Mark Andrews vs Oronde Gadsden II
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Mark Andrews this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (7.5 vs 6.4).
Mark Andrews faces ATL, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Oronde Gadsden II faces DEN, the 24th-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 Mark Andrews, and it isn't close: 16.9 points of value over replacement separate them (-46.7 vs -63.6).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Mark AndrewsBAL | Oronde Gadsden IILAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | ATL | DEN | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 7.5 | 6.4 | Andrews +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 30) | #22 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 131.3 | 114.4 | Andrews +16.9 pts |
| Points per game | 7.7 | 6.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -46.7 | -63.6 | Andrews +16.9 |
| Overall rank | #124 | #141 | Andrews by 17 |
| Position rank | TE15 | TE18 | |
| Market ADP | 133.0 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | - | |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 |
Should I start Mark Andrews or Oronde Gadsden II in Week 5?
Start Mark Andrews this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (7.5 vs 6.4).
Should I draft Mark Andrews or Oronde Gadsden II in 2026 fantasy football?
Mark Andrews. He projects 131.3 fantasy points with -46.7 value over replacement, vs 114.4 points and -63.6 for Oronde Gadsden II (TE, PPR).