THE ALTERNATIVE
Mike Gesicki
TE · CINStats & schedule ›7.0FF projected
↑ +0.6 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Mike Gesicki or Treylon Burks this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Treylon Burks
Week 8 · PPR
Treylon Burks averaged 4.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 3.3 for Mike Gesicki. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Treylon Burks: 7.6 versus 7.5 FP per game. Treylon Burks receives the better positional matchup adjustment (8.75% versus -5%).
Forecast updated · PPR
vs TENRESEARCH PICK
Treylon Burks
WR · WASStats & schedule ›7.5FF projected
↓ -1.5 vs ESPN
vs PHISun 8:20 PM ET
Mike Gesicki
FF7.0 FP
Boosted Trees7.7 FP
Workload5.1 FP
Monte Carlo5.0 FP
- Recent scoring average: 7.5 FP.
- The TEN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.5 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Erick All Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.3 targets per game.
Treylon Burks
FF7.5 FP
Boosted Trees8.4 FP
Workload7.7 FP
Monte Carlo7.5 FP
- Recent scoring average: 7.6 FP.
- The PHI defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 8.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 4.2 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Marcus Mariota; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.7 targets per game.
Mike Gesicki
Fortified7.0
ESPN6.4
Sleeper8.1
FantasyPros7.6
Mike Gesicki faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.
Treylon Burks
Fortified7.5
ESPN8.9
Sleeper5.2
FantasyPros6.4
Treylon Burks faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.
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