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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Oronde Gadsden II vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Warren has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (8.9 to 7.1), and Tyler Warren's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Oronde Gadsden II is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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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

TEIndianapolis Colts#12PPG LEADER

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Oronde Gadsden II

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

7.1 PPG8.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Oronde Gadsden II is producing at 32% of elite pace and Tyler Warren at 40%. That ranking gap means Tyler Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Oronde Gadsden II vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Oronde Gadsden II and Tyler Warren are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 PPG across 15 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Tyler Warren posted 8.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the Indianapolis Colts.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Tyler Warren the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Tyler Warren is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 817 yards, while Oronde Gadsden II profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 49 catches). In weeks where Oronde Gadsden II finds the end zone he out-scores Tyler Warren, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Oronde Gadsden II is off Week 7 and Tyler Warren Week 13. 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.

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. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Warren outscored Oronde Gadsden II by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 15. That durability gap means Tyler Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Warren scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Warren saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Oronde Gadsden II vs Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Oronde Gadsden II	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	8.9
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	151
Receptions	49	76
Rec/Game	3.3	4.5
Receiving Yards	664	817
Rec Yds/Game	44.3	48.1
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	69	112
Target Share/Game	4.6	6.6
Age	22	24
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 13

Summary

Tyler Warren outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (8.9 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 Tyler Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Warren has the edge at 8.9 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 Tyler Warren average in 2025?▾

Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Oronde Gadsden II and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Oronde Gadsden II (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Oronde Gadsden II or Tyler Warren a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Warren outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 1.8 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.