Mike Gesicki - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Mike Gesicki heads into the 2022 season with a clear grasp of the No. 1 position on the depth chart. He totaled 73 catches, 780 yards, and two touchdowns last season before the Dolphins franchise tagged him. Now, he is widely viewed as a low-end TE1 entering 2022, having seen his value drop slightly in the wake of the Tyreek Hill trade. Furthermore, with a matchup against the New England Patriots on tap, Gesicki could be in for an underwhelming finish. The Patriots have one of the best safety units in football, led by Kyle Dugger, who posted a 73.7 coverage grade (PFF) last season and surrendered just one catch on two targets last time he played Miami. Dugger could hinder Gesicki all game long, dropping him to the TE2 range for this contest.
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Miami Dolphins tight end Source: RotoBaller
Bengals Want To Bring Back Mike Gesicki
Mike Gesicki last year and would like to re-sign him, even though they are also trying to keep all three star players in receivers Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and defensive end Trey Hendrickson on long-term deals. Teams are projecting that the tight end position could max out at $8 million per year on the free-agent market this offseason. Gesicki ended up being Cincy's third leading receiver in 2024 behind Chase and Higgins, catching 65 of his 83 targets for 665 receiving yards, although he only was able to find the end zone twice in 17 games played. Although the Bengals also have Drew Sample and Erick All Jr. -- Tanner Hudson is also a free agent -- re-signing in Cincy would be the most ideal situation for Gesicki's fantasy value in 2025.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that the Cincinnati Bengals were happy with impending free-agent tight end Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Mike Gesicki Shows Up Again In Week 18
Mike Gesicki had eight catches for 68 yards in Saturday's victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran hasn't been consistent during the 2024-25 campaign. Yet, after catching 10 passes for 86 yards in the overtime win over the Broncos, he had another potent showing in Week 18. Gesicki signed a one-year deal to join the Bengals during the offseason. It's likely the team will look to bring him back, considering he was starting to build rapport with quarterback Joe Burrow. Either way, Gesicki is worth monitoring in fantasy drafts heading into next season, although he may benefit the most from a statistical standpoint by remaining in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Source: ESPN
Mike Gesicki Could Remain Involved In Week 18
Mike Gesicki hasn't been the most reliable fantasy option throughout the 2024-25 campaign. To be fair, he's had some productive outings, although they have been few and far between. However, the 29-year-old is coming off a potent performance, catching 10 of his 12 targets for 86 yards in the Week 17 overtime win over the Denver Broncos. With the Bengals looking to secure a spot in the postseason, Gesicki could remain more involved than normal, especially if Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) and Chase Brown (ankle) don't suit up. Yet, if either of those guys play, Gesicki's ceiling will come crashing down heading into the Week 18 meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Source: ESPN
Mike Gesicki Surges In Week 17
Mike Gesicki caught 10 passes for 86 yards in Saturday's win over Denver. With the Broncos defense paying close attention to Ja'Marr Chase, the veteran got more involved. Granted, he didn't play as well as Tee Higgins, who had three touchdowns. However, fantasy managers will take what they can get from Gesicki at this point. At any rate, the Bengals will meet the Steelers in Week 18. While Gesicki will likely see more attention from fantasy managers, he's certainly not a trustworthy fantasy option.
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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Source: ESPN
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