Spann-Ford
TE · DAL vs ARI
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points4.4pts
Gadsden
TE · LAC @ LA
Kickoff Sun 4:05 PM ET
Projected points4.0pts
Toss-up
Bench
Brevyn Spann-Ford or Oronde Gadsden II: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. Brevyn Spann-Ford gets the nod over Oronde Gadsden II.
- Ahead by
- +0.4pts
- over Gadsden
- Confidence
- Lower
- Toss-up
Case for Gadsden
The case for Gadsden is fewer dud weeks (60% of his games to 83%) and more of the snaps (47% to 39%).
Flips if
Start Oronde Gadsden II instead if you want fewer dud weeks (60% of his games to 83%).
Risk
The risk: David Njoku is on IR, so Gadsden could see more of the 4.0 targets a game he leaves.
Highlights
Spann-FordToss-upTE · DAL vs ARIUsually 2.4+2.0pts this week
Helps him
- +1.3ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.22 touchdowns, above his usual 0.00.
- 30.8team totalEdgeHis team is expected to score 30.8 points, a high scoring spot.
- ARIvs TEsEdgeARI is the 7th softest defense for tight ends.
Hurts him
- 5%targetsHe draws only 5% of his team’s targets.
- 1.9per gameHe sees only 1.9 targets a game.
GadsdenFirst outTE · LAC @ LAUsually 4.8−0.7pts this week
Helps him
- 7.2ceilingHis best weeks reach about 7.2 points.
Hurts him
- −0.5ptscatchesHis lines put him at 1.5 catches, below his usual 2.0.
- 12%targetsHe draws only 12% of his team’s targets.
- 3.5per gameHe sees only 3.5 targets a game.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionSpann-Ford: 4.4 (best)Gadsden: 4.0
TD pointsof the projectionSpann-Ford: 1.3 (best)Gadsden: 1.0
Expected TDsthis weekSpann-Ford: 0.22 (best)Gadsden: 0.16
Projected team pointsSpann-Ford: 30.8 (best)Gadsden: 19.3
Red zone targetsper gameSpann-Ford: 0.1Gadsden: 1.0 (best)
Role
Snap shareSpann-Ford: 39%Gadsden: 47% (best)
Usage worthptsSpann-Ford: 2.8Gadsden: 6.5 (best)
Target shareSpann-Ford: 5%Gadsden: 12% (best)
Targets / gameSpann-Ford: 1.9Gadsden: 3.5 (best)
Air yards shareSpann-Ford: 2%Gadsden: 12% (best)
Vacated targets this weekSpann-Ford: 1.2Gadsden: 7.0 (best)
RZ target shareSpann-Ford: 2%Gadsden: 27% (best)
Inside 10 target shareSpann-Ford: 0%Gadsden: 25% (best)
Catch rateSpann-Ford: 69% (best)Gadsden: 57%
SeparationSpann-Ford: 2.4 ydsGadsden: 2.7 yds (best)
YAC over expectedSpann-Ford: +0.7 (best)Gadsden: −0.8
Usage worth vs scoredSpann-Ford: Earned by usage 2.8Scored 2.4Gadsden: Earned by usage 6.5Scored 4.8
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsSpann-Ford: 1 RZ targetGadsden: In line
WOPRSpann-Ford: 0.08Gadsden: 0.27 (best)
Range
FloorSpann-Ford: 1.2Gadsden: 1.5 (best)
CeilingSpann-Ford: 7.7 (best)Gadsden: 7.2
Points from TDssteadier when lowerSpann-Ford: 0%Gadsden: 21%
Big weeks (15+ pts)Spann-Ford: 0%Gadsden: 0%
Dud weeks (under 5 pts)lower is betterSpann-Ford: 83%Gadsden: 60% (best)
SteadinessSpann-Ford: Volatile±3.0 pts · 6 gamesGadsden: Volatile (best)±4.7 pts · 5 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmSpann-Ford: B+ (best)Gadsden: D-
Game scriptSpann-Ford: Expected to lead (best)Gadsden: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterSpann-Ford: 1.1Gadsden: 0.9 (best)
Defense funnelSpann-Ford: PassGadsden: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedSpann-Ford: 21st (average) (best)Gadsden: 4th (tough)
Starting QBSpann-Ford: Prescott (Active)Gadsden: Herbert (Active)
Opp defender outSpann-Ford: Nolen (DT)Gadsden: None listed
Roof / surfaceturfSpann-Ford: Retractable roofGadsden: Dome
Rest / scheduleSpann-Ford: NormalGadsden: Off a bye
Opp paceSpann-Ford: 2nd (fast) (best)Gadsden: 3rd (fast)
Opp deep targets allowed / game18th (average)Spann-Ford: 0.6Gadsden: 0.6
Opp catch rate allowedSpann-Ford: 78% (best)29th (soft)Gadsden: 59%2nd (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgSpann-Ford: 3.5Gadsden: 4.5 (best)
Last 5 avgSpann-Ford: 2.7Gadsden: 4.7 (best)
vs seasonSpann-Ford: +1.1 (Rising) (best)Gadsden: −0.3 (Steady)
Yards per route runSpann-Ford: 1.55 (best)Gadsden: 0.97
Receiving aDOTSpann-Ford: 2.5Gadsden: 7.8
Target share trendSpann-Ford: SteadyGadsden: Steady
Crowd
Nuvela position ranklower is betterSpann-Ford: TE34 (best)Gadsden: TE36
Yards linereceivingSpann-Ford: 15.5Gadsden: 15.5
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