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Gunnar Helm 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 Gunnar Helm's 4.4 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 2.7-PPG advantage is real (7.1 to 4.4), and Oronde Gadsden II's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Gunnar Helm is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TETennessee Titans#40
Gunnar Helm
PPG
4.4
Games
16
Rec
44
Rec Yds
357
Rec TDs
2
Targets
55
Bye
Week 9
TELos Angeles Chargers#23PPG LEADER
Oronde Gadsden II
PPG
7.1
Games
15
Rec
49
Rec Yds
664
Rec TDs
3
Targets
69
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Gunnar Helm
Oronde Gadsden II

Head to Head

4.4 PPG7.1 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Gunnar Helm is producing at 20% 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.

Gunnar Helm vs Oronde Gadsden II: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Gunnar Helm (Tennessee Titans) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.4 fantasy points per game in 16 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 2.7-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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Gunnar Helm had 44 catches for 357 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.

Gunnar Helm has his bye in Week 9, and Oronde Gadsden II rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Oronde Gadsden II (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Oronde Gadsden II outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Gunnar Helm played 16 games in 2025 compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 15. That durability gap means Gunnar Helm 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Gunnar Helm vs Oronde Gadsden II: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGunnar HelmOronde Gadsden II
PPG (Half-PPR)4.47.1
Games Played1615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)70107
Receptions4449
Rec/Game2.83.3
Receiving Yards357664
Rec Yds/Game22.344.3
Receiving TDs23
Targets5569
Target Share/Game3.44.6
Age2322
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Oronde Gadsden II holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.1 points per game. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 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 Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden II in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Oronde Gadsden II has the edge at 7.1 PPG compared to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 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 Gunnar Helm and Oronde Gadsden II average in 2025?

Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 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 2.7 points per game.

When are Gunnar Helm and Oronde Gadsden II's bye weeks in 2026?

Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Oronde Gadsden II (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden II a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Oronde Gadsden II outscored Gunnar Helm by 2.7 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.

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