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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Oronde Gadsden II vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Oronde Gadsden II is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.1 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Oronde Gadsden II is the better fantasy play this season.

Oronde Gadsden II is the better play on a neutral week. 7.1 PPG with 664 yards gives a reliable baseline. Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Oronde Gadsden II higher, but do not fade Taysom Hill entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TELos Angeles Chargers#23PPG LEADER

Oronde Gadsden II

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

664

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Oronde Gadsden II

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

7.1 PPG5.5 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Oronde Gadsden II is producing at 32% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Oronde Gadsden II carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Oronde Gadsden II vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Oronde Gadsden II and Taysom Hill for your lineup, you are not alone. Oronde Gadsden II finished the 2025 season at 7.1 PPG for the Los Angeles Chargers (15 games), and Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 for the New Orleans Saints (14 games).

That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Oronde Gadsden II is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Oronde Gadsden II is the volume tight end in this matchup with 49 receptions for 664 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Oronde Gadsden II, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Oronde Gadsden II sits Week 7 while Taysom Hill is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Oronde Gadsden II (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Oronde Gadsden II outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Oronde Gadsden II played 15 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Oronde Gadsden II contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Oronde Gadsden II vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Oronde Gadsden II	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	5.5
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	77
Receptions	49	18
Rec/Game	3.3	1.3
Receiving Yards	664	195
Rec Yds/Game	44.3	13.9
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	69	0
Target Share/Game	4.6	0.0
Age	22	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Oronde Gadsden II at 7.1 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Taysom Hill's 5.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Oronde Gadsden II or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Oronde Gadsden II has the edge at 7.1 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Oronde Gadsden II and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Oronde Gadsden II (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Oronde Gadsden II or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Oronde Gadsden II outscored Taysom Hill by 1.6 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.