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MIKE GESICKI #88 - TIGHT END - CINCINNATI BENGALS
383 YDS •
34 REC •
2 TD
383 YDS
34 REC
2 TD
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'Signs Point' to Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki Leaving; Commanders Signing in Free Agency? The Washington Commanders could use an upgrade at tight end. Could it come in the form of Miami Dolphins pass catcher Mike Gesicki?
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Likely to depart as free agent Gesicki is expected to part ways with the Dolphins as a free agent this offseason, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Gesicki secured 32 of 52 targets for 362 yards and five touchdowns across 17 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2022, and general manager Chris Grier said he has "earned the right to be a free agent" after a year playing on the franchise tag. The tight end appeared a questionable fit in coach Mike McDaniel's scheme even ahead of this past campaign, and despite Miami's coaching staff relaying continued optimism that the athletic tight end would keep a key role on offense, he ended up with his lowest receiving marks since his rookie season. Though Gesicki continued to flash occasional playmaking ability when called upon, his underwhelming utilization in McDaniel's scheme makes it seem unlikely he re-signs with the Dolphins. Other franchises in the league may be more willing to feature Gesicki's receiving skill set.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki Disregards Haters, Un-retires 'Griddy' For Playoffs After Getting Absolutely Roasted After once promising to retire the dance forever, Mike Gesicki brought out 'the Griddy' for the Wild Card and Ja'Marr Chase showed some love...
JANUARY 15, 2023 • OUTKICK.COM
Mike Gesicki gets a Touchdown Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki celebrates after securing a 7-yard touchdown catch.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Mike Gesicki - January 11 | Press Conference TE Mike Gesicki met with the media on January 11, 2023.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Productive in Week 18 win Gesicki secured four of six targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 11-6 win over the Jets.
Impact Gesicki recorded more receiving yardage Week 18 than his last six games combined, showing some sparks with third-string quarterback Skylar Thompsonunder center. The Dolphins realistically could have either Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) or Teddy Bridgewater (finger) back under center for the upcoming wild-card matchup against the Bills, so it remains to be seen whether Gesicki's trend of more noticeable involvement will continue.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Gesicki gets 32-yards Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki goes for 32-yard gain in fourth quarter.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Ends cold streak with touchdown Gesicki secured two of four targets for 18 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Patriots.
Impact Gesicki recorded more than one catch for the first time since Week 10 and scored for the first time since Week 8 on Sunday, though his yardage total was still modest. The tight end's increased involvement was likely a product of Miami's conservative gameplan without Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) in the lineup, a trend that could repeat Week 18 at home against the Jets.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Gesicki gets a Touchdown Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson throws a 4-yard touchdown completion to tight end Mike Gesicki.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Mike Gesicki gets a 14-yard completion Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws a 14-yard completion to tight end Mike Gesicki.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Makes one catch in loss Gesicki secured one of two targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Packers.
Impact Gesicki has combined for two catches for 29 yards in five games since Miami's bye in Week 11. Regardless of any athletic or big-play ability he's flashed in previous seasons, Gesicki can only be considered an extremely low-floor option heading into a Week 17 divisional clash against the Patriots. Outside of fantasy formats that start multiple tight ends, he's likely out of consideration for lineups.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Gesicki goes 24-yards Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki catches a pass from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for a gain of 24 yards.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
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Mike Gesicki's lost season continues with Dolphins in Mike McDaniel's first year Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki remains a consummate pro through his lack of involvement in Mike McDaniel's offense in his franchise t...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
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DECEMBER 21, 2022 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM
Remains uninvolved Gesicki secured his only target for five yards during Saturday's 32-29 loss to the Bills.
Impact Gesicki broke his three-game zero-catch streak during Saturday's divisional loss, but not by much. The franchise-tagged tight end hasn't recorded a game with double-digit scrimmage yards since Week 10, a trend that keeps him off the fantasy radar in almost all formats heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Packers. Gesicki is trending in the direction of his worst statistical season since 2018, his rookie campaign.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zero catch streak continues Gesicki could not secure either of his two targets during Sunday night's 23-17 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Gesicki hasn't recorded a single yard from scrimmage since mid-November, a trend that was established even before Tua Tagovailoa's recent two-game slump. Regardless of his athletic traits and big-play ability, Gesicki's recent floor puts him outside the fantasy radar in most formats heading into a tough Week 15 matchup against the Bills.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Can't secure lone target Gesicki failed to haul in his only target during Sunday's 33-17 loss to the 49ers.
Impact Gesicki very nearly converted his only target into a critical fourth-down conversion with roughly 6:00 on the clock in the fourth quarter, but it was overturned after a coach's challenge determined he didn't maintain control of the ball. Heartbreaking penalty aside, Gesicki's involvement was once again in opposition to what fantasy managers hope. The athletic tight end has logged back-to-back one-target games since Miami's bye, and he's only gone above 50 receiving yards once this season. Fantasy managers will hope from more out of Gesicki versus the Chargers in Week 14, but he is a dangerously low floor option at tight end.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Held without a catch Gesicki failed to secure his only target during Sunday's 30-15 win over the Texans.
Impact Meanwhile, No. 2 tight end Durham Smythe turned his only target into a four-yard touchdown, the only score Tua Tagovailoa threw before exiting Sunday's blowout win early. Tagovailoa has excelled at distributing the ball efficiently, and he connected with nine different targets for completions versus Houston, solidifying the reality that Gesicki's fantasy floor has bottomed out. The athletic tight end is still a big-play threat, but with just three catches in his last three games, it will be difficult for fantasy managers to rely on Gesicki heading into a Week 13 matchup against the 49ers.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Only two catches in blowout win Gesicki secured two of three targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 39-17 win over the Browns.
Impact Gesicki has surpassed 50 receiving yards in only one of his 10 appearances this season, and Sunday's win was a reminder to fantasy managers that the athletic tight end's floor is worrying due to a passing offense that runs through wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. It was Trent Sherfield (5-63-1) who capitalized on complementary target opportunities Week 10, and while Gesicki will remain involved when the Dolphins return from their Week 11 bye, the tight end's fantasy results may not be desirable in contests where he doesn't score.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Near invisible in Week 9 win Gesicki secured one of two targets for three yards during Sunday's 35-32 win over the Bears.
Impact Gesicki's lack of involvement in a competitive game that saw Tua Tagovailoa attempt 30 passes, surpassing 300 yards with three aerial touchdowns, was a disappointing reminder for fantasy managers that he should be considered a boom-or-bust lineup option. In Sunday's win Gesicki's most notable play may have been a failure to connect with Tagovailoa in the the third quarter, when the Dolphins attempted to convert on fourth-and-six. The athletic tight end will get a chance to rebound Week 10 against the Browns.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins Q&A: Should Miami have traded Mike Gesicki? Why are Dolphins getting so many penalties? Here’ s the latest installment of our Miami Dolphins Q&A, where South Florida Sun Sentinel writers David Furones and Chris Perkins answer qu...
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
