Mike GesickiorPat Freiermuth?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start Pat Freiermuth
This one is close: Pat Freiermuth projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Mike Gesicki, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Pat Freiermuth, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed 11% more fantasy points to TEs than average. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 59% more fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | Mike GesickiTE, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Pat FreiermuthTE, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| PPR projection | 9.7 | 10.3 |
| Standard projection | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Rank this week | TE14 | TE13 |
| Matchup | at PIT | vs CIN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 16.3 | 9.3 |
| Last season per game | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| Snap share, last game | 33% | 66% |
| Trade value | — | — |