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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mike Gesicki vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.5 PPG to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Taysom Hill and Mike Gesicki are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TECincinnati Bengals#36

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TENew Orleans Saints#99PPG LEADER

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Mike Gesicki

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

4.7 PPG5.5 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mike Gesicki is producing at 21% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Mike Gesicki carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mike Gesicki vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Mike Gesicki and Taysom Hill is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.8 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 PPG with the Cincinnati Bengals across 12 games, and Taysom Hill posted 5.5 with the New Orleans Saints in 14.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Mike Gesicki had 28 catches for 307 yards; Taysom Hill posted 18 for 195. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Mike Gesicki has his bye in Week 6, and Taysom Hill rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Mike Gesicki (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Taysom Hill outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Mike Gesicki's 12. That durability gap means Taysom Hill contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mike Gesicki vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mike Gesicki	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	5.5
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	56	77
Receptions	28	18
Rec/Game	2.3	1.3
Receiving Yards	307	195
Rec Yds/Game	25.6	13.9
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	42	0
Target Share/Game	3.5	0.0
Age	30	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

5.5 PPG for Taysom Hill versus 4.7 for Mike Gesicki in 2025. The baseline favors Taysom Hill, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mike Gesicki or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Taysom Hill has the edge at 5.5 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 Mike Gesicki and Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Mike Gesicki and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mike Gesicki or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Taysom Hill outscored Mike Gesicki by 0.8 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.