Darren Waller or Mike GesickiWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darren Waller is a Miami Dolphins tight end who averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025. Mike Gesicki is a Cincinnati Bengals tight end who averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEMiami Dolphins#8 TE

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TECincinnati Bengals#36 TE

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Mike Gesicki: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	4.7
Games Played	8	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	56
Receptions	24	28
Rec/Game	3.0	2.3
Receiving Yards	283	307
Rec Yds/Game	35.4	25.6
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	34	42
Target Share/Game	4.3	3.5
Age	34	31
Experience	10 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and Mike Gesicki is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7.

Should I draft Darren Waller or Mike Gesicki in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025, and Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 across 12. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Darren Waller and Mike Gesicki average in 2025?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

Do Darren Waller and Mike Gesicki share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Darren Waller and Mike Gesicki share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.