Week 1 expected half PPR points at TE: 1. Trey McBride (looks exactly like 2025) 2. Isaiah Likely 3. Mike Gesicki 4. Juwan Johnson (almost all in 4th/OT) 5. Sam LaPorta ... 19. George Kittle 25. Colston Loveland

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Gesicki posted a 5/78/1 receiving line in Week 1's shootout with Tampa Bay, his second-best fantasy score of the entire 2025 season and a top-12 finish for the week. However, he ran routes on just 46 percent of Joe Burrow's dropbacks—leading a team with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in targets while running fewer than half the routes. The source does not expect this to repeat and profiles him as an interesting stash rather than a weekly starter.

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki posted a 5/78/1 receiving line in Week 1's Bucs shootout, which would have been his second-best fantasy score of the entire 2025 season and earned him a top-12 finish. However, he ran routes on just 46 percent of Joe Burrow's dropbacks while leading the team in targets despite playing alongside Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The source notes this efficiency is impressive but unlikely to repeat, positioning Gesicki as an interesting stash rather than a weekly starter.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki turned in a 5/78/1 receiving line in a shootout with the Bucs, which would have been his second-best fantasy score of the entire 2025 season and gave him a top-12 finish in Week 1; the downside is that he ran a route on just 46 percent of Joe Burrow's dropbacks, suggesting his Week 1 performance may not be sustainable.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Cincy Jungle

Mike Gesicki led the entire Bengals team with seven targets in Week 1, establishing himself as a primary receiving option in the offense's more evenly distributed approach. This target volume suggests a significant role in the passing game.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

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.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki was the unexpected leading receiver in the Bengals' 33-27 win over Tampa Bay, recording five receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown. The source states the Bucs and refs did everything they could to take away Chase, and Gesicki capitalized, earning a game ball for his performance and demonstrating he can be a primary target when Chase is covered.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Cincy Jungle

Had five receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown, serving as the leading receiver in the game; the source notes that despite the Bucs and refs doing everything they could to take away Ja'Marr Chase, Gesicki made them pay with his production, earning a game ball for his performance.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki found plenty of profit as a target in Week 1's 33-27 win over Tampa Bay under new offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher's scheme, with Burrow comfortable operating in the new system and targeting him frequently.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Cincy Jungle

Tight end Mike Gesicki found plenty of profit when targeted by Joe Burrow in Week 1, indicating early-season chemistry and role in the Bengals' new offensive scheme.

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026FFin60

Gesicki led the Bengals with 5 catches for 78 yards and a TD on a 41% target rate in Week 1; however, this elevated target share was likely matchup-dependent rather than sustainable, with better fantasy days ahead for the broader Bengals offense.

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PositiveValueSep 14, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

TE on Bengals with only 1% roster ownership is a waiver wire target for tight end-needy teams; ran 17 routes in Week 1 but was clearly a priority option for Burrow with 20.6 target percentage (highest on team, above Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins), 7 targets (2 in RZ, highest on team), 0.41 TPRR (1st among all TEs in Week 1 with min. 5 routes), 16.5 expected fantasy points and 18.8 actual fantasy points; source projects him as back-end TE1/high-end TE2 going forward with greater ceiling than average touchdown-dependent tight end.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

The source begins discussing Mike Gesicki in the Tight End section but the content cuts off mid-sentence, providing no specific insight or analysis about his Week 1 performance or projection.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bengals tight end led Cincinnati in targets (7) and receiving yards (78) against Buccaneers while catching Joe Burrow's lone touchdown pass in Week 1; if opposing defenses continue to focus on limiting Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Gesicki should have space to operate over middle of field.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles

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.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Cincy Jungle

Gesicki became a much bigger part of the Bengals offense than expected in Week 1, with Burrow finding him repeatedly throughout the game. The source states: 'Burrow had enough time to work through progressions, finding Mike Gesicki repeatedly, hitting Tee Higgins in some big spots, and, when things broke down late, made plays with his legs.' The article later reinforces this, noting 'Mike Gesicki became a much bigger part of the offense than anyone probably expected.'

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mike Gesicki became a much bigger part of the Bengals offense than expected in Week 1, with Burrow finding him repeatedly throughout the game. The source notes Gesicki's expanded role as a notable takeaway from the game, suggesting increased offensive involvement beyond typical expectations.

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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki had 5-78-1 in Week 1 against Tampa Bay, a strong performance that surprised the source. The source notes 'It was surprising to see Joe Burrow get Mike Gesicki (5-78-1) so involved, and the Cincinnati target tree was much wider than expected.'

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Cincy Jungle

Mike Gesicki demonstrated strong chemistry with Joe Burrow and was praised for his ability to ad lib in the offense. Head coach Zac Taylor noted that Gesicki receives a green light to freelance, and the source credits both Tee Higgins and Gesicki as standout performers in the Bengals' Week 1 victory.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mike Gesicki was one of the Bengals' best performers in Week 1, with Zac Taylor noting that Gesicki can 'ad lib' and is given a 'green light' in the offense; Taylor emphasized that Gesicki and Joe Burrow have 'great chemistry,' positioning him as a key part of the passing attack despite early-season offensive inconsistency.

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