Gesicki enjoyed a nice bounce back season with the Bengals in 2024. He caught 65 passes for 665 yards, which were both the most he’s had in a season since 2021. Bringing back Gesicki was part of Joe Burrow’s offseason plan as the quarterback has publicly lobbied for all of his offensive weapons to get paid. The 29-year-old tight end is still frisky, but likely a TE2 in fantasy at this point in his career.

Gesicki was utilized heavily from the start as the two teams played to a chess match int he first half, with Pat Surtain shadowing Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins mostly erased on the perimeter. The second half and overtime were a different story, with both teams trading blows on their ways to a wild 30-24 finish. Gesicki remained a consistent part of the pass offense throughout but took a relative backseat to Higgins (three touchdowns) and Ja’Marr Chase (103 yards on 15 targets) as the offense began to kick into high gear. Gesicki remains unlikely to return consistent production in his current role but he could continue with sporadic mini-eruptions like this one in the right matchup.

The Bengals’ tight end situation is a bit of a platoon, but Gesicki is the primary pass-catcher of the group. He saw the first target of the game and showcased his athleticism on a 17-yard reception. Drew Sample, Tanner Hudson, and Charlie Grandy all mixed in, but Gesicki is the receiving option fantasy managers should roster. He is a fantasy TE2 heading into Week 16 against the Browns.