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Headline: Chargers Rookie TE’s Fantasy Breakout Doesn’t Impress Dad, a Former NFL Player
Miami, FL – Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II exploded onto the fantasy football scene in Week 7, racking up an impressive 29.4 points against the Indianapolis Colts. His performance has made him the most-added player in ESPN Fantasy leagues, with his roster percentage soaring from a mere 2.4% to over 53%. Fantasy experts like Eric Karabell are touting him as a top waiver wire pickup, especially with numerous teams heading into bye weeks.
Gadsden II’s breakout game saw him become only the fourth rookie tight end in the Super Bowl era to record 150 receiving yards in a single contest. He also became the first Chargers rookie tight end to eclipse 100 receiving yards since Hall of Famer Antonio Gates.
However, one fantasy football manager remains unconvinced: his father, former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Oronde Gadsden.
In a weekly segment on 1043 WQAM sports radio in Miami, the elder Gadsden revealed that despite his son’s stellar performance, Gadsden II will remain firmly planted on his bench.
“It’s the second week in a row I’ve lost by under 10 points, and in my league they were like, ‘What dad leaves his son on the bench?'” Gadsden told the “Hoch, Crowder and Solana” show. He explained his decision is rooted in superstition, aiming to maintain the “fortunate play” that has characterized his team’s performance over the past two weeks.
“We playing fantasy football now… he’s going to stay on the bench,” Gadsden stated, adding, “Nobody else got him, we cool with it, I’m cool.”
While the rest of the fantasy football world scrambles to add Gadsden II to their rosters, the player’s own father is sticking to his strategy, even if it means benching a potential star.
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