Austin Hooper · Oronde Gadsden · 2026 week 2

Austin Hooper or Oronde Gadsden?

Wondering who you should start this week — Austin Hooper or Oronde Gadsden? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Oronde GadsdenOronde Gadsden projects 2.2 PPR points clear of Austin Hooper in week 2, drawing LV — the 27th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Austin Hooper vs CAR 2.5 10th healthy
Oronde Gadsden START vs LV 4.7 27th · tough 5.2 105 healthy

TEs vs CAR recently: Cole Kmet 9.5 pts (W1).

TEs vs LV recently: Greg Dulcich 1.8 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Oronde Gadsden carries the higher trade value — 105 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Oronde Gadsden gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.