Hayden Hurst or Mike GesickiWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hayden Hurst is a Los Angeles Chargers tight end who averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game across 14 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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TELos Angeles Chargers

Hayden Hurst

PPG

3.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

238

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TECincinnati Bengals#6 TE

Mike Gesicki

PPG

11.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

159

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hayden Hurst vs Mike Gesicki: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hayden Hurst	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.7	11.5
Games Played	14	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	52	46
Receptions	25	12
Rec/Game	1.8	3.0
Receiving Yards	238	159
Rec Yds/Game	17.0	39.8
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	35	17
Target Share/Game	2.5	4.3
Age	-	31
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hayden Hurst or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Hayden Hurst 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, Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5.

Should I draft Hayden Hurst or Mike Gesicki in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game across 14 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 Hayden Hurst and Mike Gesicki average in 2026?▾

Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2026. Mike Gesicki averaged 11.5 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 7.8 points per game.

When are Hayden Hurst and Mike Gesicki's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hayden Hurst (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.