The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Oronde Gadsden.
Is Oronde Gadsden Playing in Week 13?
Gadsden is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chargers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Gadsden in Week 13?
Week 10 was cut short with a quad injury for Orondo Gadsden, but he wasn’t listed on the final injury report prior to the Week 12 bye, thus making “health” something we can’t use as an excuse for his subpar showing.
- Last two games: 11 targets and 54 yards
- Four games prior: 27 targets and 377 yards
We probably got ahead of ourselves in labeling him as locked in TE1, but that doesn’t mean this profile is fraudulent. He owns an 8.8 aDOT for the season, a strong mark for a tight end that has fueled him averaging over two PPR points per target this season.
The Chargers should threaten 30 points Sunday afternoon and that sort of game environment elevates Gadsden into my top 12 at the position.
He’s not an elite option, but ranking that high in a week with no one on a bye is impressive and should give you confidence in playing him, even with the recent struggles.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Gadsden’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Gadsden is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Raiders at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 69 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
