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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Oronde Gadsden II vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Quentin Johnston (11.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Oronde Gadsden II (7.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TELos Angeles Chargers#23

Oronde Gadsden II

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

664

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Oronde Gadsden II

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

7.1 PPG11.2 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Oronde Gadsden II vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Oronde Gadsden II (TE, Los Angeles Chargers) against Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Quentin Johnston posted 11.2 PPG across 13 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Quentin Johnston at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Oronde Gadsden II is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Oronde Gadsden II (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Oronde Gadsden II by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Oronde Gadsden II played 15 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Oronde Gadsden II contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Quentin Johnston scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Quentin Johnston saw 84 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Oronde Gadsden II vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Oronde Gadsden II	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	11.2
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	146
Receptions	49	51
Rec/Game	3.3	3.9
Receiving Yards	664	735
Rec Yds/Game	44.3	56.5
Receiving TDs	3	8
Targets	69	84
Target Share/Game	4.6	6.5
Age	22	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Quentin Johnston outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 4.1 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 7.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Oronde Gadsden II or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 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.

How many fantasy points did Oronde Gadsden II and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

Do Oronde Gadsden II and Quentin Johnston share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Oronde Gadsden II and Quentin Johnston share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.