Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki "shifted all around the line of scrimmage" during offseason programs, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Several playmakers within Cincinnati's offense had their versatility on display recently and Gesicki was no exception. The 28-year-old is coming off a 29-catch, 244-yard, and two-touchdown season in New England where he operated behind Hunter Henry. He's due for increased volume in 2024 given that he projects as the Bengals' No. 1 tight end. A versatile skill set would allow him to get on the field even more, and it seems like the Bengals will explore using Gesicki in a variety of ways. It's too early to let this impact his fantasy stock, but he could flirt with the low-end TE2 tier this season.
Veteran free-agent tight end Mike Gesicki is joining the Cincinnati Bengals on a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million. The 2018 second-round pick has compiled 260 receptions on 415 targets for 2,861 yards and 20 touchdowns across five seasons with the Miami Dolphins and one season with the New England Patriots. The Bengals have not had an overly productive tight end in the Joe Burrow era, but if receiver Tee Higgins is granted the trade he requested on Monday, Gesicki could become a top-three option in a potent passing game. The Bengals also added tight end Drew Sample in free agency on Monday. At the very least, Gesicki should be in a strong offense with touchdown opportunities in the red zone as a touchdown-dependent TE2 in fantasy.
New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki caught just one of three targets for five yards during Sunday's loss to the New York Jets. He dropped a pass in the end zone that would have given fantasy managers and the Patriots a key touchdown. On a more positive note, Gesicki made a clutch play in the contest, chasing down a defender after Bailey Zappe was picked off and forcing a fumble. He totaled 29 catches, 244 yards, and three touchdowns while spending most of this season behind Hunter Henry, who missed Week 18 with an ankle injury. The 28-year-old doesn't project to be a major fantasy contributor in 2024.
Mike Gesicki Dependent On Finding End Zone In Week 18
New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki will operate as the top option at his position with Hunter Henry (knee) sidelined for Week 18 versus the New York Jets. Gesicki has played more than 65 percent of snaps in his two games with Henry sidelined, averaging 8.5 fantasy points per game during that span. However, unfavorable weather conditions will likely limit Gesicki's target total on Sunday. Without meaningful volume, in order for Gesicki to have fantasy relevance, he'll likely need to break off a huge play or find the end zone. Fantasy managers should view him as a mid-to-low TE2 with a mediocre ceiling and low floor.
New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki turned six targets into four catches for 35 yards during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. The veteran pass-catcher earned increased opportunities with Hunter Henry (knee) sidelined for the consecutive week. During his brief stint as the Patriots' top tight end, Gesicki has compiled six catches, 50 yards, and one touchdown. Unless Henry misses next week's game against the New York Jets, Gesicki will fall off the fantasy radar.
Mike Gesicki Catches Touchdown Pass Versus Broncos
New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki caught two passes for 15 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos. The veteran handled increased opportunities in Week 16 with Hunter Henry (knee) sidelined. While Gesicki didn't necessarily see more targets than usual, he certainly filled Henry's end-zone role. Henry had three touchdowns over his last two games, and with Gesicki's score on Sunday, tight ends have accounted for two-thirds of Bailey Zappe's passing touchdowns since taking over as the starter. With all this being said, Gesicki should see his workload dwindle as soon as Henry returns, perhaps as early as next week.
Mike Gesicki An Unknown Commodity Ahead Of Spot Start
New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki is purely a speculative option for fantasy football in Week 16 against the Denver Broncos. While he has primarily occupied a backup role this season, he'll upgrade to the No. 1 slot on Sunday night after Hunter Henry (knee) was ruled out. If he can replicate Henry's production over the last two weeks (10 catches, 106 yards, three touchdowns), then he'll absolutely be a fine TE1 option. However, we don't know what to expect from the Patriots sans Henry. Until we get a more clear answer, Gesicki will drop to the TE2 tier in fantasy football.
New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki caught two passes for five yards and one touchdown during Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills. The veteran managed to find the end zone with just 12 seconds left, giving the Patriots an upset victory at home. For Gesicki, it was his first touchdown since signing with New England, but also his lowest yardage output as a member of the Patriots. The big games will come, but as long as Hunter Henry remains in the fold, Gesicki isn't a reliable fantasy option week in and week out.
Mike Gesicki’s Role Depends On Teammate’s Availability
New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki could see a significant uptick in volume if teammate Hunter Henry (ankle) is unable to play in Week 7 versus the Buffalo Bills. Henry is currently listed as questionable. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday but upgraded to a limited participant on Friday. Gesicki and Henry have been able to co-exist in the Patriots' offense this year, though the latter has enjoyed more fantasy relevance. However, if he were to get the No. 1 tight end role all to himself, Gesicki could thrive in Week 7. Although the Bills have allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends, the Buffalo defense has been solid all-around and is just as likely to slow down Rhamondre Stevenson or Kendrick Bourne. The bottom line is that the Patriots are projected to fall behind early on Sunday, leading to more pass attempts. New England has targeted its tight ends 51 times this year, which is the sixth-most in the NFL. Gesicki could become a high-end fantasy TE2 this weekend if Henry doesn't suit up. If Henry does play, though, Gesicki lacks fantasy appeal. We should have more clarification on this entire situation when the Patriots post their list of inactive at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.
New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki isn't a reliable fantasy option heading into Sunday's clash with the New York Jets. While Gesicki impressed with five catches and 33 yards in Week 2, he remains the clear No. 2 option behind Hunter Henry. As a result, Gesicki's production is still volatile going forward, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him limited just to one or two targets during any given week. If Henry were to miss time with an injury, Gesicki could become a top-12 option. For the time being, though, your best bet is to look elsewhere for production at the tight end position.
