Austin Hooper or Mike GesickiWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Hooper is a Atlanta Falcons tight end who averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Mike Gesicki is a Cincinnati Bengals tight end who averaged 11.5 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEAtlanta Falcons#40 TE

Austin Hooper

PPG

3.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TECincinnati Bengals#6 TE

Mike Gesicki

PPG

11.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

159

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Mike Gesicki: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Hooper	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.4	11.5
Games Played	4	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	14	46
Receptions	6	12
Rec/Game	1.5	3.0
Receiving Yards	46	159
Rec Yds/Game	11.5	39.8
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	8	17
Target Share/Game	2.0	4.3
Age	31	31
Experience	10 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Hooper and Mike Gesicki is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5.

Should I draft Austin Hooper or Mike Gesicki in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Austin Hooper and Mike Gesicki average in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 8.1 points per game.

When are Austin Hooper and Mike Gesicki's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.