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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Mike GesickiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better play on a neutral week. 9.4 PPG with 744 yards gives a reliable baseline. Mike Gesicki at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Harold Fannin Jr. higher, but do not fade Mike Gesicki entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

TECincinnati Bengals#36

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Mike Gesicki

Head to Head

9.4 PPG4.7 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Harold Fannin Jr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Mike Gesicki at 21%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Mike Gesicki: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Harold Fannin Jr. and Mike Gesicki for your lineup, you are not alone. Harold Fannin Jr. finished the 2025 season at 9.4 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (16 games), and Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 for the Cincinnati Bengals (12 games).

That 4.7-point weekly advantage for Harold Fannin Jr. is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 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 Harold Fannin Jr., but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Harold Fannin Jr. sits Week 11 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

Harold Fannin Jr. is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mike Gesicki is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mike Gesicki (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mike Gesicki's 12. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 9 years younger than Mike Gesicki (21 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Mike Gesicki: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Harold Fannin Jr.	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.4	4.7
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	56
Receptions	72	28
Rec/Game	4.5	2.3
Receiving Yards	731	307
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	25.6
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	107	42
Target Share/Game	6.7	3.5
Age	21	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Harold Fannin Jr. at 9.4 PPG, 4.7 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 Harold Fannin Jr. or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Mike Gesicki average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 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 4.7 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Mike Gesicki's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) 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.

Is Harold Fannin Jr. or Mike Gesicki a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Mike Gesicki by 4.7 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.