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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. or Oronde Gadsden IIWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Harold Fannin Jr. over Oronde Gadsden II in 2026.

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG in 2025 to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1, a 2.3 point per game edge. Both play tight ends, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit. Harold Fannin Jr. is Tier 2 at the position, Oronde Gadsden II is Tier 3.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better play on a neutral week. 9.4 PPG with 744 yards gives a reliable baseline. Oronde Gadsden II at 7.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Harold Fannin Jr. higher, but do not fade Oronde Gadsden II entirely.

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

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TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

TELos Angeles Chargers#23

Oronde Gadsden II

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

664

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Oronde Gadsden II

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9.4 PPG7.1 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Harold Fannin Jr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Oronde Gadsden II at 32%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Oronde Gadsden II: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Harold Fannin Jr. and Oronde Gadsden II is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns tight end put up 9.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Oronde Gadsden II of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 7.1 in 15. A 2.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.3 points favors Harold Fannin Jr., though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 yards, while Oronde Gadsden II profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 49 catches). In weeks where Oronde Gadsden II finds the end zone he out-scores Harold Fannin Jr., but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Harold Fannin Jr. is off Week 11 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: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Oronde Gadsden II (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Oronde Gadsden II by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 15. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Oronde Gadsden II: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Harold Fannin Jr.	Oronde Gadsden II
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.4	7.1
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	107
Receptions	72	49
Rec/Game	4.5	3.3
Receiving Yards	731	664
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	44.3
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	107	69
Target Share/Game	6.7	4.6
Age	22	23
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

9.4 PPG for Harold Fannin Jr. versus 7.1 for Oronde Gadsden II in 2025. The baseline favors Harold Fannin Jr., though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Harold Fannin Jr. or Oronde Gadsden II in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 PPG compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 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.

Should I draft Harold Fannin Jr. or Oronde Gadsden II in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. is the earlier pick. He averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1, a 2.3 point per game edge over a full season. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Harold Fannin Jr. and Oronde Gadsden II average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 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 2.3 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Oronde Gadsden II's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Oronde Gadsden II (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Harold Fannin Jr. or Oronde Gadsden II a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 2.3 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.