The Cincinnati Bengals will host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2. 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 2?
Gesicki is not on the injury report and 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 Mike Gesicki in Week 2?
Entering this season, Mike Gesicki signed a new deal. It didn’t really move the needle much in the fantasy space because he is what he is in Cincinnati: a wind sprint artist.
His route numbers have been off the charts in recent seasons, and that always tempts me into ranking him three spots higher than he should be or taking a DFS flier on him.
No more!
Drew Sample ran one more route than him on Sunday, and he more than doubled his raw snap count. If the Bengals are going to have some balance this season (whether that’s a Chase Brown thing or simply the best way for them to keep their defense off the field), those blocking snaps are going to be valuable – there is no such thing as “faking the run” when Gesicki is on the field.
I’ve always left the light on for Big Mike when it comes to the streaming conversation, but I’m as close as I’ve been to turning off that switch. If this weekend looks like last, he’ll officially fall out of my “I can pick up this guy and hope” tier at the position.
I respect your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Gesicki’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Gesicki is projected to score 7.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Gesicki to have 3 receptions for 31 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 2 Weather Impact: Jaguars at Bengals
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is sunny with temperatures around 87°F and winds up to 4 mph.
