Should I start Mike Gesicki or Tank Dell this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Gesicki

+6.1 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Mike Gesicki over Tank Dell for Week 8 Half-PPR: 6.1 projected points versus 0.0.

Mike Gesicki: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against TEN.
Tank Dell: BYE; 5.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Mike Gesicki

TE · CINStats & schedule

6.1FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

vs TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tank Dell

WR · HOUStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

BYE

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Why this pick?

Mike Gesicki

Fortified6.1

ESPN5.3

Sleeper6.7

FantasyPros6.3

Mike Gesicki faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Tank Dell

Fortified0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.0

Recent scoring average: 5.0 fantasy points. BYE

Tank Dell is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Mike Gesicki has a scheduled game and projects for 6.1 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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