David Njoku · Oronde Gadsden · 2026 week 3

David Njoku or Oronde Gadsden?

Wondering who you should start this week — David Njoku 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 7.8 PPR points clear of David Njoku in week 3, drawing BUF — the 11th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
David Njoku @ LAR 1.1 28th · tough 6.4 Out
Oronde Gadsden START @ BUF 8.9 11th 7.5 74 healthy

TEs vs LAR recently: Luke Farrell 1.9 pts (W1) · Isaiah Likely 3.3 pts (W2).

TEs vs BUF recently: Dalton Schultz 3.5 pts (W1) · Sam LaPorta 11.2 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Oronde Gadsden carries the higher trade value — 74 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.