Dawson Knox · Mike Gesicki · 2026 week 1

Dawson Knox or Mike Gesicki?

Start Mike GesickiMike Gesicki projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Dawson Knox in week 1, drawing TB — the 7th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Dawson Knox @ HOU 4.9 21st 6.8 – healthy
Mike Gesicki START vs TB 6.4 7th · soft 7.5 – healthy

TEs vs HOU recently: Brock Bowers 9.3 pts (W16) · Oronde Gadsden 9.2 pts (W17) · Tyler Warren 2.6 pts (W18).

TEs vs TB recently: Ja'Tavion Sanders 6.9 pts (W16) · Greg Dulcich 11.1 pts (W17) · Tommy Tremble 9.8 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.