Mike Gesicki Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

Production & Fantasy Finishes

Gesicki finished TE13 in total fantasy points (143.5) and TE17 in points per game (9.0) across 16 games.

He logged 83 targets (12th), 65 catches (T-8th), and 665 yards (10th), but scored just two TDs all season.

His nine top-12 weekly finishes highlighted streamable value, though limited scoring kept his ceiling in check.

Usage & Role

Gesicki played a jumbo-slot role in Cincinnati’s pass-heavy system, aligning in the slot 67.3% of the time (highest among TEs) and just 9.3% in-line.

He averaged 5.2 targets per game, but this was heavily dependent on Tee Higgins’ availability:

• With Higgins (11 games): 4.3 targets, 6.8 PPR points per game
• Without Higgins (5 games): 7.2 targets, 13.8 PPR points per game

His 12.6% target share on the season ranked 23rd at the position.

Efficiency Metrics

Gesicki’s 69.2 PFF receiving grade ranked 20th among TEs with 30+ targets.

He averaged 1.57 yards per route (13th) with an 8.0-yard average target depth (12th), showing his ability to stretch the seam.

Gesicki ranked favorably with a 79.3% catch rate (14th) and 3.4% drop rate (23rd), as well.

However, Gesicki was inefficient after the catch, posting -0.6 yards after catch over expectation and just 3.9 yards after the catch per reception (34th).

Offensive Context

Cincinnati ranked second in pass rate and first in neutral pass rate, creating big passing volume. QB Joe Burrow led the league in total pass attempts, plus red-zone and end-zone passes.

Injury History

Gesicki played in all 17 games in 2024. He hasn’t missed a game due to injury since 2020.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Gesicki projects as the Bengals' top receiving TE but will remain a tertiary option behind WRs Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

TEs Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson are mainly blockers in multi-TE sets.

Promising second-year TE Erick All is expected to miss all of the 2025 season after re-tearing his right ACL in November.

Supporting Cast

QB Joe Burrow is coming off a career year, and the Bengals will continue to be one of the league’s pass-heaviest offenses.

RB Chase Brown, WR Ja’Marr Chase, and WR Tee Higgins will keep their roles.

The offensive line remains a concern, but the Bengals bring back their starting five from last season, including LT Orlando Brown Jr. and second-year RT Amarius Mims. Cordell Volson, Ted Karras, and Cody Ford complete the interior.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

HC Zac Taylor’s system ranked top two in pass rate and pace last year.

That could mean good things for Gesicki if Higgins or Chase miss time with injury.