Juwan Johnson vs Mike Gesicki: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Juwan Johnson and Mike Gesicki is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New Orleans Saints tight end put up 8.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Mike Gesicki of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 4.4 in 13. A 3.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.9 points favors Juwan Johnson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 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 Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.
Both share a Week 12 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.
