Juwan Johnson vs Oronde Gadsden II
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Juwan Johnson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (7.5 vs 6.3).
Juwan Johnson faces NYG, the 13th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Oronde Gadsden II faces KC, the 23rd-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
The model takes Juwan Johnson: a clear but modest edge of 12.6 points of value over replacement (-51.4 vs -64.0).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Juwan JohnsonNOR | Oronde Gadsden IILAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | NYG | KC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 7.5 | 6.3 | Johnson +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #13 | #23 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 127.0 | 114.4 | Johnson +12.6 pts |
| Points per game | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -51.4 | -64.0 | Johnson +12.6 |
| Overall rank | #130 | #143 | Johnson by 13 |
| Position rank | TE17 | TE19 | |
| Market ADP | 154.5 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Should I start Juwan Johnson or Oronde Gadsden II in Week 6?
Start Juwan Johnson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (7.5 vs 6.3).
Should I draft Juwan Johnson or Oronde Gadsden II in 2026 fantasy football?
Juwan Johnson. He projects 127.0 fantasy points with -51.4 value over replacement, vs 114.4 points and -64.0 for Oronde Gadsden II (TE, PPR).