Mike Gesicki or Oronde Gadsden II?

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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The lean

  • This week: even on the consensus
  • Rest of season: Oronde Gadsden II — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Mike GesickiOronde Gadsden II
Rest of season
1 of 7 experts rank Mike Gesicki ahead · 6 rank Oronde Gadsden II ahead
TE26#20–#33TE21#18–#25edge
Week 5TE19#10–#27TE19#12–#26
Week 5 projection (PPR)8.18.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #179 overall6 #150 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+122 ranks · +197 val+91 ranks · +217 val
Rostered30%13%
Bye67
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Mike Gesicki or Oronde Gadsden II?
It is a coin flip on the consensus: Mike Gesicki is TE19 (range #10–#27) and Oronde Gadsden II is TE19 (range #12–#26) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Mike Gesicki or Oronde Gadsden II?
Oronde Gadsden II. Rest-of-season consensus: Mike Gesicki TE26 (range #20–#33) vs Oronde Gadsden II TE21 (range #18–#25). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Oronde Gadsden II ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Mike Gesicki for Oronde Gadsden II?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mike Gesicki is ranked #179 overall and Oronde Gadsden II #150, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.