Michael Mayer 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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Mike Gesicki- Higher projection: 105 vs 81 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 299 vs 300
Michael Mayer and Mike Gesicki are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Mike Gesicki holds the edge in expert consensus (TE35 to TE36). The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Mike Gesicki at 105 PPR points (6.2 per game) versus Michael Mayer at 81.
Last season Michael Mayer carried the heavier workload (57% snap share, 50 touches to Mike Gesicki's 42), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Michael Mayer is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Mike Gesicki is the narrow pick on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Mayer | Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 81 | 105 |
| Points / game | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Games played | 13 | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #300 | #299 |
| Positional rank | TE37 | TE40 |
| Snap share | 57% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 7 |
| Age | 25 | 30 |
| Bye week | 13 | 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: Michael Mayer or Mike Gesicki.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Michael Mayer or Mike Gesicki in 2026?
Mike Gesicki is a slight lean over Michael Mayer for 2026, on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Who is projected to score more, Michael Mayer or Mike Gesicki?
Mike Gesicki carries the higher 2026 projection at 105 PPR points (6.2 per game), compared with 81 for Michael Mayer.
Who is ranked higher, Michael Mayer or Mike Gesicki?
Expert consensus ranks Mike Gesicki (TE35) ahead of Michael Mayer (TE36) for 2026.
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