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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Greg Dulcich vs Mike GesickiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Greg Dulcich is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.5 PPG to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Greg Dulcich is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Greg Dulcich edges Mike Gesicki by 0.8 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Greg Dulcich goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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TEMiami Dolphins#32PPG LEADER

Greg Dulcich

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TECincinnati Bengals#36

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Greg Dulcich

Mike Gesicki

Head to Head

5.5 PPG4.7 PPG

9 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Greg Dulcich is producing at 25% of elite pace and Mike Gesicki at 21%. That ranking gap means Greg Dulcich carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Greg Dulcich vs Mike Gesicki: The Full Breakdown

Greg Dulcich (5.5 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. Greg Dulcich played 9 games for the Miami Dolphins; Mike Gesicki suited up 12 times for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 0.8-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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Greg Dulcich had 26 catches for 335 yards; Mike Gesicki posted 28 for 307. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Greg Dulcich (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Mike Gesicki (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Greg Dulcich outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mike Gesicki played 12 games in 2025 compared to Greg Dulcich's 9. That durability gap means Mike Gesicki 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.
•Mike Gesicki saw 42 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Greg Dulcich is 4 years younger than Mike Gesicki (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Greg Dulcich vs Mike Gesicki: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Greg Dulcich	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	4.7
Games Played	9	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	50	56
Receptions	26	28
Rec/Game	2.9	2.3
Receiving Yards	335	307
Rec Yds/Game	37.2	25.6
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	33	42
Target Share/Game	3.7	3.5
Age	26	30
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Greg Dulcich holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 5.5 points per game. Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Greg Dulcich or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Greg Dulcich has the edge at 5.5 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 Greg Dulcich and Mike Gesicki average in 2025?▾

Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

Do Greg Dulcich and Mike Gesicki share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Greg Dulcich and Mike Gesicki share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Greg Dulcich or Mike Gesicki a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Greg Dulcich outscored Mike Gesicki by 0.8 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.