Jake Ferguson vs Mike Gesicki
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Jake Ferguson this week: Mike Gesicki is on bye in Week 6.
Jake Ferguson gets GB, the 5th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week, projecting 10.4 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jake Ferguson by 4.1 points of value over replacement (-27.2 vs -31.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Jake FergusonDAL | Mike GesickiCIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | GB | Bye | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 10.4 | 0.0 | Ferguson +10.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #5 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 165.6 | 161.4 | Ferguson +4.1 pts |
| Points per game | 9.7 | 9.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -27.2 | -31.3 | Ferguson +4.1 |
| Overall rank | #108 | #112 | Ferguson by 4 |
| Position rank | TE14 | TE16 | |
| Market ADP | 137.4 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | - | |
| Bye week | 14 | 6 |
Should I start Jake Ferguson or Mike Gesicki in Week 6?
Start Jake Ferguson this week: Mike Gesicki is on bye in Week 6.
Should I draft Jake Ferguson or Mike Gesicki in 2026 fantasy football?
Jake Ferguson. He projects 165.6 fantasy points with -27.2 value over replacement, vs 161.4 points and -31.3 for Mike Gesicki (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.