Mike Gesicki vs Noah Fant: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Mike Gesicki finished the 2025 season at 4.4 PPG over 13 games with the Cincinnati Bengals, while Noah Fant clocked in at 3.9 across 15 appearances for the New Orleans Saints. A 0.5-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.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Mike Gesicki had 28 catches for 307 yards; Noah Fant posted 34 for 288. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
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.
