Colby Parkinson vs Mike Gesicki
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Colby Parkinson- Experts agree: consensus rank 263 vs 299
- More points per game: 8.7 vs 5.4
- More opportunity: 59% snap share, 20 red-zone touches
Mike Gesicki carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Colby Parkinson and Mike Gesicki are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Colby Parkinson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE32 to TE35). The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Mike Gesicki at 105 PPR points (6.2 per game) versus Colby Parkinson at 76.
Last season Colby Parkinson carried the heavier workload (59% snap share, 56 touches to Mike Gesicki's 42), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Colby Parkinson is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Colby Parkinson is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, the bigger workload and more room to grow. Mike Gesicki carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Parkinson | Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 76 | 105 |
| Points / game | 8.7 | 5.4 |
| Games played | 15 | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #263 | #299 |
| ADP | 251 | - |
| Positional rank | TE17 | TE40 |
| Snap share | 59% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 7 |
| Age | 27 | 30 |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki in 2026?
Colby Parkinson is a clear call over Mike Gesicki for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, the bigger workload and more room to grow. Mike Gesicki carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki?
Mike Gesicki carries the higher 2026 projection at 105 PPR points (6.2 per game), compared with 76 for Colby Parkinson.
Who is ranked higher, Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki?
Expert consensus ranks Colby Parkinson (TE32) ahead of Mike Gesicki (TE35) for 2026.
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