Mike Gesicki or Theo Johnson?

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 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Mike Gesicki
  • Rest of season: Mike Gesicki — 5 of 5 experts
  • Trade value: Mike Gesicki

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Mike GesickiTheo Johnson
Rest of season
5 of 5 experts rank Mike Gesicki ahead · 0 rank Theo Johnson ahead
TE25#22–#31edgeTE41#38–#45
Week 5TE19#10–#27edgeTE40#34–#50
Week 5 projection (PPR)8.1edge3.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #179 overalledge3 #287 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+121 ranks · +196 val+40 ranks · +38 val
Rostered30%2%
Bye68
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 Theo Johnson?
Mike Gesicki. This week's consensus has Mike Gesicki at TE19 (range #10–#27) and Theo Johnson at TE40 (range #34–#50). Projections: 8.1 vs 3.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Mike Gesicki or Theo Johnson?
Mike Gesicki. Rest-of-season consensus: Mike Gesicki TE25 (range #22–#31) vs Theo Johnson TE41 (range #38–#45). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Gesicki ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Mike Gesicki for Theo Johnson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mike Gesicki is ranked #179 overall and Theo Johnson #287, so Mike Gesicki 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.