Brenton Strange · Mike Gesicki · 2026 week 2

Brenton Strange or Mike Gesicki?

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

Start Brenton StrangeBrenton Strange projects 2.2 PPR points clear of Mike Gesicki in week 2, drawing DEN — the 16th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brenton Strange START @ DEN 7.9 16th 10.3 180 healthy
Mike Gesicki @ HOU 5.7 6th · soft 18.8 84 healthy

TEs vs DEN recently: Travis Kelce 7.1 pts (W1).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Brenton Strange carries the higher trade value — 180 against 84 (a 53% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brenton Strange gets the most. Momentum: Brenton Strange -97 and Mike Gesicki +84 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.