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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Mike Gesicki vs Tucker Kraft

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Tucker Kraft outscored Mike Gesicki by 7.9 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Tucker Kraft 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

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Mike Gesicki

Tucker Kraft

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4.7 PPG12.6 PPG

12 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mike Gesicki is producing at 21% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mike Gesicki vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Tucker Kraft (Green Bay Packers) averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games in 2025, outscoring Mike Gesicki (Cincinnati Bengals, 4.7 PPG) by 7.9 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 7.9 points favors Tucker Kraft, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Mike Gesicki had 28 catches for 307 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Mike Gesicki is off Week 10 and Tucker Kraft Week 5. 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

Tucker Kraft 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. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 134 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mike Gesicki played 12 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Mike Gesicki contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tucker Kraft saw 44 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Tucker Kraft is 5 years younger than Mike Gesicki (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGesickiKraft

PPG (Half-PPR)4.712.6

Games Played128

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)56101

Receptions2832

Rec/Game2.34.0

Receiving Yards307489

Rec Yds/Game25.661.1

Receiving TDs26

Targets4244

Target Share/Game3.55.5

Age3025

Experience7 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 5

Summary

12.6 PPG for Tucker Kraft versus 4.7 for Mike Gesicki in 2025. The baseline favors Tucker Kraft, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mike Gesicki or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 7.9 points per game.

When are Mike Gesicki and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 10, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mike Gesicki or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Mike Gesicki by 7.9 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.