Brock Bowers or Mike Gesicki?
Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 10 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Brock Bowers
- Rest of season: Brock Bowers — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Brock Bowers
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brock Bowers | Mike Gesicki | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 0 rank Mike Gesicki ahead | TE2#1–#2edge | TE26#20–#33 |
| Week 5 | TE2#1–#2edge | TE13#7–#22 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 16.4edge | 8.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 24 #31 overalledge | 5 #179 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -65 val | +122 ranks · +197 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 30% |
| Bye | 13 | 6 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Brock Bowers or Mike Gesicki?
- Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE2 (range #1–#2) and Mike Gesicki at TE13 (range #7–#22). Projections: 16.4 vs 8.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Mike Gesicki?
- Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#2) vs Mike Gesicki TE26 (range #20–#33). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brock Bowers for Mike Gesicki?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #31 overall and Mike Gesicki #179, so Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.