Oronde Gadsden II vs Darren Waller
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Oronde Gadsden II by 0.8 projected points (6.6 vs 5.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Oronde Gadsden II faces SEA, the 20th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Darren Waller faces MIN, the 31st-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Oronde Gadsden II by 2.1 points of value over replacement (-61.2 vs -63.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Oronde Gadsden IILAC | Darren WallerMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | SEA | MIN | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 6.6 | 5.8 | II +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #20 | #31 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 117.3 | 115.1 | II +2.1 pts |
| Points per game | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -61.2 | -63.3 | II +2.1 |
| Overall rank | #137 | #142 | II by 5 |
| Position rank | TE18 | TE19 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 |
Should I start Oronde Gadsden II or Darren Waller in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Oronde Gadsden II by 0.8 projected points (6.6 vs 5.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Oronde Gadsden II or Darren Waller in 2026 fantasy football?
Oronde Gadsden II. He projects 117.3 fantasy points with -61.2 value over replacement, vs 115.1 points and -63.3 for Darren Waller (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.