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Oronde Gadsden II Extends Breakout as Chargers Rout Vikings on Thursday Night

Jim Harbaugh says the fifth-round convert from wide receiver already plays like a veteran.

Overview

  • The rookie tight end posted five catches for 77 yards and a touchdown in a 37-10 win over the Vikings, his second straight game with a score.
  • He is the first rookie tight end since Mike Ditka in 1961 to total at least 240 receiving yards and two touchdowns across a two-game span.
  • His Week 7 line of seven receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown broke Antonio Gates’ franchise rookie mark for a tight end.
  • Gadsden’s snap share has climbed to roughly three quarters of offensive plays in recent games as Justin Herbert and coaches praise his poise and reliability.
  • A surge in fantasy interest followed his breakout while his father, Oronde Gadsden Sr., said on Miami radio he is still keeping him on his fantasy bench.