Oronde Gadsden vs Pat Freiermuth: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Oronde Gadsden and Pat Freiermuth is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Chargers tight end put up 7.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Pat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 5.5 in 17. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.6 points favors Oronde Gadsden, 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.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Oronde Gadsden had 49 catches for 664 yards; Pat Freiermuth posted 41 for 486. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
Oronde Gadsden has his bye in Week 5, and Pat Freiermuth rests in Week 9. 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.
