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Mike Gesicki or Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Mike Gesicki

Mike Gesicki

TE • Cincinnati Bengals CIN
Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

RB • Washington Commanders WAS
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Gesicki over Croskey-Merritt

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Gesicki ... 47.62%

BOTH ... 21.43%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.9
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.3 36 0.3 8.9
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
Outlook Mike Gesicki

Mike Gesicki at Miami: Revenge Matchup Spotlights Red-Zone Upside

Operating as Cincinnati's primary receiving tight end despite being listed behind Drew Sample on the depth chart, Gesicki has emerged as a trusted weapon for Joe Burrow. Over the last two weeks, he has hauled in six of eight targets for 77 yards and found the end zone in consecutive contests. His recent surge has caused his fantasy roster rate to climb above 50%, reflecting growing confidence in his role.

Facing his former team in Miami, Gesicki steps into an appealing matchup against an 0-4 Dolphins squad. Our weekly projection lands him at 8.5 fantasy points on approximately three catches for 34 yards. While Cincinnati's offense features elite perimeter weapons, Gesicki's dependable red-zone involvement keeps him firmly in play as a viable streaming option.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 16 hrs ago
Latest News Mike Gesicki
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Croskey-Merritt over Gesicki

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Croskey-Merritt ... 4.76%

BOTH ... 21.43%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.81
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
13.25 40.89 0.3 1.11 8.79 0 8.81
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Outlook Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs. Giants — Lead Role Faces Tough Efficiency Test

Croskey-Merritt continues to operate as Washington's primary early-down runner ahead of Rachaad White, but efficiency remains a concern after averaging just 2.8 yards per carry across 56 attempts through four games. With veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs ruled out with a hamstring injury, Washington could lean more into the ground game.

With moderate rain in the forecast, conditions favor a run-heavy approach against a divisional rival. Our weekly projection targets around 13 carries for 41 rushing yards with minimal target volume. Started in roughly 23% of fantasy leagues, he profiles as a volume-based flex option who requires a touchdown to deliver strong value.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 16 hrs ago
Latest News Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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Performance Mike Gesicki
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34013.3181
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
67712.8252
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
9151.702350
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
28511.803420
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Mike Gesicki
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jacory Croskey-Merritt
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Mike Gesicki
OWN
51%
+32.96 compared to last week
START
30%
+26.44 compared to last week
OWN/START Jacory Croskey-Merritt
OWN
83%
-8.66 compared to last week
START
22%
-12.19 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Mike Gesicki
19th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jacory Croskey-Merritt
31st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Mike Gesicki

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 19th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 33.50 total points (8.38 avg).
  • Currently 14.9 points behind the leader: George Kittle
  • He is doing better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.5 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 25 in receptions and is currently ranked 25th among TE.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 25th among TE.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 17th among TE.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 155 and 14.09 YPC and is currently ranked 14th among TE.
  • Top 3 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 3rd among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +5, Rec Yards: +109 Rec TDs: +3,
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 575, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Jacory Croskey-Merritt

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 31st among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 25.70 total points (6.43 avg).
  • Currently 72.4 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.8 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 39th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 38th among RB.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 42nd among RB.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 30th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 56 (14.00 per game) and is currently ranked 18th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 157 (39.25 per game) and is currently ranked 31st among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 26th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -15, Rush AVG: -3.1 Rush TDs: -1, Receptions: +2, Rec Yards: +25 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 185, RUSH YDS: 800, RUSH TDS: 8, REC: 12, REC YDS: 90, REC TDS: 0
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Mike Gesicki

No Injury Reported

Injury Jacory Croskey-Merritt

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Mike Gesicki

Week 5
Cincinnati Bengals @ Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.25344.0033402.97
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 7.00 total points (1.75 avg).
  • Currently 41 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 16th in rush defense with 436 (109.00 per game).
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 940 (235.00 per game).
  • Top 22 in points against with 25.25 per game and currently ranked 21st among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -49.25, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -4, INTs: +3, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -4.25,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Matchups Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Week 5
Washington Commanders VS New York Giants

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.75321.2586313.82
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 9th with 29.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 19 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is doing better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.8 PPG. If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 321.25 per game and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 8 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 15th in rush defense with 436 (109.00 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 849 (212.25 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 6 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 19.75 per game and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -87, Turnovers: +5 Sacks: -7, INTs: +3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -5.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 11, TDS: 4, PA/G: 27.4, YDS/G: 382
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Mike Gesicki
12.19
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jacory Croskey-Merritt
14.82
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Mike Gesicki
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2018 MIA 14 32 22 202 9.2 0 0 0 0 0
2019 MIA 15 90 51 570 11.2 5 0 0 0 0
2020 MIA 15 85 53 703 13.3 6 0 0 0 0
2021 MIA 16 111 73 780 10.7 2 0 0 0 0
2022 MIA 16 52 32 362 11.3 5 0 0 0 0
2023 NE 15 44 29 244 8.4 2 0 0 0 0
2024 CIN 16 83 65 665 10.2 2 0 0 0 0
2025 CIN 13 48 32 342 10.7 2 0 0 0 0
2026 CIN 3 15 11 155 14.1 3 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 14 68 50 698 14.1 14 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 58 42 417 9.9 2 0 0 0 0
Totals 126 566 370 4038 10.9 28 0 0 0 0
Career Jacory Croskey-Merritt
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2025 WAS 16 175 805 4.6 8 13 9 68 7.6 0
2026 WAS 4 56 157 2.8 1 7 5 40 8.0 0
ON PACE 18 252 707 2.8 5 32 23 180 8.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 88 403 4.6 4 7 5 34 7.6 0
Totals 21 231 962 4.2 9 20 14 108 7.7 0
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