Michael Mayer · Mike Gesicki · 2026 week 2

Michael Mayer or Mike Gesicki?

Wondering who you should start this week — Michael Mayer 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 2.2 PPR points clear of Michael Mayer in week 2, drawing HOU — the 6th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Michael Mayer	@ LAC	3.5	5th · soft	9.2	159	healthy
Mike Gesicki START	@ HOU	5.7	6th · soft	18.8	45	healthy

TEs vs LAC recently: Trey McBride 15.5 pts (W1).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 159 against 45 (a 72% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Mayer gets the most. Momentum: Michael Mayer +159 and Mike Gesicki +45 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.