Hayden Hurst or Mike GesickiWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hayden Hurst is a Los Angeles Chargers tight end who averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game across 14 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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TELos Angeles Chargers

Hayden Hurst

PPG

3.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

238

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TECincinnati Bengals#36 TE

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hayden Hurst vs Mike Gesicki: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hayden Hurst	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.7	4.7
Games Played	14	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	52	56
Receptions	25	28
Rec/Game	1.8	2.3
Receiving Yards	238	307
Rec Yds/Game	17.0	25.6
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	35	42
Target Share/Game	2.5	3.5
Age	-	31
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hayden Hurst or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Hayden Hurst 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, Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7.

Should I draft Hayden Hurst or Mike Gesicki in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game across 14 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 Hayden Hurst and Mike Gesicki average in 2025?▾

Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Hayden Hurst and Mike Gesicki's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hayden Hurst (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.