37.2	44.3
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	33	69
Target Share/Game	3.7	4.6
Age	26	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Oronde Gadsden II holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.1 points per game. Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Greg Dulcich or Oronde Gadsden II in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Oronde Gadsden II has the edge at 7.1 PPG compared to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 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 Greg Dulcich and Oronde Gadsden II average in 2025?▾

Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Greg Dulcich and Oronde Gadsden II's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Greg Dulcich (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Oronde Gadsden II (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Greg Dulcich or Oronde Gadsden II a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Oronde Gadsden II outscored Greg Dulcich by 1.6 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.