Who Should I Start? Isaiah Likely or Oronde Gadsden

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
9.0 0.0 0.0 3.4 37.7 0.3

Isaiah Likely News

Isaiah Likely Becoming Favorite Target for Giants QB

Friday, August 7, 5:14 PM

New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely could be ready to make a big impact with his new team. In recent practices, Likely has been quarterback Jaxson Dart's favorite target. He snagged a team-high four receptions during Friday's practice session. The wide receiver room is a bit cloudy right now, so Likely has a chance to step up and make an impact in a big way. The 26-year-old could end up being the top target in New York until Malik Nabers (knee) returns to the field. Likely is Rotoballer's TE14, but he has the upside to be a top-10 player at his position this season.

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Week 1 Projections

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

Oronde Gadsden News

Oronde Gadsden Listed as Co-Starter on First Unofficial Depth Chart

Monday, August 10, 6:38 AM

The Los Angeles Chargers released their first unofficial depth chart on Sunday ahead of Thursday's preseason opener against the Texans, and tight end Oronde Gadsden is listed as a co-starter along with both Charlie Kolar and David Njoku. The "or" designation is used throughout the lineup, including at running back where both Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal are listed in the primary backup spot, but with the highest statistical upside of the tight end group, fantasy managers are likely looking for more signs of encouragement surrounding Gadsden after he spent much of the early offseason as a popular breakout candidate. The second-year tight end was candid in recent remarks to the media about needing to improve as a blocker, and with Kolar and Njoku both excelling in that area, Gadsden could be hard-pressed to make consistent contributions in 2026, and he enters the year as RotoBaller's TE20.

Isaiah Likely vs. Oronde Gadsden

Still trying to decide between Likely and Gadsden? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Isaiah Likely is projected to score 9.0 points this week while Oronde Gadsden is projected to score 7.7 points.