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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Mike Gesicki vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Trey McBride outscored Mike Gesicki by 10.2 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Trey McBride is the clear pick. Mike Gesicki profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TECincinnati Bengals#36

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Mike Gesicki

Trey McBride

Head to Head

4.7 PPG14.9 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mike Gesicki is producing at 21% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mike Gesicki vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals) averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Mike Gesicki (Cincinnati Bengals, 4.7 PPG) by 10.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

That 10.2-point weekly advantage for Trey McBride is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 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 Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Mike Gesicki is off Week 10 and Trey McBride Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Trey McBride is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mike Gesicki is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Mike Gesicki (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 173 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mike Gesicki's 12. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Trey McBride is 4 years younger than Mike Gesicki (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGesickiMcBride

PPG (Half-PPR)4.714.9

Games Played1217

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)56253

Receptions28126

Rec/Game2.37.4

Receiving Yards3071,239

Rec Yds/Game25.672.9

Receiving TDs211

Targets42169

Target Share/Game3.59.9

Age3026

Experience7 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 10.2 points per game above Mike Gesicki's 4.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mike Gesicki or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 10.2 points per game.

When are Mike Gesicki and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 10, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mike Gesicki or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Mike Gesicki by 10.2 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.