Mason Taylor vs Mike Gesicki: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Mason Taylor finished the 2025 season at 5.1 PPG over 13 games with the New York Jets, while Mike Gesicki clocked in at 4.4 across 13 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals. A 0.7-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Mason Taylor is the volume tight end in this matchup with 44 receptions for 369 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 Mason Taylor, but the floor gap is real.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 12 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
