Austin Hooper · Mike Gesicki · 2026 week 2

Austin Hooper or Mike Gesicki?

Wondering who you should start this week — Austin Hooper or Mike Gesicki? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Mike GesickiMike Gesicki projects 3.4 PPR points clear of Austin Hooper in week 2, drawing HOU — the 6th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Austin Hooper vs CAR 2.3 11th – – healthy
Mike Gesicki START @ HOU 5.7 6th · soft 18.8 27 healthy

TEs vs CAR recently: Cole Kmet 9.5 pts (W1).

TEs vs HOU recently: Dalton Kincaid 13 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Mike Gesicki carries the higher trade value — 27 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Mike Gesicki gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.