Head to head · TE · 2026

Oronde Gadsden II vs Zach Ertz

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.

The model's pick
Oronde Gadsden II

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Oronde Gadsden II by 4.7 points of value over replacement (-50.0 vs -54.6) — 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.

Health note: Zach Ertz carries an injury flag — Questionable (Knee - ACL) — which is already reflected in his projection.

Oronde Gadsden II Zach Ertz
Team LAC WAS
Overall rank #136 #142
Position rank TE16 TE18
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 122.8 118.1
Value over replacement (VBD) -50.0 -54.6
Market ADP 160.5
Injury flag Questionable

Should I draft Oronde Gadsden II or Zach Ertz in 2026 fantasy football?

Oronde Gadsden II. He projects 122.8 fantasy points with -50.0 value over replacement, vs 118.1 points and -54.6 for Zach Ertz (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.