Juwan JohnsonorMike 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 Juwan Johnson, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Mike Gesicki, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Las Vegas Raiders have allowed 24% fewer fantasy points to TEs than average. The Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed 11% more fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | Juwan JohnsonTE, NO, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET | Mike GesickiTE, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| PPR projection | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Standard projection | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Rank this week | TE15 | TE14 |
| Matchup | vs LV | at PIT |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 10.8 | 16.3 |
| Last season per game | 8.3 | 4.7 |
| Snap share, last game | 53% | 33% |
| Trade value | — | — |