Who Should I Start? Charlie Kolar or Oronde Gadsden

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
2.7 0.1 0.0 1.0 11.2 0.1

Charlie Kolar News

Charlie Kolar Catches Lone Target in Preseason Loss

Saturday, August 22, 9:05 AM

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar caught his lone target in Thursday's 41-17 preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers. His catch was the only completion Justin Herbert had that went for nine yards. Kolar saw limited action in his Chargers debut and was removed from the game with most of the starters. The 27-year-old has had a strong camp so far, and his limited action could signify a key role in the Chargers offense. If Kolar becomes that pass-catching tight end, he is going too late in fantasy drafts and will have a good opportunity to outperform his ADP. Kolar is a sneaky TE2 option with upside for managers to target in deeper leagues late in drafts.

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
7.7 0.0 0.0 2.9 35.2 0.2

Oronde Gadsden News

Oronde Gadsden Falling Down Draft Boards Due to Added Competition

Tuesday, September 1, 6:24 PM

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden impressed in 2025, finishing as the TE17 and hauling in 49 of his 69 targets for 664 yards (13.6 yards per catch) and three touchdowns. He was the most explosive tight end in football with a 131.3 explosive rating, and while he was very efficient and productive, his blocking limitations and the addition of David Njoku and Charlie Kolar are making it more difficult for him to find playing time or to increase his snap share. Additionally, in most of the Chargers' preseason games, Gadsden often played with the backups. Gadsden may be an explosive option in specific passing situations, but it's possible we'll see his 61.4 percent snap share, which was 28th in the NFL last season, continue to decline with the additional tight ends in the room. RotoBaller ranks Gadsden as the TE31 on the season, making him a clear fade in all one-tight-end formats.

Charlie Kolar vs. Oronde Gadsden

Still trying to decide between Kolar and Gadsden? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Charlie Kolar is projected to score 2.7 points this week while Oronde Gadsden is projected to score 7.7 points.