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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Mike GesickiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Evan Engram is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.9 PPG to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Evan Engram is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Evan Engram and Mike Gesicki are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEDenver Broncos#35PPG LEADER

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TECincinnati Bengals#36

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Mike Gesicki

Head to Head

4.9 PPG4.7 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Mike Gesicki at 21%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Evan Engram vs Mike Gesicki: The Full Breakdown

Evan Engram (4.9 PPG) and Mike Gesicki (4.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Evan Engram played 16 games for the Denver Broncos; Mike Gesicki suited up 12 times for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 0.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Evan Engram is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 461 yards, while Mike Gesicki profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 28 catches). In weeks where Mike Gesicki finds the end zone he out-scores Evan Engram, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Evan Engram sits Week 10 while Mike Gesicki is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Mike Gesicki (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Evan Engram outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mike Gesicki's 12. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mike Gesicki scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Mike Gesicki: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	4.7
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	56
Receptions	50	28
Rec/Game	3.1	2.3
Receiving Yards	461	307
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	25.6
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	76	42
Target Share/Game	4.8	3.5
Age	31	30
Experience	8 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Evan Engram at 4.9 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Mike Gesicki's 4.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Evan Engram or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Evan Engram has the edge at 4.9 PPG compared to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Evan Engram and Mike Gesicki average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Mike Gesicki's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Mike Gesicki a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Evan Engram outscored Mike Gesicki by 0.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.