Mike Gesicki or T.J. Hockenson?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Mike Gesicki
- Rest of season: T.J. Hockenson — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: T.J. Hockenson
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Mike Gesicki | T.J. Hockenson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Mike Gesicki ahead · 4 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead | TE32#28–#34 | TE21#19–#24edge |
| Week 3 | TE23#22–#25edge | TE24#20–#25 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 6.8 | 8.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #300 overall | 5 #182 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -1 val | -3 ranks · -8 val |
| Rostered | 17% | 46% |
| Bye | 6 | 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 3, Mike Gesicki or T.J. Hockenson?
- Mike Gesicki. This week's consensus has Mike Gesicki at TE23 (range #22–#25) and T.J. Hockenson at TE24 (range #20–#25). Projections: 6.8 vs 8.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Mike Gesicki or T.J. Hockenson?
- T.J. Hockenson. Rest-of-season consensus: Mike Gesicki TE32 (range #28–#34) vs T.J. Hockenson TE21 (range #19–#24). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have T.J. Hockenson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Mike Gesicki for T.J. Hockenson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mike Gesicki is ranked #300 overall and T.J. Hockenson #182, so T.J. Hockenson 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.