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

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Gesicki

+1.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Mike Gesicki over Tez Johnson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 6.1 projected points versus 4.4.

Mike Gesicki: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against TEN.
Tez Johnson: 6.8 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

Tez Johnson

WR · TBStats & schedule

4.4FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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%.

Tez Johnson

Fortified4.4

ESPN4.3

Sleeper3.3

FantasyPros3.7

Tez Johnson faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.8 fantasy points.

Mike Gesicki projects for 6.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.7 more than Tez Johnson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.