Mike Gesicki vs Hunter Henry
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Hunter Henry this week: Mike Gesicki is on bye in Week 6.
Hunter Henry gets NYJ, the 12th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week, projecting 8.4 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Mike Gesicki, and it isn't close: 21.1 points of value over replacement separate them (-31.3 vs -52.4).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Mike GesickiCIN | Hunter HenryNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | Bye | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 0.0 | 8.4 | Henry +8.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | - | #12 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 161.4 | 140.4 | Gesicki +21.1 pts |
| Points per game | 9.5 | 8.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -31.3 | -52.4 | Gesicki +21.1 |
| Overall rank | #112 | #133 | Gesicki by 21 |
| Position rank | TE16 | TE19 | |
| Market ADP | - | 154.5 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 11 |
Should I start Mike Gesicki or Hunter Henry in Week 6?
Start Hunter Henry this week: Mike Gesicki is on bye in Week 6.
Should I draft Mike Gesicki or Hunter Henry in 2026 fantasy football?
Mike Gesicki. He projects 161.4 fantasy points with -31.3 value over replacement, vs 140.4 points and -52.4 for Hunter Henry (TE, PPR).