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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mark Andrews vs Mike GesickiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy play this season.

Mark Andrews has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (6.3 to 4.7), and Mark Andrews's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mike Gesicki is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEBaltimore Ravens#27PPG LEADER

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TECincinnati Bengals#36

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Mark Andrews

Mike Gesicki

Head to Head

6.3 PPG4.7 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mark Andrews is producing at 29% of elite pace and Mike Gesicki at 21%. That ranking gap means Mark Andrews carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mark Andrews vs Mike Gesicki: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.3 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Mike Gesicki (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 4.7 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Mark Andrews carries a 1.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Mark Andrews is the volume tight end in this matchup with 48 receptions for 422 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 Mark Andrews, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Mark Andrews is off Week 13 and Mike Gesicki Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Mark Andrews (age 30) 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?

•Mark Andrews outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mike Gesicki's 12. That durability gap means Mark Andrews contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mark Andrews scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Mark Andrews saw 70 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mark Andrews vs Mike Gesicki: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mark Andrews	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	4.7
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	56
Receptions	48	28
Rec/Game	2.8	2.3
Receiving Yards	422	307
Rec Yds/Game	24.8	25.6
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	70	42
Target Share/Game	4.1	3.5
Age	30	30
Experience	7 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Mark Andrews holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.3 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 Mark Andrews or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mark Andrews has the edge at 6.3 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 Mark Andrews and Mike Gesicki average in 2025?▾

Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Mark Andrews and Mike Gesicki's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mark Andrews or Mike Gesicki a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews outscored Mike Gesicki by 1.6 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.