Gesicki (hamstring) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. Gesicki didn't practice Wednesday, so the tight end's activity a day later -- albeit in a capped fashion -- has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. However, he'll presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Team
Cincinnati Bengals
Birthdate
10/3/1995 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'6", 245 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 2; Pk (MIA)
Birthplace
Lakewood Township, NJ, USA
Position
TE
College
Penn State
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Cincinnati Bengals
2024-Present
(1 season)
New England Patriots
2023-2024
(1 season)
Miami Dolphins
2018-2023
(5 seasons)
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DraftKings points 7.7FanDuel Points 6.3REC 2.9REC YDS 35.5LNG 16.7TD 0.2CBSS fantasy points 4.8ESPN fantasy points 4.8Yahoo fantasy points 6.3
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Full season projectionsREC 34.0REC YDS 326.0LNG 16.0
Gesicki (hamstring) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. Gesicki didn't practice Wednesday, so the tight end's activity a day later -- albeit in a capped fashion -- has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. However, he'll presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
Gesicki (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. Gesicki was on the field for 29 of the Bengals' 67 snaps on offense in this past Sunday's 41-38 overtime loss to the Ravens, en route to catching both of his targets for 31 yards. After logging 18 targets in his first three games this season, the veteran TE has seen just three over his last two outings, with the presence of rookie Erick All (14 catches -- on 14 targets -- for 92 yards in his last four contests) having started to hamper Gesicki's fantasy upside.
Gesicki secured both of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Ravens. Gesicki played 29 of the Bengals' 67 offensive snaps Sunday while rookie tight end Erick All was on the field for 35 snaps. This marks the second-straight week in which the rookie played more snaps than Gesicki. The 29-year-old veteran could continue to see his role diminish with the emergence of All, limiting his fantasy upside. Gesicki remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 6 matchup with the Giants.
Gesicki caught his lone target for minus-9 yards in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Panthers. Gesicki had his worst statistical game of the young season Sunday, tallying season lows in targets, catches and yards. In addition, the 28-year-old tight end saw his lowest offensive snap share in Week 4, playing 32 percent of snaps while rookie Erick All played 60 percent of snaps. Though one game should not lead to panic, the emergence of All could result in a reduced number of opportunities for Gesicki. Nonetheless, the veteran will look to bounce back in a Week 5 matchup against the Ravens.
Gesicki caught four of his five targets for 47 yards in Monday's 38-33 loss to the Commanders. Gesicki continued to be involved Monday and was one of five Cincinnati pass catchers to draw at least five targets. The veteran tight end has now seen at least four targets in each of the first three games. Gesicki also led all Cincinnati tight ends in playing time, logging 31 of the team's offensive snaps while Drew Sample played 25 and Erick All played 21. The 28-year-old has produced a respectable 14-156-0 receiving line through three games, but he may not make for a comfortable option in fantasy lineups until he secures a greater share of the snaps at tight end.
Gesicki (calf) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's contest against the Commanders, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. Gesicki was a full participant in Saturday's practice, clearing the way for the tight end to play Monday. The 28-year-old was a revelation in Week 2, recording seven receptions on nine targets for 91 yards in the loss, but that workload could shift with the return of wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring), who will be making his season debut Monday.
Gesicki (calf) remained limited in practice Friday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. Gesicki has logged back-to-back limited sessions as the Bengals prepare to face the Commanders on Monday. He'll look to raise his participation and avoid Saturday's injury report altogether, which would be a relief for Gesicki's fantasy managers, as alternatives will be limited for those relying on Gesicki to fill a lineup spot Monday.
Gesicki (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. Gesicki is nursing a calf injury heading into a Monday night matchup against the Commanders, but it's encouraging to see him practicing in at least a limited fashion. The tight end has drawn 13 targets in his two games wearing a Bengals uniform, highlighted by a 7-91-0 performance Week 2 against the Chiefs. It's worth noting though that if Tee Higgins (hamstring), who was also limited in practice Thursday, manages to return Week 3, he could eat into Gesicki's target opportunities.
Gesicki hauled in seven of nine targets for 91 yards in Sunday's 26-25 loss to the Chiefs. Gesicki rebounded from a lackluster Week 1 performance to provide faithful managers with a strong receiving line against a tough defensive unit. The newly-signed tight end could wind up being a great fit as an auxiliary option for superstar QB Joe Burrow as this offense continues to progress following a tumultuous offseason. Gesicki remains a mid-range option in fantasy heading into a matchup against the Commanders on Monday Night Football.