Should I start Mike Gesicki or Will Mallory this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Gesicki

+4.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Mike Gesicki over Will Mallory for Week 8 Standard: 5.1 projected points versus 0.6.

Mike Gesicki: 6.5 FP recent scoring average.
Will Mallory: 1.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Mike Gesicki

TE · CINStats & schedule

5.1FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

vs TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Will Mallory

TE · INDStats & schedule

0.6FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at JAC

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Mike Gesicki

Fortified5.1

ESPN4.3

Sleeper5.4

FantasyPros5.1

Mike Gesicki faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.5 fantasy points.

Will Mallory

Fortified0.6

ESPN0.9

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros0.7

Will Mallory faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points.

Mike Gesicki projects for 5.1 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Will Mallory. 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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Scoring & lineup notes

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.