Should I start Mike Gesicki or Zach Ertz this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Gesicki

+7.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Mike Gesicki over Zach Ertz for Week 7 PPR: 7.7 projected points versus 0.1.

Mike Gesicki: 10.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
Zach Ertz: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Mike Gesicki

TE · CINStats & schedule

7.7FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Zach Ertz

TE · PHIStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Mike Gesicki

Fortified7.7

ESPN7.0

Sleeper8.1

FantasyPros—

Mike Gesicki faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Zach Ertz

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Zach Ertz faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.

Mike Gesicki projects for 7.7 points in PPR scoring, 7.6 more than Zach Ertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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