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TECIN40 insightsLatest Aug 24, 2026

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NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 236th overall in DraftKings 2026 best ball rankings with a best ball score of 226.28.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026Cincy Jungle

Gesicki is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of four tight ends; the source lists him first among the tight end group with no changes expected.

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PositiveNewsAug 21, 202632BeatWriters

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3. Joe Burrow was 16-for-25 including short TD passes in a red zone period to Mike Gesicki and Tee Higgins. After practice, he discussed his mindset this season. “I’m trying to show our guys the urgency that I have and that I want us to have as an organization to go and make it happen," said Burrow. “Life is too short to keep pushing things down the road and I’m trying to instill some urgency and some intensity in everybody to go and be great every day.”

3. Joe Burrow was 16-for-25 including short TD passes in a red zone period to Mike Gesicki and Tee Higgins. After practice, he discussed his mindset this season. “I’m trying to show our guys the urgency that I have and that I want us to have as an organization to go and make it happen," said Burrow. “Life is too short to keep pushing things down the road and I’m trying to instill some urgency and some intensity in everybody to go and be great every day.”

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NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mike Gesicki had a pass intended for him in tight coverage that was intercepted by Dillon Thieneman when the ball went off his hands.

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NegativeUsageAug 20, 2026Cincy Jungle

Bengals TE Mike Gesicki was the intended receiver on the play where Burrow was intercepted during joint practice with the Bears, the same play on which Burrow was contacted by Bears defender Dayo Odeyingbo.

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NegativeUsageAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

During the Bengals-Bears joint practice, Mike Gesicki was the intended target on a play where Joe Burrow was intercepted after being held by Dayo Odeyingbo. The play indicates Gesicki remains part of the Bengals' passing game scheme.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end offers unique receiving ability from the slot; one of four established tight ends (Gesicki, Sample, Hudson, All Jr.) likely to secure roster spots ahead of Endries and Grandy in Cincinnati's crowded position battle.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki offers an established veteran role in Cincinnati's tight end room, which is crowded with Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All Jr., Tanner Hudson, and rookie Jack Endries. Gesicki is considered one of the safe tight ends on the roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Cincy Jungle

Returning tight end offering unique receiving ability from slot position; competing for roster spot in crowded tight end room where Endries' emergence makes cut more difficult; one of four returning tight ends (Gesicki, Sample, Hudson, All) likely to occupy spots before Endries and Grandy enter conversation.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Cincy Jungle

Gesicki offers an established veteran role at tight end and is positioned favorably in the tight end room competition. The Bengals can get enough receiving production from Gesicki to potentially make other tight ends expendable.

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PositiveMatchupAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen mentioned Mike Gesicki at tight end as part of the Bengals' arsenal of weapons, describing Cincinnati's offense as 'MVP-caliber' and 'probably going to be one of the better offenses in our league' ahead of tomorrow's joint practice.

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NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

The source compares Isaiah Likely's role to Mike Gesicki, suggesting that both players face similar concerns regarding their inability to block, which limits their time on the field.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026Cincy Jungle

Listed as a lock on the 53-man roster; the source considers Gesicki a lock at tight end, noting he is unique to the roster as a pass catcher.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as a lock on the 53-man roster; the source considers Gesicki a lock at tight end, unique to the roster as a pass catcher.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Gesicki ran three routes despite playing time with the first-team offense, indicating a split committee at tight end.

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NegativeValueAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki ran only three routes with the starters over two drives, all on third down, with training camp standout Erick All sidelined. The source explicitly states that even in the 20th round of DraftKings drafts, there are better picks than Gesicki, indicating poor value at his current draft position.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki ran three routes with the Bengals' starters over two drives, all three coming on third down, suggesting a limited role in the preseason opener.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Gesicki ran three routes with the starters over two drives, all on third down, with training camp standout Erick All sidelined. The source states there are better picks than Gesicki even in the 20th round of DraftKings drafts.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Gesicki ran three routes with the starters over two drives in Cincinnati's preseason opener. All three routes came on third down, indicating limited early-down involvement.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026RotoWire

Evan Silva views Mike Gesicki's role as tenuous due to recent buzz surrounding Eric All, relegating him to a late-round tight end option.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki is more like a slot receiver than tight end and is projected to make the 53-man roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Cincy Jungle

Mike Gesicki functions more like a slot receiver than a traditional tight end in the Bengals' offense, reflecting his role in the passing game.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Gesicki is listed in the sixth tier as a potential matchup-based streaming option and name to monitor. With the increased usage of two- and three-TE sets in the NFL, this group could play a viable fantasy role at some point this season.

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NegativeUsageAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki was targeted on a third-down throw from Joe Burrow under pressure, but Burrow misfired on the pass, ending Cincinnati's second drive and the starters' night.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Ron Stewart

Ron Stewart selects Gesicki as a third tight end option in the draft, indicating he is a viable target at that position tier.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Cincy Jungle

Roster lock at tight end coming into the season.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki is a roster lock coming into the season at tight end.

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NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Ranked TE30 in early 2026 PPR rankings with a Week 6 bye.

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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026Cincy Jungle

Gesicki is one of multiple tight end options on the Bengals roster; the team has been running 13 personnel in camp (one wide receiver, one running back, three tight ends), which could open up new offensive looks with multiple tight end packages.

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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki is one of multiple tight end options for the Bengals in 2026, alongside Erick All and others. The Bengals have been running 13 personnel in camp (one wide receiver, one running back, three tight ends), which could open up new offensive branches and make the offense look different than expected.

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NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki is the primary pass catcher from the tight end position for the Bengals, though the source characterizes him more as a slot receiver than a traditional tight end. The tight end situation will be fluid depending on the offensive situation.

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NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026Cincy Jungle

Gesicki is identified as the primary pass catcher from the tight end position on the Bengals' 2026 offense, though the source characterizes him more as a slot receiver than traditional tight end. This indicates he will be the lead target at the position despite Sample being listed as TE1.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki signed an extension with the Bengals following a successful 2024 season and is now the primary tight end the team has retained long-term in the Burrow era. However, like Hudson on the roster, he functions as a big receiver who rarely stays in to block, lacking the do-it-all versatility that Erick All Jr. provides; the Bengals' offense has been great even without a true dual-threat tight end, but Gesicki's role remains limited to pass-catching rather than the full-spectrum blocking-and-receiving skill set the team seeks.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gesicki is the top tight end on the Bengals depth chart but functions primarily as a slot receiver rather than a traditional tight end, limiting his blocking role and creating space for Hudson to contribute as a dual-threat option.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Cincy Jungle

Mike Gesicki is the top tight end on the Bengals' depth chart but functions as a slot receiver rather than a traditional tight end. This role distinction is important for understanding the Bengals' tight end usage and how other tight ends like Hudson fit into the offense.

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NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end mentioned as receiving snaps in the third receiver competition, with Colbie Young competing for opportunities when snaps don't go to Gesicki and others.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Cincy Jungle

Mike Gesicki sits atop the Bengals' tight end depth chart; the Bengals have frequently lined up in 13 personnel (one running back, one wide receiver, three tight ends) during training camp with Joe Burrow, suggesting the depth chart behind Gesicki could become important if that package becomes a regular part of the offense.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mike Gesicki sits atop the Bengals' tight end depth chart; the competition behind him could be just as important given the team has frequently lined up in 13 personnel (one running back, one wide receiver, three tight ends) during training camp.

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PositiveNewsAug 3, 202632BeatWriters

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Joe Burrow threads it to Mike Gesicki

Joe Burrow threads it to Mike Gesicki

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PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026Cincy Jungle

A healthy Mike Gesicki paired with a potential breakout from Andrei Iosivas could elevate the Bengals' offense to an even more dangerous level, suggesting Gesicki's health status is a key variable for offensive upside alongside the wide receiver room.

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