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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mike Gesicki vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.5 PPG to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Conklin is the better play on a neutral week. 7.5 PPG with 525 yards gives a reliable baseline. Mike Gesicki at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyler Conklin higher, but do not fade Mike Gesicki entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TECincinnati Bengals#36

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TENew York Jets#99PPG LEADER

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Mike Gesicki

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

4.7 PPG7.5 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Tyler Conklin: 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 Tyler Conklin at 34%. That ranking gap means Mike Gesicki carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mike Gesicki vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Mike Gesicki and Tyler Conklin for your lineup, you are not alone. Mike Gesicki finished the 2025 season at 4.7 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (12 games), and Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 for the New York Jets (17 games).

That 2.8-point weekly advantage for Tyler Conklin is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Tyler Conklin is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 525 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 Tyler Conklin, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Mike Gesicki is off Week 6 and Tyler Conklin Week 12. 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: Mike Gesicki (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Conklin outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mike Gesicki's 12. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Conklin scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Conklin saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mike Gesicki vs Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mike Gesicki	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	7.5
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	56	128
Receptions	28	50
Rec/Game	2.3	2.9
Receiving Yards	307	525
Rec Yds/Game	25.6	30.9
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	42	65
Target Share/Game	3.5	3.8
Age	30	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyler Conklin at 7.5 PPG, 2.8 points per game above Mike Gesicki's 4.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mike Gesicki or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Conklin has the edge at 7.5 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 Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Mike Gesicki and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mike Gesicki or Tyler Conklin a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Conklin outscored Mike Gesicki by 2.8 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.