Mark Andrews vs Oronde Gadsden
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Mark Andrews- Higher projection: 163 vs 142 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 135 vs 229
- More opportunity: 62% snap share, 17 red-zone touches
Mark Andrews and Oronde Gadsden are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Mark Andrews holds the edge in expert consensus (TE16 to TE27). Mark Andrews typically comes off the board first, around pick 125 (round 11) to Oronde Gadsden's pick 154. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Mark Andrews at 163 PPR points (9.6 per game) versus Oronde Gadsden at 142.
Last season Mark Andrews carried the heavier workload (62% snap share, 80 touches to Oronde Gadsden's 69), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Oronde Gadsden is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Mark Andrews is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Andrews | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 163 | 142 |
| Points / game | 7.7 | 8.8 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #135 | #229 |
| ADP | 125 | 154 |
| Positional rank | TE16 | TE15 |
| Snap share | 62% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 14 |
| Age | 31 | 23 |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Mark Andrews or Oronde Gadsden.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Mark Andrews or Oronde Gadsden in 2026?
Mark Andrews is a clear call over Oronde Gadsden for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Mark Andrews or Oronde Gadsden?
Mark Andrews carries the higher 2026 projection at 163 PPR points (9.6 per game), compared with 142 for Oronde Gadsden.
Where are Mark Andrews and Oronde Gadsden being drafted?
Mark Andrews has an ADP around pick 125 (round 11), while Oronde Gadsden goes closer to pick 154 (round 13).
Who is ranked higher, Mark Andrews or Oronde Gadsden?
Expert consensus ranks Mark Andrews (TE16) ahead of Oronde Gadsden (TE27) for 2026.
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