Oronde Gadsden vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Trey McBride put up 14.9 fantasy points per game for the Arizona Cardinals in 2025, while Oronde Gadsden managed 7.1 across 15 games with the Los Angeles Chargers. A 7.8-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.
That 7.8-point weekly advantage for Trey McBride 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.
Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 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 Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Oronde Gadsden sits Week 5 while Trey McBride is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
