Mike Gesicki vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Tucker Kraft (Green Bay Packers) averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games in 2025, outscoring Mike Gesicki (Cincinnati Bengals, 4.4 PPG) by 8.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
The per-game difference of 8.2 points favors Tucker Kraft, 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.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Mike Gesicki had 28 catches for 307 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. 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 scheduling note: Mike Gesicki is off Week 12 and Tucker Kraft Week 10. 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.
