Who Should I Start? Mike Gesicki or Tyler Warren

Thursday, September 18, 10:33 AM

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki has quickly lost his fantasy relevance in 2025. After a bounce-back 2024 season in which he posted his best numbers since 2021, Gesicki's role has diminished with the arrival of free-agent addition Noah Fant. The two have been splitting snaps (Gesicki 44%, Fant 37%), while blocking specialist Drew Sample continues to factor into the rotation. With Joe Burrow expected to miss most of the season, the Bengals' passing attack takes a major hit, further sinking Gesicki's outlook. Between the reduced snap share and a backup quarterback in the lineup, Gesicki should be ranked outside the top 30 fantasy tight ends and is safe to drop in most formats.

Thursday, September 18, 4:38 PM

Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren (toe) was able to return to practice on Thursday in a limited capacity after missing Wednesday's practice with a toe injury. Warren's status for Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans is not yet known, but it's a good sign that he appears to be trending in the right direction. The 23-year-old has been a favorite target of Colts quarterback Daniel Jones so far. Through the first two games of the season. Warren has recorded 11 catches for 155 yards on 16 targets. As long as he's active, Warren is a must-start fantasy tight end in Week 3.