Head to Head

Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Warren has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.2-PPG advantage is real (8.9 to 4.7), and Tyler Warren's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mike Gesicki is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

Want this verdict updated live on Sunday?

Track Mike Gesicki and Tyler Warren in the DraftCall app and get their updates the moment they change.

Get the App

TECincinnati Bengals#36

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEIndianapolis Colts#12PPG LEADER

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Mike Gesicki

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

4.7 PPG8.9 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mike Gesicki is producing at 21% of elite pace and Tyler Warren at 40%. That ranking gap means Tyler Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mike Gesicki vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Mike Gesicki (Cincinnati Bengals) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.7 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Tyler Warren (Indianapolis Colts) came in at 8.9 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyler Warren carries a 4.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Tyler Warren is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 817 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 Warren, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Mike Gesicki sits Week 6 while Tyler Warren is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyler Warren at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Mike Gesicki is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Mike Gesicki (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Warren outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mike Gesicki's 12. That durability gap means Tyler Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Warren scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Warren saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Tyler Warren is 6 years younger than Mike Gesicki (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mike Gesicki vs Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mike Gesicki	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	8.9
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	56	151
Receptions	28	76
Rec/Game	2.3	4.5
Receiving Yards	307	817
Rec Yds/Game	25.6	48.1
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	42	112
Target Share/Game	3.5	6.6
Age	30	24
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyler Warren holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.9 points per game. Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Mike Gesicki vs Tyler Warren

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

See everything in the app →

Launch List

Get the live verdict on Mike Gesicki vs Tyler Warren

The DraftCall app delivers live game-day verdicts on every matchup. Join the launch list and we will email you the day it goes live for the 2026 NFL season, with your direct iOS and Android install links.

We will never share your email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Warren has the edge at 8.9 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 Warren average in 2025?▾

Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

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

Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Tyler Warren outscored Mike Gesicki by 4.2 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.