Juwan Johnson vs Oronde Gadsden: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Juwan Johnson finished the 2025 season at 8.3 PPG over 17 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Oronde Gadsden clocked in at 7.1 across 15 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers. A 1.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 yards, while Oronde Gadsden profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 49 catches). In weeks where Oronde Gadsden finds the end zone he out-scores Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Juwan Johnson is off Week 12 and Oronde Gadsden Week 5. 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.
