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. Hockenson4 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 GesickiT.J. Hockenson
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Mike Gesicki ahead · 4 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead
TE32#28–#34TE21#19–#24edge
Week 3TE23#22–#25edgeTE24#20–#25
Week 3 projection (PPR)6.88.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)3 #300 overall5 #182 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-1 ranks · -1 val-3 ranks · -8 val
Rostered17%46%
Bye66
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 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.