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PositiveValueSep 15, 2026
Mike Gesicki went largely undrafted in 2026 and is rostered in only 2% of Yahoo! leagues, but his Week 1 performance against Tampa Bay (5 catches on 7 targets, 78 yards, 1 TD) should drive significant waiver wire interest. He led the Bengals in all receiving categories despite playing only 34% of snaps, with 7 targets on 17 routes primarily out of the slot. This week against Houston, which was destroyed by Dalton Kincaid (5 catches, 130 yards, 20.7% target share), Gesicki could be in line for another top-12 finish. While he may not replicate Kincaid's numbers with other Bengals playmakers in the mix, Houston's linebacker coverage is the only mediocre part of their defense, and Gesicki's Week 1 usage suggests he could capitalize.NegativeBustSep 15, 2026
Had a strong Week 1 line of 5-78-1 on seven targets for the Bengals, producing more receiving yardage than Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins combined. However, the source cautions against adding him, noting he played only 21 of Cincinnati's 64 offensive snaps (33%) and faces a tough Week 2 matchup against the Texans. The source explicitly recommends leaving Gesicki on waivers.NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Had 5 catches for 78 yards and 1 touchdown on seven targets in the Bengals' season-opening win over the Buccaneers, producing more receiving yardage than Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins combined; however, he played only 21 of Cincinnati's 64 offensive snaps; has a tough Week 2 matchup against the Texans and should be left on waivers.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Mike Gesicki had 5-78-1 on seven targets in the Bengals' season-opening win over the Buccaneers, producing more receiving yardage than Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins combined. Although Gesicki was heavily involved, he played only 21 of Cincinnati's 64 offensive snaps. He has a tough Week 2 matchup against the Texans and should be left on waivers.PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
Gesicki played the WR3 role in the Bengals' high-powered Joe Burrow-led offense in Week 1. Per PFF, he ran 81% of his routes out of the slot while also lining up outside on 18% of his routes, showing versatility. He finished with seven targets, five receptions, 78 yards, and a touchdown. The Bengals face Houston in Week 2, and the Bills just gassed them for 36 points and 410 total offensive yards in Week 1, suggesting the Bengals may need to pass more. Poniatowski recommends Gesicki as a solid tight end option if you need one in a pinch.