Marlin Klein · Mike Gesicki · 2026 week 3

Marlin Klein or Mike Gesicki?

Wondering who you should start this week — Marlin Klein 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 4.7 PPR points clear of Marlin Klein in week 3, drawing PIT — the 18th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Marlin Klein @ IND 1.8 5th · soft 2.6 – healthy
Mike Gesicki START @ PIT 6.5 18th 18.8 34 healthy

TEs vs IND recently: Mark Andrews 4.9 pts (W1) · Travis Kelce 16.1 pts (W2).

TEs vs PIT recently: Hunter Henry 4 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Mike Gesicki carries the higher trade value — 34 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.