Who should I start in Week 5, Jake Ferguson or Mike Gesicki?

Jake Ferguson. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE17 (range #10–#22) and Mike Gesicki at TE19 (range #10–#27). Projections: 8.7 vs 8.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or Mike Gesicki?

Jake Ferguson. Rest-of-season consensus: Jake Ferguson TE18 (range #13–#23) vs Mike Gesicki TE26 (range #20–#33). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jake Ferguson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jake Ferguson for Mike Gesicki?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #128 overall and Mike Gesicki #179, so Jake Ferguson 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.

Jake Ferguson 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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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This week: Jake Ferguson
Rest of season: Jake Ferguson — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: Jake Ferguson

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Jake Ferguson	Mike Gesicki
Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank Jake Ferguson ahead · 1 rank Mike Gesicki ahead	TE18#13–#23edge	TE26#20–#33
Week 5	TE17#10–#22edge	TE19#10–#27
Week 5 projection (PPR)	8.7	8.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #128 overalledge	5 #179 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-4 ranks · -22 val	+122 ranks · +197 val
Rostered	78%	30%
Bye	14	6
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Jake Ferguson or Mike Gesicki?: Jake Ferguson. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE17 (range #10–#22) and Mike Gesicki at TE19 (range #10–#27). Projections: 8.7 vs 8.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or Mike Gesicki?: Jake Ferguson. Rest-of-season consensus: Jake Ferguson TE18 (range #13–#23) vs Mike Gesicki TE26 (range #20–#33). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jake Ferguson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jake Ferguson for Mike Gesicki?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #128 overall and Mike Gesicki #179, so Jake Ferguson 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.