Oronde Gadsden · Pat Freiermuth · 2026 week 2

Oronde Gadsden or Pat Freiermuth?

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

Start Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth projects 4.3 PPR points clear of Oronde Gadsden in week 2, drawing NE — the 30th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Oronde Gadsden	vs LV	4.6	29th · tough	5.2	68	healthy
Pat Freiermuth START	@ NE	8.9	30th · tough	15.6	16	healthy

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

TEs vs NE recently: AJ Barner 1.3 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Oronde Gadsden carries the higher trade value — 68 against 16 (a 76% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Oronde Gadsden gets the most. Momentum: Oronde Gadsden -248 and Pat Freiermuth +8 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.