The Cincinnati Bengals will host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Mike Gesicki.
Is Mike Gesicki Playing in Week 15?
Gesicki is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bengals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Gesicki in Week 15?
Mike Gesicki made a sneaky great catch against the Bills in the snow last week, where he had a hand between him and the ball, yet controlled it all the way to the ground for his first score of the season.
The idea of Gesicki is sound for fantasy purposes: he plays for a pass-happy offense that almost never asks him to block. It’s a good set-up, but with him accounting for just 16 of 41 TE routes last week, it’s hard to get too excited.
If you want to stream him in and are using this offense as the excuse, I’m not going to fight you on it. The position is largely a wasteland once you get past the first few tiers, and we have plenty of data points when it comes to the league labeling Gesicki as a receiver trapped in a tight end’s body.
That said, his mean production isn’t going to be much better than the names on your wire. Gesicki turned 10 targets into 54 yards in his first two weeks back after missing more than a month, production that included a week against these Ravens.
If you’re stuck, this is a bailout option, not a cheat code that you can count on to repeat his success.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Gesicki’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Gesicki is projected to score 6.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Gesicki to have 3 receptions for 30 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Ravens at Bengals
The forecast for kickoff is 16 degrees Fahrenheit with 9 mph winds. Cold conditions could affect ball handling and passing accuracy.
