Oronde Gadsden II, a rookie tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers, was the talk of this last week. Last week, he managed a whopping 29.4 fantasy points with the Indianapolis Colts. His historic achievement catapulted him to the most added player in ESPN Fantasy football. His roster percentage had no other place to go and shot up from 2.4% to 53.4%! Gadsden II has already done something amazing. There’s one more surprise in store—his dad has decided not to start him in their family fantasy football league.
On its face, Gadsden II had a stunning performance. In doing so, he became the fourth rookie tight end in Super Bowl history to total 150+ receiving yards in a game. This double whammy of an accomplishment has vaulted him into the public’s conscience as the top waiver pickup among tight ends. Fantasy players are already preparing for Week 8, when six teams will be on bye, further tooting his value.
His father — who was a guest on the “Hoch, Crowder and Solana” show — shared his reasoning for Oronde’s benching.
“We playing fantasy football now … he’s going to stay on the bench,” – Oronde Gadsden
That decision has lit up fantasy football fields across the nation, particularly considering Gadsden II’s gaudy numbers. His increased presence in fantasy leagues tells you that most players see him as a piece that’s worth having the rest of the way.
“Nobody else got him, we cool with it, I’m cool. He gon’ ride the pine!” – Oronde Gadsden said humorously, reflecting on the juxtaposition of his son’s real-life success against his own fantasy strategy.
This jump in Gadsden II’s roster percentage reflects his success and breakout potential over the last two games and in the upcoming weeks. Fantasy managers are feeling the pain of all the big names missing in Week 8. As unexpected as Gadsden II’s rise has been, he now presents the best choice for teams seeking to beef up their bottom lines.
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