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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Oronde Gadsden II

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Pitts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (9.8 to 7.1), and Kyle Pitts's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Oronde Gadsden II is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 5

TELos Angeles Chargers#23

Oronde Gadsden II

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

664

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Oronde Gadsden II

Head to Head

9.8 PPG7.1 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Kyle Pitts is producing at 45% of elite pace and Oronde Gadsden II at 32%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Pitts vs Oronde Gadsden II: Who Should You Start?

Kyle Pitts and Oronde Gadsden II are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG across 17 games with the Atlanta Falcons, while Oronde Gadsden II posted 7.1 PPG in 15 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 2.7-PPG gap gives Kyle Pitts the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Oronde Gadsden II profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 49 catches). In weeks where Oronde Gadsden II finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kyle Pitts sits Week 5 while Oronde Gadsden II is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Oronde Gadsden II (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Oronde Gadsden II by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 15. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyle Pitts scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPittsII

PPG (Half-PPR)9.87.1

Games Played1715

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)167107

Receptions8849

Rec/Game5.23.3

Receiving Yards928664

Rec Yds/Game54.644.3

Receiving TDs53

Targets11869

Target Share/Game6.94.6

Age2522

Experience4 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 12

Summary

Kyle Pitts outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 2.7 PPG in 2025 (9.8 to 7.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyle Pitts or Oronde Gadsden II in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Kyle Pitts and Oronde Gadsden II average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Oronde Gadsden II's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Oronde Gadsden II (LAC) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Pitts or Oronde Gadsden II a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 2.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.