The Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) will host the Minnesota Vikings (3-3) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 Oronde Gadsden in Week 8?
It’s Jake Ferguson. It’s Trey McBride. And it’s Oronde Gadsden II.
Those are the tight ends with consecutive seven-reception games this season.
His snap share has increased each week he’s been active, and the 11.4 aDOT against the Colts last week speaks to how much this athletic profile can threaten defenses.
On a different team, you’d be able to sell me on Gadsden as a top 10 tight end. Asking him to thrive alongside three receivers that are objectively more dangerous is difficult at best and disastrous at worst.
The high PROE stylings of Jim Harbaugh in 2025 give us hope to keep the 22-year-old on the streaming radar, but is a blitz-heavy opponent really the spot for it?
I have a hard time seeing Gadsden getting much past a handful of targets, and with a game total sitting under 45 points on short rest, I think there’s serious “chase the Week 7 production and lose Week 8 as a result” potential here.
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 8
Gadsden is projected to score 9.6 points in PPR formats. This includes 8.4 receptions for 44 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Vikings at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 68 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
