Isaiah LikelyorMike Gesicki?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start Mike Gesicki
This one is close: Mike Gesicki projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Isaiah Likely, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Mike Gesicki, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Tennessee Titans have been about average against TEs. The Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed 11% more fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | Isaiah LikelyTE, NYG, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Mike GesickiTE, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| PPR projection | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Standard projection | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Rank this week | TE16 | TE14 |
| Matchup | vs TEN | at PIT |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 14.8 | 16.3 |
| Last season per game | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Snap share, last game | 69% | 33% |
| Trade value | — | — |