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Should I start Mike Gesicki or Ollie Gordon II this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ollie Gordon II

+5.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ollie Gordon II over Mike Gesicki for Week 8 Standard: 11.5 projected points versus 5.8.

  • Mike Gesicki: 8.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ollie Gordon II: 15.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ollie Gordon II
Why this pick?

Ollie Gordon II

Fortified11.5
ESPN10.2
Sleeper11.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ollie Gordon II faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 15.4 fantasy points.

Mike Gesicki

Fortified5.8
ESPN4.7
Sleeper5.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Mike Gesicki faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.2 fantasy points.

Ollie Gordon II projects for 11.5 points in standard scoring, 5.7 more than Mike Gesicki. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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